Inside TrackListenOn ‘HEAVN,’ Jamila Woods Celebrates The Chicago She Knows And LovesThe singer and poet set out to give a more balanced depiction of her hometown on her debut LP.By Daniel Mescher
Inside TrackListenCults Makes An ‘Offering’ Of Hopefulness On Third AlbumThe New York duo’s new album comes after a much-needed break from touring and recording.By Daniel Mescher
Inside TrackListenTorres Explores The Sound Of A Musician In Motion On ‘Three Futures’Mackenzie Scott wrote the core of her third album during long walks through New York City.By Daniel Mescher
Inside TrackListenTristen Ties Her Music And Poetry Together On ‘Sneaker Waves’The Nashville singer-songwriter’s third album follows “Saturnine,” her first volume of poetry.By Daniel Mescher
Inside TrackListenMaking Movies’ ‘I Am Another You’ Draws Upon The Immigrant ExperienceThe Kansas City band’s new record takes its name from an ancient Mayan expression.By Bruce Trujillo
Inside TrackListenAlvvays Turns Gruesome Nightmares Into Dream Pop On ‘Antisocialites’Singer and songwriter Molly Rankin explains how her unpleasant dreams inspired the Toronto band’s sophomore album.By Daniel Mescher
Inside TrackListenOn ‘Okovi,’ Zola Jesus Gets Back To Its Experimental RootsNika Danilova describes how building a house helped shape her latest album.By Daniel Mescher
Inside TrackListenGrizzly Bear’s Secret Weapon Takes Center Stage On ‘Painted Ruins’The band tells CPR’s OpenAir how bassist and producer Chris Taylor stepped up in a big way on its latest album.By Daniel Mescher