Singer-Songwriter
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Marc Gartman takes himself to dance rock with Low’s Alan Sparhawk, leading to some decent bits of storytelling.
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The Canadian singer-songwriter’s seventh album tackles nostalgia and grief in a marriage with mixed results.
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The mythic indie pop band’s latest release might not see even the lows of their bests, but it does retain its heart after all these years.
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Fifty five years after its release, the Canadian poet/author’s debut as a singer-songwriter stands among the greatest lyrical records of all time.
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For all the sobering reality around the festive season, Scott Hutchinson’s heartbreaks give the Pogues a run for their money.
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While it never reaches the same level of commercial appeal as its rivals, the downbeat genre’s cynicism echoes the feeling of many Americans.
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Natalie Mering’s anticipated release makes up for its weak emotional impact through sharp production. (3.7/5)
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The mythic American band’s latest album is rather decent for an alt-country throwback, relying on Jeff Tweedy’s songwriting to carry itself. (3.2/5)
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Falling in line with the faux comfort of lacklustre dream pop records, the concept album feels like a fuzzy chore to lose your breath to. (1.9/5)
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Simply put, Elliott Smith’s third album optimises indie songwriting to favour emotive, poppy, & sophisticated perfection both lyrically & musically.
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