rkutzler

I’ve never really heard this mix of folksy indie rock, jazz, and chamber pop blended like this and I’m here for it. Every track feels like a memorable experience, a feeling of nostalgia. This album lets those feelings just ride for the right amount of time. The lyrics read like poems, you can tell they’ve been strongly and carefully written to evoke the right feelings in the listener. Sam DuBose carries the vocals perfectly, a great mix of raw and polished sounds that work ... read more

After the groovy yet doom-laden themes of Digital Nightmare, TWRP steps away from the digital future and retreats into nature, delivering more laid-back grooves with tracks like My Big Day Off, The Language of Love, and The Longest Weekend. You can tell the band had a blast making this project—there’s humor woven throughout, alongside impressive improvisation and top-tier musicianship. Stargazing is a slow burn, but when the guitar solo hits, it envelops you in an enthralling, ... read more

Abel delivers with this possible finale to an iconic project and moniker. Lyrically and stylistically, he plays to his strengths, drawing listeners in with transfixing vocals and passages that many professional vocalists wouldn’t dare attempt. From Wake Me Up to the banger Open Hearts, and finally to the mesmerizing, soulful closer Hurry Up Tomorrow, Abel pulls out all the stops. While it may not be as tightly conceptual as Dawn FM, it feels intentionally more open and free, with a range ... read more

A solid album from Sabrina. She continues the fun, energetic excitement of Short ‘n Sweet. In some ways, she gets even more sexual on this record, which overall works and doesn’t feel forced. I appreciate the stylistic switch-ups between tracks—each one feels distinct, giving the listener more to hold on to. She’s perfected the sweeping choruses, especially when they’re stacked with multiple layers of harmonies. In her past two albums, I’ve noticed how great ... read more