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caroline's caroline 2 is a masterfully crafted, emotionally resonant exploration of collective creativity, building on their debut with richer textural depth and adventurous experimentation. The album pulses with organic unpredictability—shifting tempos, scattered analog improvisations, unexpected Auto‑Tune, brass crescendos, and layered vocals—yet always maintains a human core. From the disorienting opening of "Total euphoria" through the elegiac beauty of "Song two" and the glitch‑tinged intimacy of "Tell me I never knew that" featuring Caroline Polachek, the record weaves tension and catharsis with cinematic precision. It’s a statement of intent: post‑rock not as background ambience, but as a communal, living conversation. At once cerebral and deeply felt, caroline 2 transcends the genre’s clichés, blossoming into something vividly alive and profoundly moving. Genre : Avant Folk Country : UK Final Verdict: 63% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 250th /...

Tristwch Y Fenywod's self-titled debut album, released in August 2024 via Night School Records, introduces a distinctive blend of darkwave, avant-folk, and gothic rock, all performed in the Welsh language. The trio—comprising Gwretsien Ferch Lisbeth, Leila Lygad, and Sidni Sarffwraig—employ instruments like dual zithers, bass, and electronic drums to craft a sound that is both haunting and innovative. Critics commend the album's minimalist arrangements and its ability to evoke a ritualistic, almost otherworldly atmosphere. Tracks such as "Y Trawsnewidiad" and "Gelain Gors" are highlighted for their intense vocals and hypnotic instrumentation, drawing parallels to early Sonic Youth and Dead Can Dance. The use of the Welsh language adds a unique timbre, enhancing the album's esoteric and mystical qualities. Overall, Tristwch Y Fenywod is praised as a compelling and enigmatic debut that pushes the boundaries of contemporary gothic music. Sources: The Quiet...

In Night Palace , Phil Elverum’s Mount Eerie delves into a sprawling 26-track journey of reflection and poetic exploration. Songs like "Huge Fire" and "Swallowed Alive" juxtapose tenderness with raw, distorted edges, capturing the Pacific Northwest’s ethereal melancholy. As Elverum contemplates themes of loss, aging, and his connection to stolen Indigenous lands, tracks like "Non-Metaphorical Decolonization" turn introspective musings toward a broader socio-political consciousness. The album’s haunting final pieces, “I Need New Eyes” and “Demolition,” reinforce Elverum's evolving worldview with themes of accountability and reconciliation. Night Palace is a profound meditation on place, identity, and impermanence​ Pitchfork   Stereogum   Pitchfork   Stereogum   Treble . Genre : Avant Folk Country : US Final Verdict: 57% (Forgettable Album) Yearly Ranking: 741th / 817 Highlight : Demolition Made me think of: Bill Callahan Bon Iver Sufjan Stevens #newal...

Genre : Avant Folk Country : Ireland Final Verdict: 71% (Very Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 20th / 476 Highlight : The Rocky Road to Dublin (Live in Dublin) Made me think of: The Dubliners The Unthanks Lisa O'Neill #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #AvantFolk #Lankum #Ireland #LP #Album #release  

Genre : Avant Folk Country : US Final Verdict: 61% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 138th / 205 Highlight : Keeper of the Shepherd Made me think of: Joni Mitchell Kate Bush Laura Marling #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #AvantFolk #HannahFrances #US #LP #Album #release  

Genre : Avant Folk Country : Ireland Final Verdict : 73% (Very Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 34th / 681 Highlight : The New York Trader Made me think of: Lisa O'Neill Shirley Collins The Unthanks