Swet Shop Boys: Sufi La EP
Swet Shop Boys’ new EP Sufi LA is a showcase for MC Himanshu Suri and is altogether stronger than their debut Cashmere.
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Do Make Say Think: Stubborn Persistent Illusions
Do Make Say Think's Stubborn Persistent Illusions is a strong return for a band that crafts unique, expressive, and loose soundscapes.
PWR BTTM: Pageant
PWR BTTM's Pageant is an excellent, varied collection of indie rock songs that explicate queerness in our current moment.
Gorillaz: Humanz
Gorillaz return with their fifth album, Humanz, their most chaotic release yet.
Father John Misty: Pure Comedy
Joshua Tillman has crafted one of the year’s most undoubtedly ambitious albums, melding of-the-moment musings with classicist songwriting. It’s his best work yet.
Soulwax: From Deewee
Soulwax return after their soundtrack excursion Belgica with From Deewee which was recorded live in one take.
Pallbearer: Heartless
Pallbearer’s third album Heartless exists outside of easy genre signifiers. This band is in a league all their own.
Lawrence English: Cruel Optimism
Lawrence English’s Lauren Berlant-inspired Cruel Optimism is a noise-ambient gem and a work of pained beauty.
Blanck Mass: World Eater
Blanck Mass' World Eater is a humongous, terrifying slab of electronic noise and a party record for the apocalypse.
Jens Lekman: Life Will See You Now
Singer-songwriter Jens Lekman returns with Life Will See You Now, possibly his finest record to date.
Migos: C U L T U R E (take 2)
Migos’ second studio album, Culture, is a victory lap and a statement of intent.
Japandroids: Near to the Wild Heart of Life
Japandroids prove once again that they are one of the very best rock bands on Earth with their third album, Near to the Wild Heart of Life.