FLOOD

The Richmond band strips down their alt-country, emo, and post-rock influences on their third LP in a full-force reckoning with mortality and metamorphosis.

The Boston slowcore trio stitch their gentle and heavy sounds back together with a newfound clarity while considering nihilism from a more hopeful angle on their cathartic fourth album.

The British-Brazilian songwriter’s debut collection of pop-friendly jazz and folk-infused mysticism uses nature as a guiding star for understanding our own place within the world.

The Baton Rouge sludge-metal ensemble leans into their punk side with a litany of scorching, fast-paced tracks with a reflective edge on their first full-length since 2018’s doomy Magus.

The Big Thief vocalist’s new solo record is a meditation on loving that revels in duality as Lenker shows off her ability to turn words and memories on their head to reveal new perspectives.

Jilian Medford’s shift to a poppier sound is handled with confidence on her fourth record, which documents the giddy highs and reeling aftermath of a relationship.

The Chicago indie-pop group feel it all on their fifth album, with moments of elation beautifully contrasting with those of sorrow.