This is a really vibrant folk-rock album filled with great arrangements, passionate vocals, and some sharp production choices. It's the type of album that will get under your skin in the best way. Listen to: "Care"

This album is let down by some filler tracks that don't do much for me. But otherwise, this band has a really intriguing, intricate indie-folk sound that draws you in. A band to watch.

With a great voice and uncompromising lyrics, Rachel Chinouriri finds a way to make music that feels light but is also deeply, emotionally resonate and not afraid to tackle some heavy issues. This feels like it'll get better and more impactful with each listen. Listen to: "Never Need Me"

Powerful, heartfelt songs from a new voice on the scene who takes inspiration from the stylings of Phoebe Bridgers but makes it her own. "Warm Body" is a fantastic, emotional statement of a song.

Jessica Pratt is always on the edge of being an artist I'd really like. There are good songs here, but something about vocal production misses for me. But I will definitely keep myself open to her future work.

This is what it's all about! Thrilling, life-affirming pop headlined by excellent vocals from Maggie Rogers. There are some instant bangers throughout but lots of growers too. Listen to: "That's Where I Am"

While I really loved Maggie Rogers' last album, Surrender, I appreciate that this one is a more stripped-back and emotional affair. She puts forward a deeply vulnerable performance buoyed by her great vocals. Listen to: "Don't Forget Me"

EMA's latest album explores not only her own experience growing up in hollowed-out American towns, but how those still living there react to their growing sense of abandonment.

Paramore revamps to an upbeat, New Wave vibe that counters Williams' reopened wounds. But that hurt becomes resilience & determination to dance the pain away. A fantastic step forward. Listen to: "Hard Times"