Unbound, the debut album from Bizhiki, brings together a trio of talented musicians with some high-profile guests to create one of the most immersive, compelling, and wide-ranging albums you’ll hear in 2024. The group, comprised of Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings, Joe Rainey Sr., and S. Carey, have done terrific work on their own; seriously, if you haven’t listened to Rainey’s 2022 album Niineta, you’re in for a treat. I talked with with Bizhikiins Jennings about the making of Unbound and the challenges of collaboration.
Afternoon Bites: Sari Botton on Memoirs, Ursula K. Le Guin Prize Shortlist, Halle Butler’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Sari Botton, thoughts on Halle Butler’s new book, and more.