DURAND JONES & THE INDICATIONS

Private Space (DEAD OCEANS/COLEMINE)

Where once soul revivalism felt a niche concern, 2021 found longtime players hitting the mainstream: Black Pumas at the Grammys and Biden inauguration; Curtis Harding with a breakout hit on a Marvel show. Bloomington’s Jones & The Indications, meanwhile, progressed from ’60s grit to ’70s silk, drummer Aaron Frazer’s falsetto more prominent than ever (he also added a strong solo album to his resumé).

Standout track:

Ride Or Die