Erin Osmon

From her beginnings in LA’s punk scene, via jobs in weed dispensaries and her association with Ty Segall, Shannon Lay has reached the nexus between British folk-rock, spiritual jazz and indie

Blues, punk, psych and personal tragedy fuel a stunning return

The Brazilian songwriter crafts an exquisite sonic world marked by global rhythms, cinematic textures and playful takes on tradition

Sun-lit folk illuminates emotionally honest and hopeful breakup album

After an 11-year absence, Liz Phair has returned to reclaim her title of fearless songwriting superstar. But how has a song about Lou Reed, a country-rap crossover hit and her own trailblazing debut helped prepare her to re-enter the fray?

Adventuresome third bursting with energy and wonder

The Texas trio’s fourth is rooted in Houston, but channelling a planet of genre-fluid grooves

Vinyl debut for the singer’s 2007 comeback album. More to follow?

The New Zealand songwriter makes her best album yet

Ben Chasny melds analogue and digital in a sublime hymn to California