The 15 Best Experimental Albums of 2020
To overcome our collective dis-ease and ideological polarization, we must practice pluralism. We must continue to experiment, to oscillate between and beyond poles to find solutions.
Andrew Cox
Andrew Cox is a Nashville-based writer that runs an independent blog in his free time ( bittermelodies.com). He writes on a wide range of genres from pop to experimental to everything in between. He's probably on Spotify right now trying to find music -- new or old -- he'd like to share with you. You can best reach him at [email protected].
The Soft Pink Truth’s Entrancing New Album Is a Stellar Change of Pace
Matmos' Drew Daniels rebrands his solo work to meet the trying times, offering up an ambient techno classic for the ages under his Soft Pink Truth moniker.
Man Alive! Is a Continued Display of the Grimy-Yet-Refined Magnetism of King Krule
Following The OOZ and its accolades, King Krule crafts a similarly hazy gem with Man Alive! that digs into his distinct aesthetic rather than forges new ground.
U.S. Girls Reckons With Being a Breakout Indie Star on ‘Heavy Light’
Meghan Remy's experimental pop project U.S. Girls ventures into more mainstream territory to mixed results on Heavy Light.
Kazuya Nagaya Wants You to Be Still While You Listen
Japanese ambient producer Kazuya Nagaya focuses on what dreams are telling us on his new album, Dream Interpretation.
Leon Bridges and Khruangbin Imbue Texas with Some Fresh Air
Texas artists Leon Bridges and Khruangbin create some mellow, cosmic soul on a delightful EP that shows off their respective strengths.
Shopping’s Brand of Post-Punk Will Get You Moving
On All or Nothing, Shopping continue their hot streak of fiery straightforward "back-to-basics" post-punk with some added keyboards in the mix.
Asa Tone’s Debut ‘Temporary Music’ Balances Technology and Nature
Melati Malay, Tristan Arp, and Kaazi team up as Asa Tone for Temporary Music, which mixes traditional Indonesian instrumentation and electronics.
Experimental Electronic Artist Venetian Snares’ ‘Greg Hates Car Culture’ Turns 20
Greg Hates Car Culture ultimately stands out for more than being Venetian Snares' first vinyl release; it's the sound of a vital artist throwing ideas on a wall and seeing what stuck.