Singer/songwriter Julie Byrne crafts folk music that feels like whispered secrets. Like troubadours before her, the road plays a large role in her subject matter, as does the nature she experiences along the way. Her breakthrough second record, 2017’s Not Even Happiness, found her meditative and making new strides in intimacy; her guitar reflected her voice like a glass pond, creating beautiful and seemingly infinite spaces.
A rolling list of our favorite albums of the year, updated somewhat frequently.
A rolling list of our favorite albums of the year, updated somewhat frequently.
New releases to look forward to in the coming months, from King Krule, PJ Harvey, Noname, Foo Fighters, Taylor Swift, and more
The songs and albums that are helping our staff through this uncertain time
Onstage and crowd shots from last weekend’s OctFest at New York City’s Governors Island, including Vince Staples, Jeff Tweedy, Hatchie, and more
Intimate shots of performers from last weekend’s OctFest at New York City’s Governors Island, including Nile Rodgers, the Flaming Lips, No Age, Girlpool, and more
Intimate shots of performers including Courtney Barnett, Moses Sumney, Zola Jesus, DRAM, and more
A gallery highlighting the best of this year’s fest including Tame Impala, Fleet Foxes, Ms. Lauryn Hill, and more
From Fever Ray to Kendrick to King Krule, the album as an art form took on new resonance this year. These are the best of the best.
From Lorde’s ecstatic emotional cleansing to Frank Ocean’s ode to cycling to Cardi B’s rampaging banger of bangers, these are our picks for the best songs of the year.
A gallery highlighting the best of this year’s fest, including snapshots from the Pitchfork Avant-Garde pre-parties and portraits of artists from the main event.
Featuring Lizzo, Priests, Jidenna, Vagabon, Noname, and more from last week’s shows at the French Legation Museum in Austin