A synth-laden progressive rock album that finds the Emperor frontman still experimenting.
The psych-rock outfit freshens up their sound for a set of enjoyable springtime riffs.
A slightly darker, more jagged take on the Australian singer/songwriter’s tuneful indie rock anthems.
The Portland duo’s least overtly metal album is also their heaviest.
A dark and affecting new album-length experience from German producer Wolfgang Voigt.
A triptych of trap from the crowd-pleasing Tupelo duo.
A contemporary update from a jazz legend that feels like a broadcast from the cosmos.
A sort-of covers album that finds the Washington sludgemeisters taking inspiration in sometimes surprising places.
The New York post-hardcore outfit reaches new brooding heights.
An album of angst-ridden albums that ranks among the band’s most fun.
The singer/songwriter’s eclectic spirit shines through on an album that evolves his irresistible hooks into something more modern.
Italians Do It Better’s latest signing offers a gorgeously sparse meditation on grief.
The alternative rock darlings have slowed down a bit but still show a lot of potential for a strong second act.
A pretty dream-pop record that hits its peaks when it goes dark.
A 40-minute edit of a 24-hour slow-film project that showcases more insight into the continuously evolving band.
An unexpected collaboration between masters of two different musical worlds.
A funkier, late night transformation for the Texas-based soul singer.
A continuation and a diversion of the Baltimore duo’s melancholic oeuvre.
Vibrant house and techno splashed with warm and vivid colors.
A curious relic that adds little to the innovative producer’s library.