betteroblivion

Obsessed. The arrangements, drums, violin, saxophone, trumpet... every element feels irreplaceable, each part feeding into a vast yet emotionally restrained narrative.

There's something about the opener that brings to mind Bon Iver's Minnesota, WI. Intimate, contained, and insanely pretty. I can't get it out of my head.

The way they toy with repetitive imagery adds a subtle playfulness. This one's a grower.

Favourite tracks: Your New Place, Emily, Call It Easy

Melbourne-based four-piece Fade Evare’s debut Welcome Back arrived in the thick of summer. Laid-back and low-key, it barely registered on first listen. But then I found myself replaying the opening track, and before I knew it, I was looping the whole thing for days. (Welcome back, indeed.)

Bass-heavy tunes, layered with hazy vocals, evocative ambience, and subtle pop textures make for a consistently well-produced record, yet it’s nearly impossible to pin their sound to a single ... read more

A peaceful, grounding, and deeply moving debut from the Plum Village monastics. A quiet meditation rendered in musical form.

Favourite tracks: Invocation, Don't Wait, Recommendation

A delightful listen. It definitely has me eager to dive deeper into their discography.