Essential Tracks

The Field Essential Track

The Field’s “Who Goes There” is a breath of robotic air

The first single from Axel Willner’s sixth album melds organic with AI sounds.

Bliss Signal essential track

Bliss Signal’s “Swarm” pairs aggression with dreamlike beauty

James Kelly and MUMDANCE team up for something brutal and beautiful.

Restorations channel all-too-familiar frustrations in “Nonbeliever”

A bummer anthem from a band who taps into a genuine contemporary angst.

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Adrianne Lenker’s new solo single “cradle” is a thoughtful sentiment for troubling times

The Big Thief frontwoman strikes a soothing, yet still dark path of her own.

Pig Destroyer essential track Torture Fields

Pig Destroyer provide their nastiest grooves in “The Torture Fields”

The band are still the best at destroying, whatever the BPM.

SONOIO Essential Track

SONOIO say goodbye with their gothic stunner “Thanks For Calling”

On Alessandro Cortini’s final album under the project, he hits an all-time high.

Moses Sumney Rank & File essential track

Moses Sumney’s “Rank & File” channels a surprising fire and intensity

The new single from Sumney’s protest-inspired EP is a chilling apocalyptic gospel song.

Neneh Cherry Kong essential track

Neneh Cherry crosses borders in “Kong”

Four Tet and Massive Attack’s 3D contribute to this stunning new single.

Exploded View Sleepers Essential track

Exploded View wield beautifully controlled chaos on “Sleepers”

A curious dance between human beauty and machine menace.

Emma Ruth Rundle Darkhorse essential track

Emma Ruth Rundle’s “Darkhorse” is a stormy, powerful dirge

The singer/songwriter attempts to maintain calm within a storm.

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Cave’s “San Yago” rides a warm groove built on an infectious vibe

The Chicago band blends Afrobeat with Krautrock for something warm and funky.

Blood Orange essential track

Blood Orange expresses a deep longing in “Charcoal Baby”

The first single from Negro Swan is a funky, emotional gem.

Yves Tumor Noid essential track

Yves Tumor’s “Noid” unexpectedly finds inspiration in pop

The avant garde electronic artists delivers a surprise hit.

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Thou’s “Deepest Sun” is grunge at its most crushing

This Rhea Sylvia highlight is both catchy and gnarly AF.