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Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield has been crafting sparse and soulful songs for much of the past decade, but her latest LP Saint Cloud might just be her strongest to date. With a recalibrated perspective—thanks to getting sober and moving back from the northeast to her home state of Alabama—the indie rock veteran’s clear-eyed take on modern life imbues her work with emotional depth. Having spent much of the past few months quarantined with her partner and fellow musician Kevin Morby, honing their livestream act while beaming broadcasts from home.