I’ve listened to about 30 albums out of the Pitchfork best 50 albums of 2024 so far.

My favourite one so far is MJ Lenderman – Manning Fireworks.

They sound like the best alt-country indie bands I loved in the early 2000s. Definitely would have been right at home on Hardcore Country on CHRW-FM 94.9 FM, my beloved college radio station. The first three songs on this album, “Manning Fireworks”, “Joker Lips” and “Rudolph” are so strong, and set such an authentic vibe. Stellar all the way through. So good.