The Must List: Father John Misty, ‘Speeding Motorcycle’

1. Father John Misty
What a difference a name makes: Josh Tillman created some haunting and minimalist modern folk records under his own name, but didn’t get much traction. He reinvented himself as Father John Misty, a more flamboyant showman who led a larger ensemble and found a larger audience for his larger songs. His latest is “God’s Favorite Customer,” released last year. He shares a bill with Jason Isbell, who has found his groove making soulful singer-songwriter fa