The alt-country star’s fourth album features Beck and Ringo Starr, with bluegrass-tinged anthems that conjure world-weary nights in roadside dive bars, as well as peppy anthems like “Red Bull & Hennessy,” an iridescent callback to Tango in the Night– era Stevie Nicks. Rilo Kiley frontwoman Jenny Lewis sings with a stately sadness that envelops you like a patchwork quilt. Subscribe to Observer’s Entertainment Newsletter Jenny Lewis, On the Line (March 22) So read on, and get ready to hit “Pre-Save” on Spotify. Meanwhile, the future’s in good hands with buzzy records from teen goth wunderkind Billie Eilish and exuberant ingenue Lizzo. Lana Del Rey and Marina (who now seem to be best pals ) give pop a jolt. Rock experimentalists Vampire Weekend and The National return with some of their best work to date. This spring’s most anticipated albums run the gamut, with fresh tunes from indie heavy hitters and Top 40 mainstays, not to mention a few surprises along the way. The year in music usually starts with a trickle, but 2019 has already ushered in a deluge of solid new releases (hello, Ariana Grande, Sharon Van Etten and Solange!). Audiophiles should also check out our list of must-see theater, dance and opera. We’ve combed through cultural offerings from across the country to bring you our picks for the events worth leaving home for, and the stuff you should be staying in for. Welcome to Observer’s 2019 Spring Arts & Entertainment Preview, your comprehensive guide to the best of the season.
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