"Tirzah is so good, I didn't even want to tell people about her; Devotion has basically been my little secret this year. The emerging British singer has a voice that sounds soaked in sadness, and her melancholy yet introspective lyrics remind me of my all-time favorite, Fiona Apple. Like Apple, she nails the beautiful hell that is falling in love; the self-effacing 'Do You Know' sounds like the sharp realization that a romance never actually existed, while 'Gladly,' a hopeful song about overcoming negativity, could easily be played as a newlywed couple's first dance song. Tirzah's darkly dreamy debut ranks high on my list of favorite 2018 albums, and I can't wait to see what she does next." — Britt Stephens, content director
