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Autechre
Sign
For seasoned fans looking for their next fix of boundary-pushing explorations, this will likely seem a tad pedestrian, but SIGN is still an incredible piece of work, even if it's not bending the rules of music production into infinity.
Exclaim
Adrianne Lenker
instrumentals
Whilst perhaps only for hardcore fans or those more interested in instrumental folk, instrumentals is an enjoyable listen post-songs
XS Noize
Adrianne Lenker
songs
A master of songwriting, Lenker has dialled back from the experimental nature of her previous album to a more reigned-in folk sound, constructing seemingly simple compositions that bely a great deal of fingerpicking skill
XS Noize
Adrianne Lenker
songs
Eleven melodic ballads crafted of just Lenker’s vocals and an acoustic guitar
Loud And Quiet
Adrianne Lenker
instrumentals
A collage of the ritualistic improvisation that took place during the recording process to mark the end of each day
Loud And Quiet
Adrianne Lenker
instrumentals
On instrumentals, Lenker settles down from songs' busier thoughts, indulging in the stoicism within to achieve moments of serenity, if only briefly. Deep breaths, everyone
Exclaim
Adrianne Lenker
songs
Lenker's work continues to reimagine love and loss, and albums like songs are her way of turning those complex emotions into something timeless
Exclaim
Kevin Morby
Sundowner
It’s still a well-produced record that plods along with a rustic charm and the occasional hook, but anyone who has followed Morby throughout his career knows he could be an icon in the modern indie-folk scene
Sputnik Music (staff)
Low Cut Connie
Private Lives
Weiner’s comfort standing on instruments and running through crowds once overshadowed the humanity in his music, but he brings to light now as he peers into the dark, making for the most considered art of his career
Spectrum Culture
Songhoy Blues
Optimisme
Songhoy Blues produce song after song that is resolutely up-tempo, exuberant and loaded with optimism
The Arts Desk
Matt Berninger
Serpentine Prison
If you are a fan of The National, there are several enjoyable and recognisable features you will hear across this LP. It will especially reward patient listeners who want to wallow in the vibe of the music
God Is In The TV
This Is The Kit
Off Off On
Compositionally, Off Off On finds Stables at the top of her game to date. Pushed by Kaufman in new directions and with an ear towards experimentation in spots, the underlying tension of Stables’ music is spurred on by her lyrics
Under The Radar
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