Atwood Magazine’s 2021 Albums of the Year
As 2021 comes to a close, we took a step back to honor the music that had the greatest impact on our lives. Here are Atwood Magazine’s favorite albums of the year!
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Interview: Houndmouth Return to Their Roots with Rich, Rustic Storytelling on New Album ‘Good for You’
Houndmouth’s fourth album ‘Good for You’, out now on Dualtone, embraces the band’s Midwestern roots and weaves tales of heartbreak and just a bit of luck into a rich tapestry.
Review: Outside Lands 2021 Delivers on the Hype as the Year’s Best Festival
In the midst of a disjointed return to live music, San Francisco’s Outside Lands Festival gave fans exactly what it promised: Diversity, the strongest slate of headliners across the country, and plenty of classic hits and new favorites.
Festival Preview: The Best Can’t-Miss Acts to See This Weekend at Outside Lands 2021
We know you’ll (hopefully) be seeing Vampire Weekend and The Strokes in San Francisco. Here’s a handful of other acts you’d do well to check out in Golden Gate Park this Halloween weekend at 2021’s Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival!
Future Islands Deliver Impassioned Synth Pop Amidst a Joyous Return to Live Music at Governors Ball 2021
Baltimore quartet Future Islands, down drummer Mike Lowry, didn’t disappoint in a hyped afternoon festival set at Governors Ball 2021.
Premiere: Daisy Abrams Tackles Depression & Purpose on “The Early Riser”
The lead single off Daisy Abrams’ debut album, “The Early Riser” blends beautiful classical piano with ruminations on searching for one’s dreams and motivation amidst deep depression, waiting for the sunrise to start again.
Our Take: We Were Promised Jetpacks Lift Off Once Again on Evolved 5th Album ‘Enjoy the View’
Scottish post-punk outfit We Were Promised Jetpacks’ fifth album ‘Enjoy the View’ is many things at once: A quiet rumination on past relationships, a strain of optimism for the future, an ode to open-road guitar music and a nod to the band’s best-known, angular musicianship and intense live shows.