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Xiu Xiu returns after a seriously prolific streak with a new collection of original material via Polyvinyl Records.
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The new King Gizzard album, while not a thorough experiment in microtonal tuning, is a fun and intense psych rock experience.
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Though Being You Is Great… contains some of Quelle Chris’ most obtuse material, it is also the Detroit MC’s most ambitious and cohesive album yet.
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Code Orange successfully pushes the metalcore envelope on their first album for Roadrunner Records.
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Nine Inch Nails brings industrial rock back with a vengeance with this new EP.
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Run the Jewels returns with their most politically charged effort yet.
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Arizona’s Injury Reserve threatens the rap establishment with one of the most exciting tapes in the underground right now.
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Kero Kero Bonito comes through with a set of creative, focused, and super sweet pieces of pop music on their debut album.
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On The Long Dark Blue, Swain (f.k.a. This Routine Is Hell) channel the angst and energy of 90s rock music, while putting their own spin on the various styles.
