Tami Neilson’s fifth album is her best yet. Building on the huge promise of 2020’s CHICKABOOM, Kingmaker is full of great songs, big vocals, and evocative lyrics.

Jonah Tolchin’s new album Lava Lamp is part rock, park roots, and all terrific.

Amanda Shires’ Take It Like A Man is her best yet, full of personal writing and creative music.