I wrote a little essay about the latest Shamir track and how isolation can change the way we see love songs:

Track Review: Shamir—”I Wonder”

I wrote about Philly’s own Riverby and their new album Smart Mouth, a wonderful debut that shows they’re poised for emo greatness.

Review: Riverby — “Smart Mouth”

I wrote about the new album from The Beths, a bright and irresistible indie rock record, a much-needed refreshment compared to the darkness of some of my other favorites in the genre this year.

Review: On Jump Rope Gazers, the Beths Cloak Heartbreak in Bright Pop Hooks

 

 

Howdy! I contributed some blurbs about albums from Addy, Bartees Strange, Diet Cig, Oldsoul, Snarls, Dogleg, and Nnamdï to The Alternative and Slant Magazine for their mid-year lists. There’s a ton of great stuff on both, so check them out:

The Alternative‘s Best 75 Releases of 2020 So Far

Slant‘s The Best of 2020 (So Far)