Derya Yıldırım’s ‘Yarın Yoksa’ Is an Astonishing Dream
Derya Yıldırım is a revelation, an artist with the kind of (literal, figurative) voice that makes legends. She finds deep meaning in everything she does musically.
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Miya Folick Explores Desire on ‘Erotica Veronica’
Throughout Erotica Veronica, Miya Folick admirably balances her lyrical introspection with an engaging array of musical styles.
Justin Adams and Mauro Durante Discover Common Ground
On Sweet Release, Justin Adams and Mauro Durante’s second album together, they unearth ancient, elemental spirits that live half-hidden in the modern world.
Thin Lear Creates Sumptuous, Low-Key Chamber Folk
Thin Lear is a complete artist in that his influences are impeccable and apparent in his songs, yet he still crafts his own unique, brilliant voice.
Will Stratton Creates Fascinating Characters in Song
Will Stratton is easily one of the finest songwriters working today, but he’s never flashy or over-the-top about it. Points of Origin is Stratton at his absolute best.
Sierra Hull Performs a Comfortable High Wire Act
Sierra Hull sees this LP as a balancing act. With one foot in old-time acoustic music and another in contemporary Americana, she doesn’t want to take a wrong step.
Jason Isbell Is Dazzling With Just His Voice and a Guitar
Given Jason Isbell’s track record as a songwriter, it’s no surprise that a completely stripped-down album turns out to be one of his best.
Flora Hibberd Casts a Mesmerizing Spell in Bristol
Flora Hibberd’s sonorous voice immediately grabs your attention, which imbues these tapestry-like songs with depth and an ineffable grandeur.
Clara Mann’s Glorious ‘Rift’ Lets the Light In
With its homespun folk tunes, Clara Mann’s Rift is like a tête-à-tête between close friends under a crepuscular sky that leaves you listening to every word with the utmost attention.
The Devil Makes Three Offer a Spell-binding LP of Loss and Resilience
The Devil Makes Three let listeners lose themselves in song, but not without missing sight of the deeper truths. It’s a compelling and cathartic musical experience.
Souled American’s Slow Resurrection
Souled American’s Rise Above It offers slow guitar notes chiefly to hear them decay in the abundant silent space of time and distance.
Katy Pinke Soars on Her Brilliant Sophomore Album
Katy Pinke’s Strange Behavior continues to showcase thrilling, inventive songwriting but sees her working with a broader musical palette.