Jacob Webb

When Julia Holter sings, the line "Can I feel you?" is more of a question of capability than one of permission, as a feeling of faint familiarity mixes with lingering inquisitiveness. That gap between existing in a moment and fully grasping it is where the songs on Have ...

Some singers were born to brood across the stage with enigmatic allure, but Merchandise's Carson Cox is not one of them. When the Tampa, Fla., quintet arrived at KEXP's studio in October, the loquacious frontman spun a series of one-liners, ad-libs and shoutouts to fellow musicians. But in spite ...

The New Pornographers have always had a knack for explosive, shining melodies. But after two relatively experimental, more mellow albums, they've returned to playing to their strengths – multi-part harmonies and agile, punchy performances – on their new album, Brill Bruisers. The Vancouver supergroup were back from a four-year break ...