Queen of Jeans - Dig Yourself (2018)

Crockpot Pop. Its not a term youll be instantly familiar with, but it is a somewhat perfect descriptor of Philly quartet Queen of Jeans. Intentionally tongue-in-cheek, the self-ascribed term was coined by the band to chronicle the haphazard nature of their core ingredients. They are a slew of sounds and influences in a juxtaposition that somehow strikes balance, sculpted over time into the refined and tenacious outfit they are today. The band crafted their debut LP with palpable care and consideration in the time since their first release. The result is Dig Yourself. It is a marked leap forward, a decadent and decisive nine-track record that immediately feels like a coming-of-age. Dig Yourself is as much a reflection of inter-and-intrapersonal relationships as it is the story of the bands evolution by its own right, exploring the ups and downs of life in its assurance, annoyance, paranoia, resignation, and ultimately re-evaluation.