Lydia

With a poetic and tender take on indie rock, Arizona's Lydia emerged on a 2005 compilation by the clothing brand Atticus after winning a national competition. Enduring frequent touring and regular lineup changes behind leader Leighton Antelman, the group made its Billboard 200 debut with its fifth studio LP, Devil, in 2013. With a slightly more refined sound that was still rooted in Antelman's evocative songwriting, Lydia's seventh album, 2018's Liquor, marked their Sony label debut. ~ Marcy Donelson