Best Singer Songwriter

Known as 'The Workhorse,' the Gibson J-45 is perhaps the most recorded acoustic guitar in history. Its slope-shoulder dreadnought design produces a warm, woody, and punchy midrange that sits perfectly...

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...

Mitski has become a cultural icon for her ability to articulate the complexities of modern loneliness, ambition, and identity. Her music is often characterized by its sharp, biting lyrics and a theatr...

Lindsey Jordan, known as Snail Mail, emerged as a prodigy of the indie-rock scene, known for her sharp, confessional songwriting and melodic guitar work. Her music captures the intensity of youth, hea...

The Yamaha FG9 R is a revelation in the high-end acoustic market. Handcrafted in Japan, this guitar challenges the dominance of American boutique brands. It features a unique bracing pattern that maxi...

Released in 2013, 'Vida' is a beautiful, collaborative album where Draco Rosa re-records his greatest songs with some of the biggest names in Latin music. The result is a deeply emotional and artistic...

Japanese Breakfast (Michelle Zauner) has become a major force in indie-pop, known for her infectious melodies, lush production, and deeply personal songwriting. Her work often explores themes of grief...

Katie Crutchfield, performing as Waxahatchee, has evolved from a raw, lo-fi indie-rocker into one of the most respected voices in modern Americana and indie-folk. Her music is deeply rooted in Souther...

Angel Olsen is one of the most versatile and talented singer-songwriters in the alternative scene. Her ability to move between raw, acoustic folk and sweeping, cinematic indie-rock is unmatched. Her v...

Phoebe Bridgers has become the definitive voice of modern, melancholic indie-folk. Her music is characterized by quiet, confessional lyrics, sparse arrangements, and a dry, often dark sense of humor....

Sharon Van Etten is a powerhouse of emotional indie-rock, known for her deep, resonant voice and songs that explore themes of resilience, motherhood, and personal growth. Her music has evolved from qu...