Known for its fragmented construction and grave content, “The Waste Land” may seem inaccessible to casual readers. However, it transforms into a timeless beacon of despair when paired with contemporary songs about desolation and disillusionment.
Read MoreIn her version of “Goodbye To Love,” Phoebe Bridgers teams up with Jack Antonoff for a melancholy take on a Carpenters hit for the “Minions: The Rise of Gru” soundtrack.
Read MoreWith heart-wrenching lyrics, acoustic guitar, and a dash of existential dread, Noah Kahan and Phoebe Bridgers are there to soundtrack your deepest despairs.
Read MoreThree of indie-rock’s most prominent singer-songwriters united five years ago, before many of their current fans knew their names, to put out a six-song EP. Their debut album as boygenius delivers on the endless hype they’ve received since.
Read MoreThere’s no nautical-themed birthday party in “Conversations With Friends,” but there might as well be—the plot and theme similarities between Phoebe Bridgers’ “Moon Song” and her favorite book are no coincidence.
Read MoreIn a classic tale of wintertime, Phoebe Bridgers covers Tom Waits’ war protest song from a very different perspective.
Read MoreOne of the biggest singer-songwriters of the early 2020s released her first record five years ago, and it’s not as sad a record as one might think.
Read MoreAt the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left an impression on our ears.
Read MoreThe critical darling doesn’t believe in God. Her lack of faith didn’t stop her from writing a record inspired by religion and the occult.
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