Back in January, New York folk pop duo Supersmall released its resplendent debut album, ‘Silent Moon.’ Starting with the guitar-sunned “A Better Life,” (streaming) which carries forlorn souls towards the titular destination with intriguingly novelistic lyrics, and featuring the similarly romantic title track, the nine-song effort tackles such serious themes as the passage of time and solitude with a refreshingly warm hand. – Zach Weg
