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𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐈𝐯𝐞𝐲
“Its Shape Will Reveal Itself“
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@jivey
Release; February 13, 2026
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Jeremy Ivey knows he has a platform and he’s willing to use it on Its Shape Will Reveal Itself, its gentle and human – less sermon, more conversational. The songs don’t shout, they lean in. They speak to the unease of modern life, the anxiety of navigating what’s next, and the quiet bravery it takes to keep going anyway.

Recorded at home on tape via some old restored analog gear, the album carries a handmade intimacy that fits its mission. What began as a private, DIY experiment became something Ivey felt compelled to release, driven by the emotional weather of the world outside his walls. In a time defined by isolation, uncertainty, and exhaustion, these songs offer something simple but radical: empathy. Not the performative kind, but the kind that listens.

Ivey drifts through this record like a left-handed cowboy wandering the psychedelic high desert – off-kilter, reflective, spaced out and deeply tuned in. He sings about self-love, loving others, and the necessity of us all listening to understand. Heavy themes surface – despair, mental health, the fragile nature of being alive – but they’re never handled with melodrama.. rather penned with a steady hand and an open heart.

What makes Its Shape Will Reveal Itself work is how often it feels like a set of pocket-sized truths. These aren’t grand philosophical statements – they’re survival notes written in pencil, meant to be carried forward. Lines like “Time’s gonna kill you, why you wait for someday” – land less like lyrics and more like reminders taped to a bathroom mirror.

This is a record about paying attention – to yourself, to others, and to the moment you’re in.. In a culture that encourages constant noise.

Its Shape Will Reveal Itself arrives at midnight, quietly, right on time via Soggy Anvil Records.
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𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
“Havin’ A Talk“
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@melissacarpermusic @bettercalltheo
Release; February 6, 2026
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If country music had a stage play, Havin’ A Talk would be its most delightful act. Melissa Carper and Theo Lawrence might seem an unlikely pairing on paper – a twang-soaked farm girl from the Ozark Mountains beside a smooth, French-born crooner drawn to the timeless soul of American music – but on their duet album, they prove that contrast can be its own brand of magic. Think less odd couple and more musical chemistry: A juxtaposition that delivers sharp humor, quick wit, and root-rich melodies held together with genuine warmth.

From the jump, the record feels like a conversation set to music. Whether it’s the Western swing bounce of “Good Luck to Ya” or the introspective sway of “The Way I Remember You,” Carper and Lawrence trade lines with playful synchronicity. This is a duet in the old-school sense – storytelling, banter, and harmony all intertwined, where personality and tradition meet.

Carper, the troubadour with a voice that can bite and soothe in equal measure, infuses each song with earthy authenticity. Lawrence, meanwhile, brings a cosmopolitan warmth, channeling classic crooners as easily as honky-tonk charm.

Vintage in tone but fresh in spirit, Havin’ A Talk feels like a story you’ve heard before, from some of the greats – but told in a way that makes you lean in again. Funny, soulful, and uncommonly engaging, Carper and Lawrence’s duet debut isn’t a novelty – it’s a testament to what happens when two distinct voices find a shared language in the song.
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰
“What A Time To Be Alive“
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@thelonebellow
Release; February 13, 2026
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The Lone Bellow are set to release their sixth album, What a Time to Be Alive, this Friday, February 13. Recorded in Muscle Shoals and written and tracked collaboratively for the first time with the band’s full touring ensemble, the album marks a bold new chapter for the Nashville-by-way-of-Brooklyn trio.

When it came time to write What a Time to Be Alive, the band began in Henderson, Kentucky, where producer Peter Barbee had transformed an abandoned firehouse into a recording studio. There, they tapped into the playful energy of their on-the-road soundchecks, improvising instrumental beds that later became the foundation for new songs. From there, they traveled to Muscle Shoals to record, tracking each song live in the same room before breaking out into focused vocal and harmony sessions.

“We wanted to shake things up and try a new approach this time around,” says Brian Elmquist, who took the lead in producing the album. “Everyone just sat down at whatever instrument they were feeling, and we’d jam until something took shape. It felt like we were teenagers again playing in a garage – which is a magical thing for a band that’s 15 years into their career.”

That loose, joyful spirit carries through the album, fueling a sweeping celebration of life anchored by the band’s signature harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and a sound that moves effortlessly between folk, rock, and gospel.

The Lone Bellow is Zach Williams, Kanene Pipkin, and Brian Elmquist. What a Time to Be Alive also features drummer Julian Dorio and multi-instrumentalist Tyler Geertsma.
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“Across The Raccoon Straight“
Country
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@meelsmusic
Release; January 30, 2026
Lost Highway Records
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Mill Valley, CA native Amelia Einhorn sounds like she’s finally landed where she belongs. Recording as Meels, she leans into a version of herself that feels fully formed on Across the Raccoon Strait – a collection of songs that thread West Coast warmth with mountain top folk and Americana. After years spent in New York, the EP reads like both a creative reset and a quiet return to the landscapes, rhythms, and emotional truths that shaped her from the start.

There’s a natural confidence running through these songs. Nothing reaches for attention, yet Across the Raccoon Strait feels 100% intentional. Meels follows her instincts, letting melodies and stories unfold – grounded in tradition but never stuck there.. like they’ve been waiting just beyond the horizon, ready for the right time to bring them into focus.

“I wrote most of these songs in my New York apartment while attending NYU and itching to get back out west,” Meels says. “When I was making the EP, I was leaning into a more Americana, country sound and needed to define it, and decided ‘critter country’ has a nice ring to it.” That spirit comes through immediately on the opening track – Out West, which introduces her self-described Critter Country: a loose, thoughtful blend of folk, country, and bluegrass that feels worn-in and gently playful, equal parts campfire and open highway.

Across the EP, Meels moves effortlessly between reflection and forward motion, finding beauty in uncertainty and comfort in honesty. Across the Raccoon Strait lives in that in-between space – where memory meets possibility, and where fresh nostalgia can coexist with the fun-filled messiness we call life.
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New albums come and go throughout the year – handed to me personally, delivered to my mailbox, or sent to my inbox and DMs.. and suggested via my algorithms across all the streaming platforms I subscribe to. How these albums strike me depends on my emotional and physical state at whatever given moment I decide to press play. It’s my surroundings, the company I’m sitting with, the weather and so much more. Maybe on a long walk or drive through the country, sitting on the front porch for another sunset, or at the river skipping rocks. Some grab me immediately and never let go. Others get set aside, only to be picked up later with the realization that it’s the best thing you’ve ever put your ears on. It’s all about timing – when the record feels right, or when I’m in the right space to truly connect and listen. Things unravel from there, and when it clicks – it sticks.

That said, my top dozen albums aren’t necessarily the “best” in any objective sense; they’re the ones that struck me at the right time, got the most continuous play, and became the soundtrack to a chapter of my year. These twelve albums are the soundtrack of my 2025, and I’d recommend finding your right moment to give each and every one a proper listen.

Swipe through to see how they stack up and comment below, let me know which one is your favorite! Here’s to another great year of music! Bring it on 2026!
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