11 | Yukon Blonde - Shuggie

Six albums and 14 years into their career, Yukon Blonde are officially indie dads gracefully embracing their Fleetwood phase. Shuggie arrives fully formed, a masterclass in tight harmonies and tighter songwriting. The quartet reach far and out on this year’s slab of earworms, their shimmering synth grooves a counterpoint to the call of human connection that drives the album.

by Sebastian Buzzalino

By Adriel Smiley

The rising artist is giving himself permission to step into new sonic territory, crafting a concept album that captures the various dimensions of his personality.