Essential Tracks 89
Michael Kiwanuka’s “You Ain’t the Problem” defies expectations and confronts disbelievers
The first single from the London singer's latest is a powerful one.
Angel Olsen’s “All Mirrors” is elaborate, dramatic pop
The singer/songwriter introduces her new album in a lush, stunning manner.
Pharmakon finds a new rhythm on “Self-Regulating System”
The closest Pharmakon's come to a certifiable banger.
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.