Review
There's something beautifully contemplative about Lord Huron's "The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1" that feels like finding an old radio station late at night, where every song seems to understand exactly what you're feeling. The album weaves together folk, rock, and dream pop into something that feels both familiar and entirely new, like revisiting a childhood home that's been lovingly renovated. The mythical jukebox concept runs through everything here—this idea that we can somehow choose our own destiny—and it gives the whole collection a sense of wonder that never feels forced or overly precious.
Songs like "Is There Anybody Out There" carry this aching beauty that makes you want to call someone you haven't spoken to in years, while "Nothing I Need" explores those complicated feelings around wanting and letting go. The collaborations with Kristen Stewart and Kazu Makino from Blonde Redhead add these unexpected textures that feel organic rather than flashy, like old friends dropping by to sing along. Lord Huron has always had this gift for making music that feels cinematic without being overwrought, and here they've created something that honors their storytelling roots while reaching toward new emotional territories with grace and genuine vulnerability. - Indie
Artist Bio
Lord Huron is an indie rock band based in Los Angeles, founded by Ben Schneider around 2010, known for their mix of folk, rock, country, and cinematic soundscapes. Their debut, *Lonesome Dreams*, arrived in 2012, and they've since put out several albums, including *Strange Trails* and *Vide Noir*, with their music often drawing comparisons to the likes of Fleet Foxes, Band of Horses, and Neil Young. The group's single "The Night We Met" gained widespread attention and platinum status after being featured in Netflix’s *13 Reasons Why*, and they've occasionally collaborated with artists such as Phoebe Bridgers. The core lineup features Schneider alongside Mark Barry, Miguel Briseño, and Tom Renaud, with all members contributing to the distinct, atmospheric storytelling central to their style. In addition to critical and commercial success, Lord Huron’s evolving discography continues to explore new directions, most recently with the 2025 project *The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1*.
