Angel Olsen

She left the congregation entranced until the last words left her, the airiness of her vocals matched by a dutiful quietude. Singing with naked emotion, she was unfucking the world — one parish at a time.

Throughout the long, composed evening, Berkeley remained enraptured by the wide-ranging talents of Baker, Van Etten and Olsen.

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By building upon the ghosts of old songs, Olsen delivers more thoughtful and more emotive music. It is more personal, intimate and casual, defying the production process of her previous work.

In “New Love Cassette,” Olsen creates an ambient sound with synths, introducing violins partway through.