Ben Watt (photo: Edward Bishop, courtesy of the artist)

Ben Watt: Five Essential Albums

May 13, 2014|Kara Manning

Yes, it took Ben Watt over 30 years to release his second solo album, Hendra, but he has a perfectly fine excuse. Following...

Simon Raymonde: Five Essential Albums

January 22, 2014|Kara Manning

Since the dissolution of Cocteau Twins in 1997, Simon Raymonde has focused on running his Bella Union label, the UK home of...

Fanfarlo: Five Essential Albums

January 14, 2014|Kara Manning

Fanfarlo's blissful EP of last year, The Sea, was a sparkling pop prelude to the London band's bold third album, Let's Go...

(photo: Kyle Dean Reinford/courtesy of the artist)

San Fermin's Ellis Ludwig-Leone: Five Essential Albums

December 11, 2013|Kara Manning
On Paul Simon, The National, Sufjan Stevens and more.

Basia Bulat: Five Essential Albums

November 21, 2013|Kara Manning

Ravaged heartbreak meets willful resilience on Basia Bulat's third album,Tall Tall Shadow, a strong collection of songs that...

The Naked and Famous: Five Essential Albums

September 24, 2013|Kara Manning
Thom Powers picks Radiohead, Frightened Rabbit, Bon Iver and more.

Willy Mason: Five Essential Albums

August 20, 2013|Kara Manning
Mason shows his roots

Ethan Johns: Five Essential Albums

July 29, 2013|Kara Manning
The collaborator's classic/contemporary mix