Essential Tracks 86
Tomb Mold’s “Accelerative Phenomenae” is an absolute death metal blast
Raw, epic, riff-laden good times.
The Armed’s “FT. FRANK TURNER” is giddy, reckless hardcore
Ninety seconds of furious hardcore sprint.
Jay Som’s “Superbike” is a return to her stunning, climactic indie sound
A daytrip vibe from California singer/songwriter Melinda Duterte.
Sleater-Kinney’s “Hurry On Home” is another stellar step forward
The first taste of the band's collaboration with St. Vincent is a winner.
Afrikan Sciences levels up on “Somconfee”
A Prince-inspired jam featuring a talking drum.
Big|Brave’s “Holding Pattern” turns pain to ecstasy and catharsis
A new highlight from the Montreal band's powerful upcoming LP.
Faye Webster’s “Right Side of My Neck” is a gorgeous, brief statement of longing
A melancholy expression of longing made stronger through a stunning arrangement.
Ryan Porter blends R&B groove with symphonic jazz on “Heaven Only Knows”
The Kendrick Lamar and Kamasi Washington collaborator introduces his new record with impeccable groove.
Charly Bliss “Hard to Believe” is anguish packed into a power pop sugar high
A frustrating, toxic situation wrapped in one of their catchiest songs.
Jackie Mendoza’s “Mucho Más” adds up to much more than the sum of its parts
The California artist's new single is a song of possibilities.
Pile rip through two seething minutes of punk on “The Soft Hands of Stephen Miller”
Trump's senior advisor gets a dressing down in this two-minute ripper.
Spirit Adrift’s “Tortured by Time” is heroic, heavy metal majesty
The Arizona heavy metal band's latest track is a soaring, riff-laden waltz.
The Pendletons’ “You Do You” is a charismatic funk stepper
A guaranteed dance floor jam from the Bay Area duo.
DJ Jenifa’s “WhoCares808_7B” is meditative, blistering house
Gold Panda delivers a boogie-worthy gem through his alias.
Drahla’s “Stimulus for Living” is effortlessly cool noir-wave
A dark, sexy groove of a post-punk song.
Baroness continue their progressive arc on “Borderlines”
Another big step forward from a band that never sits still.
Rakta’s “Flor da Pele” is a psychedelic goth nightmare
The Brazilian post-punk band runs wild with dark psychedelia.
Deafheaven get a little dirtier on “Black Brick”
There's more metal, more riffs, more gnarl.
The Bongo Hop’s “La Carga” turns a strange tale into something funky
Hear the latest Afrobeat-inspired jam from Etienne Sevet.
Big Thief take a mature leap on new single “UFOF”
The first single from the band's new album is a futuristic art pop gem.