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Daft Punk, “Discovery: Interstella 5555 Edition”

Reissued in honor of its complementary anime film’s 20th anniversary, the French house duo’s breakout LP feels like a time capsule for a brief period of pre-9/11 optimism.

December 13, 2024
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Olivia O., “No Bones, Sickly Sweet”

The Lowertown member’s second melancholic solo record feels more polished and cohesive than her previous output, yet emanates the energy of a beautifully sculpted demo tape.

October 31, 2024
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Jordana, “Lively Premonition”

Refitting the yacht rock and Laurel Canyon sounds of the ’70s and ’90s country for the modern bedroom-pop era, the songwriter’s willingness to experiment keeps her fourth LP interesting.

October 17, 2024
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The Smile, “Cutouts”

The outfit’s third LP feels like a spiritual twin to Wall of Eyes, improving upon that record’s cohesion as well as its prog-influenced songwriting, cinematic strings, and pleasing rhythms.

October 02, 2024
Sports Team Is the World’s Most Serious Unserious Band

Ahead of the release of their third LP Boys These Days in February, the London-based band talks UK tabloids, inauthenticity, and the torment of the seven-out-of-10 album review.

September 23, 2024
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Tanukichan, “Circles”

Hannah van Loon’s latest EP is heavier and more melodic than last year’s GIZMO album as it builds and releases tension in exciting ways.

September 18, 2024
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Cocteau Twins & Harold Budd, “The Moon and the Melodies” [Reissue]

This newly remastered 1986 collaboration remains an enigmatic work more ethereal than any other project released by the Scottish trio, transformed as it is by the ambient composer’s lush use of reverb.

August 23, 2024
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Brijean, “Macro”

The textures, tones, and pacing feel more polished on Brijean Murphy and Doug Stuart’s second LP as the duo captures the beautiful yet terrifying ambivalence of life.

July 12, 2024
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Channel Tres, “Head Rush”

Between its engrossing syncopated beats, exciting features, and unconventional loops, the hip-house artist’s long-anticipated debut is the perfect summer album.

June 28, 2024
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The Marías, “Submarine”

Further experimenting with electronica, jazz, and R&B, the LA-based group’s second album sees them blooming into a full-fledged pop group.

May 31, 2024
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Crumb, “AMAMA”

On their third LP, the Brooklyn-based quartet continues to experiment with rhythm as they find their niche within the neo-psych space.

May 17, 2024
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Maria Chiara Argirò, “Closer”

The London-based art-pop composer shifts into more polished electronic club music territory on her third solo LP as we hear her wrestle with a sense of connection.

April 26, 2024
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Kim Gordon, “The Collective”

The no-wave icon’s second solo LP is a monolith of creativity and a pivot away from pure noise rock into unique sonic territory that marks another highlight in her ever-growing legacy.

March 08, 2024
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The Self-Education of J Noa

Getting to know the 18-year-old Dominican rap sensation ahead of her set at FLOODfest SXSW on March 14.

March 07, 2024
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IDLES, “TANGK”

On their fifth effort, the punk hooligans entrust their signature brash energy and cutting vulnerability to iconic producers Nigel Godrich and Kenny Beats, who help them create their most transformative record to date.

February 15, 2024
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Office Dog, “Spiel”

Channeling grunge, slacker rock, and various other ’90s alt-rock subgenres, the debut from Kane Strang’s new band is a fuzzy, explosive, and melodic ride.

January 26, 2024
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House of Harm, “Playground”

The Boston-based goth-pop trio scratch a unique itch on their more complex sophomore record by expanding their aesthetic to incorporate Midwest emo vocals.

December 01, 2023
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Mia Joy, “Celestial Mirror”

This brief but sweet collection seems to use the template of the changing seasons to showcase the Chicago-based songwriter’s ability to create entrancing dream-pop compositions.

November 09, 2023
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L’Rain, “I Killed Your Dog”

Taja Cheek’s third LP exhibits fewer elements of neo-soul, instead displaying some of her most intricate and engaging rock-inspired compositions to date.

October 13, 2023
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yeule, “softscars”

The Singaporean songwriter and producer diverges from the predominantly gitchy stylings of their previous release and explores heavenly sounding guitar-based melodies.

September 20, 2023
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