Best Chamber Pop

Black Country, New Road represents the pinnacle of modern art-rock. Known for their sprawling, complex arrangements that incorporate jazz, klezmer, and post-rock elements, they are a band that demands...

Weyes Blood (Natalie Mering) creates music that feels like a relic from a lost era of classic songwriting, yet remains firmly rooted in the anxieties of the present. Her lush, orchestral arrangements...

Sufjan Stevens 'Javelin' is a deeply moving and emotionally resonant folk album that explores themes of loss, grief, and faith. The album features Stevens signature intricate instrumentation and heart...

Joanna Newsom's 'Ys' is a sprawling, ambitious folk opera featuring Newsom's distinctive harp playing and intricate, narrative lyrics. The albums complex arrangements, lush instrumentation, and fantas...

Sufjan Stevens' 'Illinois' is a sprawling and ambitious chamber-pop album that explores the history, culture, and mythology of the state of Illinois. The album's intricate arrangements, lyrical comple...

Julia Holter is a visionary artist who creates music that is as intellectually stimulating as it is beautiful. Her work often incorporates elements of classical music, jazz, and experimental pop, crea...