“New era loading” promised London-based eight-piece Caroline, earlier this year — and true to their word, so followed a lead single with Caroline Polachek and a new album, caroline 2. They formed in Manchester in 2017 and released their self-titled debut album in 2022: an effortless tapestry of Appalachian folk, midwest emo, minimalist classical, dance, and choral.
Country: UK
Label: Rough Trade