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Best of 2018: Phoebe Bridgers Loved Mitski’s Be The Cowboy This Year

By Phoebe Bridgers | December 14, 2018

By Phoebe Bridgers | December 14, 2018

Best of 2018: Phoebe Bridgers Loved Mitski’s Be The Cowboy This Year

Actually, "Two Slow Dancers," to be particular.

Best of 2018: Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak, Flock of Dimes) Loves Christine and the Queens’ Chris

By Jenn Wasner | December 13, 2018

By Jenn Wasner | December 13, 2018

Best of 2018: Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak, Flock of Dimes) Loves Christine and the Queens’ Chris

It's catchy, danceable, and generous.

Best of 2018: Soccer Mommy’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour

By Soccer Mommy | December 12, 2018

By Soccer Mommy | December 12, 2018

Best of 2018: Soccer Mommy’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour

Sophie Allison’s obsession with the album was something of a slow burn.

Best of 2018: Lisa Prank’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour

By Robin Edwards | December 12, 2018

By Robin Edwards | December 12, 2018

Best of 2018: Lisa Prank’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour

"This record felt like going to therapy."

Best of 2018: Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy loves Khruangbin’s Con Todo El Mundo

By Matt Quinn | December 11, 2018

By Matt Quinn | December 11, 2018

Best of 2018: Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy loves Khruangbin’s Con Todo El Mundo

A few words on the value of a sense of space.

Best of 2018: Nick Sanborn (Sylvan Esso) Can’t Get Enough of Low’s Double Negative

By Nick Sanborn | December 11, 2018

By Nick Sanborn | December 11, 2018

Best of 2018: Nick Sanborn (Sylvan Esso) Can’t Get Enough of Low’s Double Negative

"Every record Low puts out is always the best work they’ve ever done."

Best of 2018: Shamir’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Skating Polly’s The Make It All Show

By Shamir Bailey | December 10, 2018

By Shamir Bailey | December 10, 2018

Best of 2018: Shamir’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Skating Polly’s The Make It All Show

Skating Polly’s latest gives Shamir hope for a mainstream grunge revival.

Best of 2018: Zac Carper (FIDLAR) Got Really Into SoundCloud Rap This Year

By Zac Carper | December 10, 2018

By Zac Carper | December 10, 2018

Best of 2018: Zac Carper (FIDLAR) Got Really Into SoundCloud Rap This Year

On LVE, Prxjek, and the future of punk.

Best of 2018: Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso) Loves Ben Howard’s Heartfelt Noonday Dream

By Amelia Meath | December 7, 2018

By Amelia Meath | December 7, 2018

Best of 2018: Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso) Loves Ben Howard’s Heartfelt Noonday Dream

She liked it so much she sang on a song with him soon after.

Best of 2018: Hamilton Leithauser on His Friend Richard Swift’s Final Album The Hex

By Hamilton Leithauser | December 6, 2018

By Hamilton Leithauser | December 6, 2018

Best of 2018: Hamilton Leithauser on His Friend Richard Swift’s Final Album The Hex

Swift passed away earlier this year.