Waxahatchee Shares Right Back to It

Admittedly, I thought I’d pass on this Waxahatchee single, feeling like maybe Katie Crutchfield had settled into the trappings of indie rock, playing to the middle of the genre. But, when listening to the single, along with the album announcement, Crutchfield doesn’t even seem like she’s playing to the indie scene, instead almost leaning towards pop country. Her voice sparkles from the get-go; I love the control she’s got over each syllables, rising and falling in certain spots that just crush you heart. It’s all carefully draped over classic banjo work and light guitar strums. The highlight hits when Adrian Grenier’s little brother MJ Lenderman shows up to add the perfect duet for the chorus, reminiscent of Dolly and Kenny or Tammy and George…it’s pretty special. Plus, it’s all set in the visual to a bayou cruise on a Texas pontoon boat, so we can’t argue there! Tigers Blood, the new LP, is out March 22nd via ANTI.