Prolific and enigmatic as ever, Alec Ounsworth’s recent works marry the quirky, left-field spirit of the early years with a well-earned confidence, and grander sense of scale and ambition. After nearly two decades, Ounsworth remains one of music’s most distinctive voices.

From her previous bands to her current eponymous project, Tamar Aphek has risen to prominence in her home of Israel, toured across the United States and Europe, and sits poised to be heard globally with her new record,

John Darnielle armed his band with new songs and and headed to Sam Phillips Recording in Memphis, TN, the Mountain Goats spent a week capturing the magic of a band at the top of its game.

…Keep Dreaming, Buddy is a portal into Palace Winter’s new reality of brighter colors, more disparate influences, and their constant reminder of life’s teetering balance.

“I am tempted to say it is the band’s best record, except Garcia Peoples are too restless to settle for plateaus. Just do as the title says. Raise a glass at your wit’s end, and let the music blow away the night.” David Fricke

‘Creation Myth’s makes subtle nods to Americana and spooky, blissed-out folk, but never lights for too long on any one spot.

Featuring a home-recorded blend of folk-rock and psychedelic pop that incorporates electronics, Sing Leaf is the project of Canadian musician David Como.

‘Tautology’ is not a typical rock album, and El Ten Eleven are not a typical rock band.

‘The Beautiful Madness’ was recorded with the Stiff Boys aka all the Drive-By Truckers as Jerry’s backing band. Its the first time the Truckers have recorded with Jason Isbell since he left the band in 2007.

‘Blonde On The Tracks’ (produced by Wilco’s Patrick Sansone) is Emma’s ‘reimagining’ of some of her favourite Bob Dylan songs.

Ganser evoke the Midwest noise-rock legacy of bands like Jesus Lizard and Shellac, while embracing a more colorful palette of post-punk and art rock influences.

Feynman uses his dual persona like a needle and thread to stitch art pop, Nigerian highlife, and worldbeat into a musical quilt that displays his eccentric songcraft.