Music Review: Faye Webster's indie 'Underdressed at the Symphony' journeys through a lifetime

Faye Webster, known for her thoughtful blend of indie rock, folk and country, has a new album titled “Underdressed at the Symphony." The release journeys through a lifetime — looking back at childhood and ahead to adult relationships — without ever sounding rushed.

The Atlanta-based singer-songwriter’s new record retains the warm, relaxed tone of her earlier work, but here, she has crafted a more balanced musical collage. Her longtime band — including her now-signature pedal steel sound, courtesy of musician Matt “Pistol” Stoessel — sets the mood, as do the measured doses of jazz, hip-hop, classical, and alt-country influences that defy simple categorization. All of the songs here are live-room recordings, giving Webster and her band the space to interact and improvise.