Our favorite records from the halfway point
A look back at the best albums this year that merged innovation with tradition
Our favorite records from the past year, from Arooj Aftab to Wand
Plus Esperanza Spalding, Rufus Wainwright, Explosions in the Sky, Sun Ra Arkestra & Yo La Tengo and more
The Grammy-winning singer delivers an enchanting and intoxicating ode to the night
Plus Bat for Lashes, Idaho, BEAK>, HHY and the Macumbas, Bad Nerves, and Can
Plus Darkside, Bo Ningen, Meshell Ndegeocello, Lord Spikeheart and more
Plus Cassandra Jenkins, Backxwash, and Full of Hell
Watch the Tessa Thompson-directed video for “Raat Ki Rani”
From groundbreaking young talents to veterans exploring new avenues
50 records from a year that overwhelmed us with great music
Our favorite songs from an eclectic year
Looking over the past six months of outstanding new music
Plus Bartees Strange, Snail Mail, Weyes Blood and more
A breathtaking collaboration born of improvisation
Plus HIRS Collective, JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown, Angel Bat Dawid, Caroline Rose, and Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer and Shahzad Ismaily
Plus Militarie Gun and aja monet
Hear “To Remain/To Return”