sempermusic

A well-produced and endearing gem whose only flaw is its objectionably short runtime.

Favorites: ALWAYS THE END, DON’T HURRY, JHUNG IS DEAD! (intro), SEE ME

An unexpected comfort album that gives more than it takes.

Favorites: Around Again, Blindsided, GSM, Hue, Joy, Junior Day League, One Bottle, Sometimes

Excellent from top to bottom, Count Bateman is an offbeat but pleasant listen filled with nuggets of sobering self-awareness.

Favorites: Black Friday, Borned King, Hartsdale Hotbox, It’s Something I Do, Touch

runo plum’s first studio album offers up that kind of enveloping warmth of which everyone could use a little bit more.

Favorites: Darkness, Gathering The Pieces, Lemon Garland, Locket, Sickness