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Loaded with poetic post-punk dirges, Protomartyr’s Relatives in Descent is the Detroit band’s most dynamic and well-written release yet.
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Kelela’s debut album is a great representation of how cutting edge the alternative R&B genre can be.
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New York rapper/producer Uncommon Nasa explores potently nocturnal and political themes on his 4th studio album, Written at Night.
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Iglooghost makes his full-length Brainfeeder debut with the impressive and fantastical Neō Wax Bloom.
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Young Thug and DJ Carnage bring out the best in each other on their debut Young Martha EP.
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Rapsody releases her most solid project to date with the smart, classy, and catchy Laila’s Wisdom.
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Brick Body Kids is Open Mike Eagle at his most low-key, but it’s also his most cohesive and emotionally potent work so far.
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The retrospective Dedicated to Bobby Jameson finds Ariel Pink going back to his old musical stomping grounds and crafting some of his best songs yet.
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On his sophomore album, Sydney singer/songwriter Alex Cameron consistently delivers catchy hooks and hilarious lyrics while channeling a soft rock aesthetic.
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Alvvays’ sophomore album offers some of the best dream and jangle pop I’ve heard in years.
