The Lacking Details

Thile (THEE-lee) is a world-class mandolinist who also happens to have replaced Garrison Keillor as the host of that Wobegon show. Subtle and introspective.

An interesting set of covers for solo piano, performed live

Posthumous release from one of the strongest voices in modern soul.

Cross-cultural collaboration mixes up a Balkan frenzy with dope beats and MC’ing

The title and a first listen make you think this is a retro thing, but it is more of a weird synthesis from a group of Scandinavian musicians.

Another stunning set of songs from these Vancouverites, full of fuzz and dynamics.

This is Ian Svenonius’ latest foray, a beatbox-backed recitation of lackadaisical poetry swimming in over-the-top soul delivery.

Intriguing set of well-crafted songs from this solo artist.

Sparse and electronic, sometimes abrasive, this project from Swedish vocalist Karin Elisabeth Dreijer can be difficult and/or rewarding.

Rock latino, full-on-boogie, or as they say in their native Colombia, “bugi.”