Alison Krauss & Union Station – Arcadia (Down The Road Records)
After a 14-year hiatus, Alison Krauss & Union Station return with Arcadia, an album steeped in tradition, storytelling, and a deep sense of history.
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Womb – One Is Always Heading Somewhere (Flying Nun)
One Is Always Heading Somewhere is a record that shimmers like light on water—fluid, reflective, and utterly immersive.
Swervedriver – The World’s Fair (Outer Battery Records)
The punkier darlings of the 90’s shoegaze underground, Swervedriver, who were formed in 1989 by schoolmates Adam Franklin and Jimmy Hartridge, split in 1998, reformed in 2008, but haven’t released anything new since 2018’s Future Ruin, have gone back to their future.
Reb Fountain – How Love Bends (Fountain Records) 13th Floor Album Review
How Love Bends, the new album by Reb Fountain, is a haunting and immersive exploration of love in all its facets—its beauty, its pain, and its transformative power.
Skyscraper Stan & The Commission Flats – Those Were Days (Cheersquad)
Skyscraper Stan has built a reputation as a sharp-eyed storyteller, blending wit, social commentary, and raw emotion into his songwriting. His latest album, Those Were Days, is a continuation of this approach, bringing together influences from country, folk, rock, and soul to create a rich and varied musical experience.
The Chills – Spring Board: The Early Unrecorded Songs (Fire)
The Chills have long held a special place in the indie music world, with frontman Martin Phillipps being the band’s constant, and driving creative force. Emerging from Dunedin, New Zealand, during the 1980s, the band quickly became a cornerstone of the iconic Dunedin sound.
Deep Sea Diver – Billboard Heart (Sub Pop) (13th Floor Album Review)
Deep Sea Diver is the creative project of Seattle-based husband and wife team Jessica Dobson and Peter Mansen (drums) since 2005. Dobson has played guitar with alt and indie royalty, from Beck to Shins to Conor Oberst to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Billboard Heart is the band’s first on Sub Pop, but their fourth since […]
Doves – Constellations For The Lonely (EMI North)
Let us consider Doves, the Manchunian trio who has been making music together, on and off, for over 25 years.
Cash & Skye – Just A Stranger (Little Record Co.) (13th Floor Album Review)
Cash & Skye make a compelling debut with Just a Stranger, an indie pop rock album that blends its influences into a cohesive, flowing collection of songs. The duo, composed of Henri Cash (of Starcrawler) and Sophia Skye, forge a distinct identity that balances raw, textured instrumentation with Skye’s airy yet emotionally grounded vocals.
The Delines – Mr. Luck & Ms. Doom (El Cortez)
The Delines’ latest album Mr. Luck & Ms. Doom stands as a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of country soul, seamlessly weaving Willy Vlautin’s evocative narratives with soul-stirring melodies, poignant lyrics, and Amy Boone’s deeply expressive vocals. This album enriches the traditions of Americana, showcasing the band’s powerful and moving blend of musical storytelling.