Spin of the Day
Emily Wryn
Head on Straight
There’s something hauntingly familiar about Emily Wryn’s sound; something that almost dares you to compare her to the greats. Read story.
First Aid Kit
The Lion’s Roar
Given the folk-imbued roots of First Aid Kit’s U.S. debut, it’s hard to believe these sisters didn’t grow up in the heartland. Read story.
Milo Greene
The Hello Sessions
Late last year, Milo Greene took to the stage at the Lobero as openers for The Civil Wars and, in the span of less than a song, had effectively stolen the show. Read story.
Laura Gibson
La Grande
There's an inherent old-timey quality to Laura Gibson's lilting voice. Read story.
Gotye
Making Mirrors
In the world of buzz bands, no one finished 2011 stronger than Gotye. Read story.
The Soft Hills
The Bird Is Coming Down to Earth
There’s a heady, ethereal quality to Seattle’s The Soft Hills, and nowhere is it captured better than on the band’s most recent full-length. Read story.
The Black Keys
El Camino
As far as Grammy winners go, The Black Keys might just be the most unsuspecting Read story.
Alastair Greene
Through the Rain
As those in the know will tell you, there's a hotbed of musical talent roaming our streets, from trained session players to some of the industry's most indispensable touring musicians. Read story.
Devon Williams
Euphoria
It's hard to imagine Devon Williams was once a punk rocker. Read story.
Real Estate
Days
If Real Estate's breakthrough 2009 debut was a sunny ode to the New Jersey shoreline, then its successor is the ideal counterpoint: a slice of suburban life that's ripe with lo-fi, surfy guitars and effortlessly catchy hooks. Read story.
Jonathan Wilson
Gentle Spirit
It may only be Jonathan Wilson's second record, but Gentle Spirit is wise well beyond its sophomore stature. Read story.
The Civil Wars
Barton Hollow
Since independently releasing Barton Hollow earlier this year, Nashville duo The Civil Wars have gone from relative unknowns to international successes, thanks to endorsements from the likes of Taylor Swift, Jools Holland, and Sarah Bareilles. Read story.
Justice
Audio, Visual, Disco
A sometimes stoney, often triumphant, fist-raising sophomore album that deserves to be heard onstage and out on the town. Read story.
M83
Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
For better or for worse, the double album has proved a cumbersome torch to carry. Read story.
Naked Walrus
Naked Walrus
Since forming around their funky (and slightly Beatles-conjuring) namesake back in 2010, the boys of Naked Walrus have been coming on strong. Read story.
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