Migos: C U L T U R E
By being made into a meme, Migos have ensured their lasting presence; even without it, however, C U L T U R E will stand as a worthy artifact.
Brian Duricy
PnB Rock: GTTM: Goin’ Thru the Motions
Maybe the album title isn’t such a bad thing after all; when you know what you’re in store for, can you really be disappointed?
Taso: New Start
Taso's New Start is a showcasing of footwork’s far-reaching appeal and a necessary addition to its canon.
‘The End of Ownership’: The Digital Industry Wants You to Just Let It Go, Already
Millions of consumers are caught up in the streaming revolution, but what price are we paying in the realm of ownership?
6LACK: FREE 6LACK
6LACK has carved out a niche in Atlanta by drawing from the Soundcloud production aesthetic and combining his rapping ability with a smooth, if at sometimes disaffected, voice.
Loscil: Monument Builders
Monument Builders is a tribute to those who have sought to make grand artistic statements in their medium of choice, and Scott Morgan subverts this concept by adhering to a minimalist script.
The Weeknd: Starboy
Starboy has something for each individual, without a doubt, but it has nothing for everybody as a collective, a balance he managed on his first three releases.
Are Vikings Even Real?: A Conversation with Sadie Dupuis
While many know Sadie Dupuis as the bandleader of Speedy Ortiz, the angles of her new project, Sad13, are provocative, unexpected, and just what we need.
Gucci Mane: WOPTOBER
WOPTOBER plays more like one of Gucci Mane's mixtapes than it does a traditional major label rap album.
Young Thug: No, My Name Is JEFFERY
Each listen reveals a new level of commitment to the act that is Young Thug, of wondering if he could be saying literal gibberish and it would still be as compelling. The answer is probably yes.
Crystal Castles: Amnesty (I)
After a less-than-cordial breakup, the new iteration of Crystal Castles shows that the vocalist plays a major role in the sound of the band.
Madeintyo: THANK YOU, MR. TOKYO
After making the undeniably great "Uber Everywhere", Madeintyo comes back with a release that sounds like he's coasting.