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.

King Tuff clearly has a rock and roll heart, with the sort of grandiose expression that has a southern blues charm.

Wildly dynamic swings of mood from this rock-format combo, filled with sweet chiming vocal harmonies set against dissonance and rhythm.

Washes of sound surround you as half-heard vocals intertwine with half-remembered melodies.

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.