Lord Huron is known for their concept albums and their latest release, Long Lost, leans the furthest into this format. They record all of their albums at Whispering Pines Studio. The decor has not been changed since the 70’s and the band has described the space as “definitely haunted.” Frontman Ben Schneider described writing the …
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Cursive: Domestica
This album is often mischaracterized as frontman Tim Kasher’s divorce album. He has gone on record saying that it is a concept album about a couple that are going through it, but just because he got divorced as they were making and the label leaned into that in their marketing, doesn’t make it true. Tim …
Snail Mail: Valentine
The latest full-length release from the Baltimore native. Lindsey Jordan wrote the entire album herself; she even asked the label for songwriting help with the last two tracks and they said, “No, this is too important to let anyone else have a say.” My take: I love this album. It is raw and real. Lindsey …
Valley: Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden
This is the latest release from Canadian band Valley. This is their first album with their recently reduced line-up. They used to be a four-piece, but one of the members decided to leave the band. It is an album about hope, growing up, cutting ties, and trying to live life without fear of consequences. My …
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