Plumes/Lightning Dust/Trace Italian/Paper Beat Scissors
Plumes - Oh Orwell
Montreal’s Plumes continues to challenge the boundaries between pop and classical music on Oh Orwell, which is their third full-length album. The record focuses on building dynamic layers with their micro-symphony of instruments.
Lightning Dust - Spectre
What started as a side project for Amber Webber and Josh Wells (formerly of Black Mountain) has now fully blossomed on their fourth album, Spectre. Expansive synths and epic vocals carry Lightning Dust into the realms of galactic folk.
Trace Italian - Down In The Weeds
Trace Italian has a prairie sound on their new album, Down In The Weeds that encompasses the harshness and beauty of vast lands. It is laid back yet energetic and has jazzy, psychedelic flourishes that could only characterize the plains.
Paper Beat Scissors - Parallel Line
Parallel Line is a dramatically beautiful album in its openness and vulnerability, which is personified by lush orchestral arrangements and bolstered by an emotional vocal performance that will catch you in the moment.
- Jeshaiah David