In The Middle With Wye Oak
Surprise releases are a risky move for artists who aren’t Beyonce-level–but Wye Oak has never shied away from risk. So when they quietly dropped their fifth studio album Tween at the beginning of June with little to no fanfare, it was as surprise, yes, but not a shock. The duo, composed of Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack, built a loyal following during their years in Baltimore based off their folk-rock roots, releasing three increasingly successful albums that culminated in the triumph of 2011’s Civilian.