Taylor Swift tops off 2020 with another solid helping of indie folk—in case anyone thought folklore was a fluke.
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XXXTentacion - Bad Vibes Forever
ReviewsCommentBad Vibes Forever doesn't even succeed at being an XXXTentacion album.
LUMP - LUMP
ReviewsCommentThis debut collaboration between British singer-songwriter Laura Marling and Tunng co-founder Mike Lindsay delivers some texturally unique folktronica.
Julien Baker - Turn Out the Lights
ReviewsCommentJulien Baker's new crop of songs explores the depths of depression with a slow, burning passion.
The Mountain Goats - Beat The Champ
ReviewsThe latest Mountain Goats LP is an exciting and emotional head-first dive into the world of pro wrestling.
Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell
ReviewsSufjan "Subaru" Stevens comes through with an incredibly sad, personal, and subtle record with Carrie & Lowell.
Laura Marling - Short Movie
ReviewsUK singer-songwiter Laura Marling releases one of her most upfront albums yet.
Father John Misty - "Bored in the USA" (On Letterman)
New Tracks1 CommentMainstream America got its first exposure to Father John Misty’s (Josh Tillman) haunting vocals and effortless stage presence on David Letterman. The word “angelic” is thrown around liberally when folks discuss the Fleet Foxes camp, and it’s always done deservedly so. Most often done in reference to Robin Pecknold, but now ex member of the band Josh Tillman is slowly claiming his place in the spotlight. Tillman’s unique mix of sincerity of satiric performance art is difficult to decode, but always remains incredibly entertaining to behold. “Bored in the USA” will be featured on Father John Misty’s upcoming album I Love You, Honeybear. While FJM’s last record Fun Times in Babylon displayed his talent for songwriting and lyricism, his vocals were unfortunately not featured prominently enough in the slightly muddy production. Here’s to hoping this next album is crisper than a 7 AM run through the Himalayans.
P.S. The piano is playing itself.
- Garrett Cottingham