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Wednesday - Bleeds

Label: Dead Oceans
Genre: Shoe Gaze, Alt-Country
Reviewed by: Milo Craun
Bleeds effortlessly blends noisy shoegaze guitars with country twang. Seriously, there are killer pedal and lap steel parts throughout! Each track has a different mix of influences, but they all sound like Wednesday, in large part due to Karly Hartzman's vocals. The band has worked hard to build and refine their sound over the years, and it shows in this album. Stop reading and listen! Only then will you understand...

Whitney K- Bubble

Label: Fire
Genre: Alternative, Singer/Songwriter, Folk
Reviewed by: Judah Horrell
Bubble marks the point of no return for Whitney K, fully submersing himself in the alt-rock and singer/songwriter spaces. Compared to some of his earlier works, which are noisy and bluesy and even a little country, Bubble makes itself at home as a polished alternative style record. This album is well-thought out, no song is over-produced or too noisy, every instrumental supplement Whitney K's lethargic style of "talk singing" perfectly, and his lyrics are masterful and relatable. The vocals and guitar are the heart of the sound, but the drums, keys, and other instruments like the occasional pedal steel make for a very unique sound, providing a relaxing and thought-provoking listen.

Cameron Winter- Heavy Metal

Label: Play It Again Sam
Genre: Alt-Folk
Reviewed by: Hanya Hudgens
Cameron Winter’s solo debut is a beautiful album that mellows out Geese’s energetic sound while expanding on his incredible songwriting abilities. Every song feels cathartic, with Winter’s versatile voice being used as the main instrument; he succeeds in evoking a deep, melancholic feeling. The songs are beautifully layered, some with piano and violin arrangements, and others with more experimental elements, flowing together to create a phenomenal album.

Kendra Morris- Next

Label: Colemine
Genre: Soul/R&B
Reviewed by: Len Comaratta
You can hear the sonic palette resonate with Morris’s influences and inspirations. Decades of New York sounds and voices bend and blend at the seams of these tracks— a world where the Brill Building and Warhol’s Factory thrive on the same block while Blondie and the Frighteners explore rocksteady sounds. Stripping away the veneers of layered production and slick sounds to create an album that may be her most authentic.

Mum- History of Silence

Label: Morr Music
Genre: Post Rock/Folk
Reviewed by: Hayden Swenson
On their first album in 12 years, Icelandic staples Múm return with a vastly different sound from their earlier music. If you're familiar with their previous work, this will be far less electronic than you'd expect; History of Silence is sparse, atmospheric post rock/folk/pop featuring largely acoustic arrangements with electronics only occasionally bubbling to the surface. These songs are slow and intentional, mixing in piano, strings, and synths to create pieces that are equal parts lush and minimalist. This is warm, cozy music for chilly autumn/winter days!

GECKØS- GECKØS

Label: ORG Music
Genre: Alt Country / Western / Gothic Folk
Reviewed by: Alicya James
The best way to describe this album is beautifully eerie. These songs are more on the slower tempo side that folk genres gravitate to but that still doesn't take away from its glory. GECKØS album is as "western movie" core as musically possible. Some tracks are strictly instrumental, yet they still blend in amazingly with the entire picture.

Sprints- All That Is Over

Label: Sub Pop
Genre: Punk
Reviewed by: Emmet Case
An excellent album for strong guitars and punchy drums, Sprints All That Is Over is for turning up loud. If you have some anger to vent out, it has your back. Some tracks are a little slower, with a subtle seething rage, while some are suitable for screaming out how you feel to something that gets your heart beating fast. There is a certain urgency to the whole thing that motivates you to get up and go. The vocals are strong, without concern for being perfect, and work in close partnership with the instrumentals that don't drown out the lyrics but are certainly just as loud.

Witch- Sogolo

Label: Partisan
Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Funk
Reviewed by: Declan Wasnock
Zamrock band, WITCH (WE INTEAD TO CAUSE HAVOC), holds no punches with their latest record. Each song has its own distinct sound, separating itself from other tracks, yet the album is still able to maintain a cohesive sound, playing on consistent themes and messaging. That sound is fleshed out more and more as the record goes on, contributing to an amalgamation of ideas and concepts that while wildly varying are pieced together well. The psychedelic, rocking funk of WITCH is ever apparent on this record, building a rhythm and groove that provides a flow to the album, with the foot never truly being let off the gas in a triumphantly successful record for a band further proving why they have maintained their influence for decades.

Jeff Tweedy- Twilight Override

Label: dBPM
Genre: Indie Folk, Alt-Country
Reviewed by: Garrett Hosterman

Jeff Tweedy returns to solo work with a 30-song triple LP full of musings, laments, and advice from an aging musician. The Wilco frontman returns to more stripped-back indie-folk sound in contrast to the noisier rock tracks found in recent Wilco efforts, leading to his strongest writing in years. Overall, Twilight Override is surprisingly cohesive despite its length yet maintains enough variety to remain interesting throughout.

Laveda- Love, Darla

Label: Bar None
Genre: Indie Pop Rock
Reviewed by: Alicya James

No wonder they say 3rd times the charm, Laveda's 3rd album Love, Darla is full of so much raw emotion. Songs are filled with intense guitar riffs that will scratch your ears in the best way. The musical talent exhibited in each song is mind boggling. Tracks shift between heart-wrenching vulnerability and defiant head banding moments. Between creating a sense of cathartic release and the melancholic undertones of each track, leaves me to wonder if I want to cry or if I want to rock out alongside the amazing drums and catchy lyrics.

The Happy Fits- Lovesick

Label: Self-released
Genre: Power-pop/Indie Pop Rock
Reviewed by: Judah Horrell

The Happy Fits consistently produce upbeat and exciting pop rock music, and this continues with Lovesick. Compared to their previous works, however, Lovesick feels more vulnerable and yearnful despite its lyrical similarities to older albums in their discography. This is due to the choice to include songs on this album with a quieter, more acoustic style, as well as heartbreaking orchestral portions. Despite this, it's still a Happy Fits record, featuring strong vocals, energetic and catchy guitar riffs and drums, and powerful pop rock melodies with a wide appeal.

Jay Som- Belong

Label: Polyvinyl
Genre: Indie Pop Rock
Reviewed by: Lauren Hagin

Jay Som has by far made the biggest statement with her newest album Belong, and it is certainly worth the listen. Including features from Jimmy Eat World’s Jim Adkins and Hayley Williams of Paramore, Belong doesn’t refrain from harmoniously combining multiple varieties of music. The influences from early 2000s alternative bands on the instrumentals blend seamlessly with the dreampop-esque nature of the vocals and electronic beats, showing how far Jay Som has come as a musical artist with each track. Both easy and enjoyable to listen to, this album is sure to be an instant classic in her diverse discography.