Big Rig, 'Crying In A Corn Maze'
"Crying in a Corn Maze" is a twangy emo take on the tear-in-my-beer trope, courtesy of the new solo project of The Courtneys' Jen Twynn Payne.
New Music
We Banjo 3, 'Gift Of Life'
The quartet performs a soulful meditation on self-discovery augmented by an innovative combination of instruments.
Julia Jacklin, 'I Was Neon'
At home in waves of eroded distortion, Jacklin revels in both appreciation and apprehension of the most vibrant version of herself.
Chris Forsyth, 'Experimental & Professional'
The opening track of Forsyth's latest is a paradox of effervescent oddity and earth-rumbling gyration, featuring Sun Ra Arkestra leader Marshall Allen.
Brijean, 'Caldwell's Way'
Armed with twinkly strings and cinematic synths, Brijean offers a simple and sincere ode to home that hits with an asteroid's impact.
Minibeast, 'On Ice'
The latest ensemble from Mission of Burma's Peter Prescott evokes peak-level krautrock and isn't afraid to flex its technical muscles.
Kali Malone, 'Living Torch II'
On Kali Malone's "Living Torch II," distortion and feedback reshape mourning into triumph.
Dungen, 'Nattens Sista Strimma Ljus'
The Swedish psychedelic rock quartet return with scorching guitars, thunderous drums, reverb dialed to 11 and Gustav Ejstes' singular voice.
Matthew Shipp Trio, 'World Construct'
The title piece from the pianist-composer's latest trio release provokes us and stays firmly in the mind.
Alvvays, 'Pharmacist'
Sometimes, just hearing the reassurance of Alvvays' Molly Rankin singing, "I hear it happens all the time / It's alright" is enough.