Essential Tracks 104
Inter Arma’s “Citadel” is a sprawling and massive metal epic
The Richmond, Virginia band returns with a powerful new dose of thunder.
Berlin post-punks Diät build a haunting dirge on “We”
A haunted and haunting dirge of gray marble and grime.
Bartees Strange crafts beautiful chaos on “In a Cab”
This brief but stunning track is a blend of beauty and torment.
AYBEE’s “Afro Galaga” is left-field dance music at its best
A prime example of spacey innovation from the Berlin-based producer.
Apparat revels in the freedom of his design on “Dawan”
The producer, who comprises one half of Moderat, taps into his own art-pop visions.
FACS’ “In Time” adds pop hooks to their brutalist post-punk
A little less psycho, a little more candy.
Jouis fuse progressive rock with ambient depth on “Sinking Statues”
A progressive jam that evades yacht-rock cheese.
Flamingo Pier’s “Hold It” is a tropical disco high
An intoxicated house/Afro-disco jam.
Brutus’ “War” is explosive hardcore wrapped in gorgeous dream pop
The Belgian band's new single is a gorgeously intense genre hybrid.
Radiohead’s “Ill Wind” proves the band’s rarities are still stronger than most artists’ A-sides
The <i>A Moon Shaped Pool</i> b-side is a fitting addition to the tracklist.
Oozing Wound’s “Tween Shitbag” is caustic, brutal fun
A gnarly takedown of "shitty dudes in shitty bands."
Sarah Louise’s “Rime” is romantic ambient music
A dreamy new stunner from the ambient guitarist.
Astronoid maintain their metallic luster on new single “I Dream In Lines”
The shoegazing prog/emo metal band are as complex and thrilling as ever.
Bob Mould kicks into overdrive on “What Do You Want Me To Do?”
The new single from the punk/alternative legend sounds like an absolute blast.
Shogun and the Sheets’ “Hold On Kid” is a fiery rock ‘n’ roll anthem
The former Royal Headache frontman tears it up in a new power-pop/punk rock barnburner.
Jamila Woods’ “Giovanni” is a funky, defiant tribute
The Chicago singer/poet honors the women that shaped her over a fierce groove.
Harvey Sutherland’s “Amethyst” blends jazz and electronics into something majestic
A breathtaking blend of jazz and downtempo sounds.
Mick Jenkins’ “Understood” is warm, breezy yet affecting hip-hop
A strong first single from Jenkins' upcoming album <i>Pieces of a Man</i>.
Randall Dunn’s “Mexico City” is darkness that aims toward the transcendent
Breathtaking electronic creations from the Earth/Sunn O))) producer.
Anderson .Paak and Kendrick Lamar’s “Tints” stretches summer into fall
A top-down summer anthem that's fresh even when the Mercury drops.