Tag: Sub Pop

A brief taste of Iron and Wine’s evolving style, filling out the expected introspective strumming with updated production and a fuller “band” feel.

A next-generation Neil Young, J Mascis blends massive guitar riffs, introspective lyrics, and a whiny delivery to great effect.

Very carefully constructed selection of cavernous compositions studded with a grandiose feel, fine detail, and moody lyrics.

A solid effort filled with gently sparkling guitar lines and subtle hooks, this manages to sound completely retro and current at the same time.

Somewhere beyond easy genres is this woozy mix of indie soul and post-rock complication.

Dark and light, sparse and lush, this is an album of dynamics and contrast, fronted by an angelic female voice.

A master songwriter effortlessly putting out majestic compositions that will stick in your head for weeks.

An interesting set of covers for solo piano, performed live

Wildly dynamic outfit with in-your-face female vocals. Sounds twenty years old and completely new at the same time.

Dense arrangements of fragile parts, a wide palette of textures and tempos, and a pervading sense of drama make this a collection of pensive songs