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The Denver group’s sophomore album maintains their punk energy with an undercurrent of sorrow.

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Field Works : Cedars

Stuart Hyatt’s latest compilation centers around ancient forests through English and Arabic poetry.

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Krallice : Demonic Wealth

The New York progressive black metal outfit have returned with their most challenging release to date.

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DJ Muggs the Black Goat : Dies Occidendum

The legendary beatmaker and former member of Cypress Hill creates a short horror film in beat tape form.

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Mare Cognitum : Solar Paroxysm

Jacob Buczarski’s latest black metal saga is as intense as it is critically scathing.

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Pino Palladino & Blake Mills – Notes With Attachments

The veteran session bassist and indie producer/multi-instrumentalist pursue a path of groove-laden inspiration.

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Eyehategod : A History of Nomadic Behavior

The New Orleans sludge metal icons lean away from the abrasion on their first new album in seven years.

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Adult Mom : Driver

Stevie Knipe’s third album is a showcase of musical growth and personal maturity.

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Valley Maker : When the Day Leaves

Austin Crane’s latest is a well crafted set of indie folk that sometimes lacks a sense of exploration.

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Tigers Jaw : I Won’t Care How You Remember Me

The emo revival mainstays deliver their most direct statement yet.

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Sunburned Hand of the Man – Pick A Day to Die

One of the most accessible and still boundless pieces in the group’s massive catalog.

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Summoning the Lich : United in Chaos

A promising start to a path of death metal fantasy.

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Altin Gün : Yol

The Dutch band’s latest global blend of sounds will leave you yearning for the disco.

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Roy Montgomery : Island of Lost Souls

The experimental guitarist opens a quartet of planned releases this year with a mournful series of gothic dirges.

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Thirdface : Do It With A Smile

A blistering 22 minutes of hardcore comprise the Nashville band’s debut.

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Meg Duffy reaches toward a bigger sound on their brief new release.

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A Winged Victory for the Sullen : Invisible Cities

The drone duo continue to prove that what is soft can still be substantial.

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Nick Cave & Warren Ellis – Carnage

A haunting, cinematic work that ponders life, death and wanderlust from indoors.

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Gravesend : Methods of Human Disposal

A grimy grindcore debut that captures the filth of New York’s darkside.