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With 'Saint Cloud', Waxahatchee has produced probably her best work to date

Not afraid to take on the subjects close to home, a recently sober Katie Crutchfield's latest album tackles addiction head on.

26 Mar 2020 • 9:56 am

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Will Butler: "I think of the record as a complex and satisfying stew"

Five years on from his solo debut, and Arcade Fire’s Will Butler is pondering his place in America, past and present.

6 Oct 2020 • 9:23 am

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Ought: "I’m trying to think about ways to be a positive force"

Ought go deeper than they've ever gone before...

20 Feb 2018 • 11:09 am

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Allison Crutchfield: "At its core, it's a feminist break-up album"

Allison Crutchfield one of the most well-loved staples of the DIY scene; her debut solo album allows listeners to get just a little closer.

3 Feb 2017 • 12:27 pm

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"This is for you, too": Julien Baker & TORRES' country revolution

After nearly a decade of friendship, two of indie rock's most distinctive voices unite to create a country record that challenges convention and champions authenticity

16 Apr 2025 • 11:00 am

Waxahatchee: "I spend so much time thinking about how different I am that I don't ever really think about how I'm the same"

Examining her 30s with the help of a few new pals, Waxahatchee has come roaring back with an assured new album that’s brimming with confidence.

13 Mar 2024 • 5:00 pm

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Torres has released 'I got the fear' from her upcoming album

Her new full-length's coming in January.

2 Nov 2023 • 2:07 pm

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Torres has announced a new album with "rage song" 'Collect'

The full-length's coming in January.

3 Oct 2023 • 1:49 pm

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Will Butler joins forces with Sister Squares for a new single, 'Willows'

The band have been touring together since 2015, and now, with 'Willows', they're officially collaborators.

30 Mar 2023 • 6:27 pm

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With 'Saint Cloud', Waxahatchee has produced probably her best work to date

Will Butler: "I think of the record as a complex and satisfying stew"

Ought: "I’m trying to think about ways to be a positive force"

Allison Crutchfield: "At its core, it's a feminist break-up album"

"This is for you, too": Julien Baker & TORRES' country revolution

Waxahatchee: "I spend so much time thinking about how different I am that I don't ever really think about how I'm the same"

Torres has released 'I got the fear' from her upcoming album

Torres has announced a new album with "rage song" 'Collect'

Will Butler joins forces with Sister Squares for a new single, 'Willows'

Top producers on Merge Records

Artists

Releases

Reviews

M(h)aol - Something Soft

More Coverage

Will Butler + Sister Squares - Will Butler + Sister Squares

TORRES - Thirstier

Waxahatchee - Saint Cloud

Ibibio Sound Machine - Doko Mien

With 'Saint Cloud', Waxahatchee has produced probably her best work to date

Will Butler: "I think of the record as a complex and satisfying stew"

Ought: "I’m trying to think about ways to be a positive force"

Allison Crutchfield: "At its core, it's a feminist break-up album"

"This is for you, too": Julien Baker &amp; TORRES' country revolution

Waxahatchee: "I spend so much time thinking about how different I am that I don't ever really think about how I'm the same"

Torres has released 'I got the fear' from her upcoming album

Torres has announced a new album with "rage song" 'Collect'

Will Butler joins forces with Sister Squares for a new single, 'Willows'

"This is for you, too": Julien Baker & TORRES' country revolution