Kali Malone, 'Living Torch II'
On Kali Malone's "Living Torch II," distortion and feedback reshape mourning into triumph.
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Belle and Sebastian: Tiny Desk Concert
The band from Glasgow gives a charming, magnificent performance of songs from its new album, plus a classic tune from If You're Feeling Sinister.
Laura Veirs discusses the uphill road to independence and 'Found Light'
Singer-songwriter Laura Veirs releases her first album produced without her ex-husband, who she divorced in 2019.
On 'Found Light,' Laura Veirs documents newfound freedom with attentive awe
Written after her divorce from her longtime producer, Veirs' new album vibrates with a sense of potential, balancing the weight of experience with the rewards of staying attuned to wonder.
Dungen, 'Nattens Sista Strimma Ljus'
The Swedish psychedelic rock quartet return with scorching guitars, thunderous drums, reverb dialed to 11 and Gustav Ejstes' singular voice.
Matthew Shipp Trio, 'World Construct'
The title piece from the pianist-composer's latest trio release provokes us and stays firmly in the mind.
NoSo's debut album is a care package for someone in need: Their younger self
On their debut album, Stay Proud Of Me, songwriter Abby Hwong pairs reflections on gender and identity with dreamy, cinematic indie rock that shows off their impressive guitar skills.
Alvvays, 'Pharmacist'
Sometimes, just hearing the reassurance of Alvvays' Molly Rankin singing, "I hear it happens all the time / It's alright" is enough.
FKJ: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
This performance from the French producer and multi-instrumentalist has all the shivers of ASMR with all the emotive joy of a warehouse electronic fête.
Meet Itinerante, a trio reviving Colombia's Andean music
Played on three string instruments, this music was the country's soundtrack from the turn of the 20th century to the 1940s.