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Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus combine their talents on a stunning new collaborative EP.

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Miserable : Loverboy/Dog Days

Kristina Esfandiari’s non-King Woman project crafts singular doom-dream worlds.

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Makaya McCraven : Universal Beings

The Paris-born, Chicago-based drummer and producer brings together a dream team for a sprawling jazz collab.

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Georgia Anne Muldrow : Overload

Muldrow’s most mainstream release to date also harbors some of her most stunning acts of creativity.

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Erosion : Maximum Suffering

A blistering crust-punk record for the crisis that consumes us.

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Robyn : Honey

The Swedish pop queen’s long-awaited new album hints at rage and despair but exudes joy.

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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit : Live at the Ryman

It says something that acclaimed country/folk musician Jason Isbell’s newest live record draws exclusively from…

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Julia Holter – Aviary

The Los Angeles art-pop artist delivers a stunning expression of warmth amid chaos and disorder.

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Empress Of : Us

It’s hard not to be disappointed by Lorely Rodriguez’s latest album.

DJ Muggs Dies Occidendum review

John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies : Halloween (2018) Soundtrack

A return to the classic, chilling sounds that defined Carpenter’s 1978 masterpiece.

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Blondie : Heart of Glass EP

A tour through the history of one of the biggest punk-disco crossovers ever.

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Lil Wayne : Tha Carter V

An overlong, overdue production that just happens to have some unexpectedly great moments.

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Author & Punisher : Beastland

Tristan Shone delivers the apocalyptic soundtrack we deserve.

David Bowie Never Let Me Down 2018 review

David Bowie : Never Let Me Down 2018

A second chance at polishing up one of the Thin White Duke’s most famous rough spots.

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Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats : Wasteland

A continuation of the Sabbathian madness that the band has long done well and continues to do so.

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Album of the Week: Unknown Mortal Orchestra – IC-01 HANOI

This loose, improvisational session from Ruban Nielson and company is a complete 180 from their last effort.

The Joy Formidable : AAARTH

A raw return to the Welsh band’s brand of arena rock.

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Mutual Benefit : Thunder Follows the Light

Jordan Lee finds a profundity in simplicity on his latest album.

Outer Heaven Realms of Eternal Decay review

Outer Heaven : Realms of Eternal Decay

A showcase for five musicians turning death metal from unholy ruckus to powerful anthems.