Erin Osmon

Songs of praise, Southern style

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