Steven SloaninA Few SongsBad for Us, Great for Music: A Few Songs’ Albums of 20162016 sucked in a lot of ways. But, from Frank Ocean’s triumphant return to Camp Cope’s surpising emergence, it was a great year for music.Jan 23, 2017Jan 23, 2017
Steven SloaninA Few SongsKyle Morton—What Will Destroy YouThe Typhoon frontman offers his finest collection of songs yet in a clear eyed solo debut that combines lush indie folk with symphonic heft…Nov 17, 2016Nov 17, 2016
Steven SloaninA Few SongsCarly Rae Jepsen—E•MO•TION Side B EPJepsen’s follow up to her breakout sophomore album doesn’t shine as bright, but it’s still a collection of catchy, sneakily insightful pop.Sep 20, 20161Sep 20, 20161
Steven SloaninA Few SongsMitski—Puberty 2Mitski’s fourth effort manages to be familiar, strange, catchy, and smart all at once. It’s also one of the best albums of 2016.Sep 13, 2016Sep 13, 2016
Steven SloaninA Few SongsVince Staples—Prima DonnaStaples’ Summertime ’06 was one of 2015's most underappreciated albums. With his EP, Prima Donna, he shows he’s done lurking on the margins…Sep 9, 2016Sep 9, 2016
Steven SloaninA Few SongsCamp Cope—Camp CopeThe Melbourne trio debuts with a heartfelt collection of songs about obligation, love, and anger.Aug 13, 2016Aug 13, 2016
Steven SloaninA Few SongsRevisited: Julien Baker’s Sprained AnkleIn a music year as great as 2015, some things inevitably slip through the cracks. Julien Baker’s stunning debut deserves better than that.Jun 5, 2016Jun 5, 2016
Steven SloaninA Few SongsChance the Rapper—Coloring BookOn his third mixtape, Coloring Book. Chicago’s Chance the Rapper is giving all glory to God, and he’s certainly got a lot of glory to give.May 15, 2016May 15, 2016
Steven SloaninA Few SongsLucy Dacus—No BurdenOn her debut record, Richmond, VA singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus finds a happy medium between well-deserved sarcasm and optimistic credulity.May 3, 2016May 3, 2016
Steven SloaninA Few SongsGallant—OlogyChristopher Gallant introduces himself as talented songsmith and learned student of R&B…Apr 12, 2016Apr 12, 2016