New York psych folk outfit Woods drops the title track to their forthcoming album coming out on April 15th. It’s a 9-minute odyssey that starts off like any ol’ woods track, but eventually expands into one of the most enthralling jams in the band’s discography. Watch a review
Detroit rapper and Bruiser Brigade member Zelooperz drops one of the most hyped rap songs of 2014. Not only is the energy on this thing high, but the lines are absolutely ridiculous with bars like this: “Rappin’ ’bout being’ broke got me ballin’ in the future.” “They don’t call
Recent Secretly Canadian signees Dub Thompson drop a new track and music video that reminds me of a more lush, psychedelic take on Odelay-era Beck. Really enjoying the band’s approach to groove, vocal delivery, and the slightly lo-fi tone of the recording. Not only that, but the marching theme
Chromeo drops some visuals on one of the catchier singles from their forthcoming album, White Women. Look for the album on May 12th. You might remember my fandom for the synth funk duo after the release of their last album. Admittedly, that was quelled a bit after they released a
TDE member SZA drops a stunning single and video for her upcoming album, Z, which is dropping on April 8th. While this is clearly an R&B song, I’m loving the unusual emphasis on atmosphere in the production and subtle Björk influences on the vocal melody here. It
Experimental music outfit Liars continue their foray into electronic music with a series of incredibly bold, heavy tech house fusions.
Famed dubstep producer Skrillex finally drops a full-length record.
Big Ups’ Eighteen Hours of Static combines numerous styles of underground rock music to create one of the most cutting, satirical rock records of this year. Think Minor Threat, Slint, D.R.I., and Dead Milkmen coming to a fantastic compromise on a collaborative album.
Synth pop outfit Future islands drops their most focused record yet, delivering one catchy, dramatically sung tune after another.
The new War On Drugs album is a winning combination of psychedelic rock, krautrock, folk, and Americana–just like the band’s last album, but better.
