FLOOD

Ben Shemie and Liam O’Neill talk covering Zappa, becoming a conceptual band, and the restrictions of the LP format.

The tracks on the Big Thief vocalist’s double album are warm and spacious with high ceilings.

Morby’s sixth album is both cosmic and terrestrial, with tracks seeped in death and change.

The two songwriters talk collaboration, inspiration, and fighting the good fight.

This debut LP illustrates enthralling production, thoughtful suspicion, and poetic compassion. 

“Hannah” is a capsule of acceptance, frustration, and growth.

The Lawrence brothers fail to maintain any exciting spark that existed on their 2014 debut.

McEntire’s sophomore record is an album to escape into without being a delusional utopia.

The R&B songwriter’s album is for “the women who like to say what’s on their mind.”

“Skullcrusher” is an exciting, strange collection of songs from a new songwriter who showcases immense promise.

The EP marks the Colombian-Canadian songwriter’s first release since cutting ties with her major label.

The Courtneys offshoot roams across tennis courts and parties they don’t want to attend on “Somewhere.”

“how i’m feeling now” finds Charli stuck at home with her own anxieties and a tumultuous relationship.

Lipa’s vocal dexterity and blissful pop production carry the weight of her second record.

Sophie Allison on how she’s handling being stuck inside and her post-release reflections on “Color Theory.”

Australian singer Martha Brown explains how familial research and a move to LA inspired her glittering debut.

The celebration of indulgence contended with Deborah Dugan’s firing and Kobe Bryant’s tragic death.

From peachy to rotten, we highlight seven tracks from 2019’s produce section.

Kim’s dissatisfaction with and aggression toward toxic American capitalism are burned into this album.

“xx” is as melancholic as ever a decade after the London trio introduced themselves to the world.