On her third Sub Pop album, this Seattle songwriter/vocalist approaches the sometimes difficult but universal tops of introspection, identity and love with bravery, honesty and above all, stunning beauty. IF SONGS COULD BE HELD marks the first she collaborated with musicians outside her circle of family and friends, this time working with Liz Phair guitarist Dino Meneghin, Josh Myers and a duet with Ed Harcourt on the classic "Let It Be Me".