READERS’ CHOICE 2021: PART 2
George Clinton, Valerie June, Wolf Alice, Belgian artists Lili Grace and Wanthanee and dozens more are featured in Part 2 of Reader’s Choice for 2021
READERS’ CHOICE 2021 PART 1
Readers share newer artists like Mitski and Daniel Romano and older ones like Fatboy Slim and Camille Yarbrough
OLAFUR ARNALDS: SOME KIND OF PEACE
Icelandic artist plays to the sunrise on the winter solstice
NORAH JONES DREAMING OF CHRISTMAS
A superb and well-played collection of standards and originals
ADELE’S 30
A divorce and a six-year recording hiatus shape a more mature singer – musically and emotionally
HEBREW PSALMS GET A MUSICAL UPDATE
Nathan Salsburg gives centuries-old Hebrew texts a modern spin with his folk compositions on the exquisite album Psalms
BILLY BRAGG’S PANDEMIC LAMENT
The political singer-songwriter delivers a contemplative, insightful 12-song set on his new album The Million Things That Never Happened
MARGAUX SAUVE DELIVERS GHOSTLY KISSES
Quebec group presents gorgeous downtempo love songs and a new album coming soon
CADENCE WEAPON’S PARALLEL VISION TAKES THE POLARIS PRIZE
His fifth album features great beats supporting sharp political commentary
DROPPING THE NEEDLE ON KHRUANGBIN
This Texas three-piece features mostly instrumental chill and spacious sounds that blend retro with international
