folk rock

While Asphalt Meadows is by no means perfect, it serves as proof that Death Cab for Cutie is here to stay.

Filled with folk-rock perfection, the dual album makes it extremely clear that the musician has found her songwriting sweet spot.

On his latest record, Meet the Moonlight, Johnson’s emblematic stylings from the early aughts remain –– now, however, they shine with significantly less charm than two decades prior.

Big Thief transported its Bay-Area-hailing fans to the wooden Catskills home recording studio where its past albums magically came into fruition.

Without relying on typical, overused chord progressions, capturing a simple, rhythmic balance of notes is a creative challenge. Yet for musician Thao Nguyen, the process could not have been simpler.