Music

CD REVIEWS:

Frightened Rabbit “The Winter of Mixed Drinks” – powerful, heartbreaking pop anthems from these Scottish lads

Lawrence Arabia “Chant Darling” – ex-Ruby Suns/ex-Brunettes/ex-touring Okkervil River musician melds irreverent lyrics with West Coast melodies and lush harmonies

Okapi “Love Him” – Italian turntablist and sampling artist celebrates the Kyrgyz composer Aldo Kapi using only samples

The Splinters “Kick” – lo-fi rock ‘n’ roll girl group

VINYL REVIEWS:

Dark Dark Dark “Bright Bright Bright” – hopeful, folksy chamber pop

Uncle Woody Sullender & Seamus Cater “When We Get to Meeting” – banjo/harmonica minimalist folk