Air Waves' Nicole Schneit prefaces her band's third full-length with the following: “I want these songs to be heard by people in my queer community, but also by anyone that wants to feels strong, powerful, and included.” The Brooklyn-based artist named this collection of hopeful indie pop songs about overcoming obstacles after her mother, who faced cancer head-on last year. Armed with poignant lyrics and bittersweet melodies (recalling the work of past collaborators Lower Dens), Schneit presents Warrior as reassurance, an expression of empowerment amidst today's distressing political climate. It's out on Western Vinyl.