In February 2025, Consequence highlighted noteworthy new music in its Staff Picks column, focusing on indie rock and jazz genres. The releases included Anxious's emotional and invigorated album Bambi and FACS's Wish Defense, marked as the last album engineered by Steve Albini before his passing. Noteworthy contributions from artists like Sharon Van Etten, Mdou Moctar, and Kalela emphasized a month rich in diverse musical exploration and innovation. The article conveys the excitement and high energy surrounding these releases, encapsulating the essence of indie music's evolving landscape.
Anxious have spent the last few years sharpening their emo-adjacent indie rock hooks - hooks, mind you, that were already razor sharp. With Bambi, the followup to their great debut Little Green House, the act sounds as invigorated and emotional as ever, with sticky, hard-hitting choruses and an overall propulsive energy.
FACS new album, Wish Defense, was the last record Steve Albini engineered before his death. The legendary producer passed mid-way through the project's creation, with Sanford Parker stepping in to help finish the sessions.
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