Oddisee: The Odd Tape
The Odd Tape is pleasant and lively but overstays its welcome in the process.
Emmanuel Elone
Lack of Afro: Hello Baby
Technically, Hello Baby is a soul album, but in actuality it’s the furthest thing from it.
Yoshi Wada: Off the Wall
With Off the Wall, Yoshi Wada solidifies himself as one of the most interesting ambient artists of his day.
Robert Glasper: Everything’s Beautiful: The Recordings of Miles Davis Reimagined by Robert Glasper
Robert Glasper honors a jazz legend in the best way possible.
Death Grips: Bottomless Pit
While Bottomless Pit is slightly more subdued than Death Grips' earlier work, it's just as fantastic.
Jameszoo: Fool
Jameszoo's debut album not only is the best jazz album since Flying Lotus' You’re Dead!, but it's also one of the best albums this year, period
ASAP Ferg: Always Strive and Prosper
ASAP Ferg takes a more serious and conceptual route on his sophomore album, and the change of pace pays off big time.
Terrace Martin: Velvet Portraits
With Velvet Portraits, Martin continues on his quest to become a modern jazz-fusion great while also giving a nod to his Los Angeles roots in the process.
Carlos Niño & Friends: Flutes, Echoes, It’s All Happening!
While interesting in concept and number of musicians involved, Carlos Niño’s new album is about as disappointing as finding out that Santa Claus doesn’t exist.
Chelsea Wolfe: Abyss (Deluxe Edition)
Chelsea Wolfe's latest album, Abyss, improves upon her distinct metal-folk fusion that's characterized her music since the beginning.
Chelsea Wolfe: Abyss
Abyss may seem dark and impenetrable at first glance, but Chelsea Wolfe's musical sensibilities and singing make it her most fulfilling and worthwhile album yet.
Mr. Lif: Don’t Look Down
Mr. Lif's debut for Mello Music Group shows the Bostonian emcee growing as both a lyricist and a songwriter more than ever before.