After a short hiatus, Japanese-American singer-songwriter Mitski is back with a new stance and updated sound

Some time in the mid 2010's Mitski was standing on the edge of the world, teetering on becoming a global star. Instead of taking that next step, internal pressures and insecurities resulted in Mitski retreating from the gaze, withdrawing to regroup and recuperate. On this year's remarkable album, Laurel Hell, Mitski faces down those demons head on.