Another week, another set of charts & adds here at KJHK. Find out what we’ve been loving this week as well as what we’re excited to get on air!
Top 5 Charts:
1.) Better Oblivion Community Center – Better Oblivion Community Center
Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst certainly have a knack for poignant songwriting in all of their musical endeavors. The two teamed up to create Better Oblivion Community Center, a folk-rock album that plays to both of the musicians’ strengths in crafting songs that capture a unique atmosphere of escapism.
2.) Cartwheel – Best Days
(From previous week) Best Days is the debut EP from the Wichita three-piece, Cartwheel. Kristyn Chapman’s emotive lyricism & vocal abilities are pieced together perfectly by mixtures of gentle and fervent instrumentation. The six songs come together naturally to explore a narrative packed with personal and interpersonal reflections.
3.) Hand Habits – placeholder
(From previous week) Meg Duffy’s guitar work has garnered major acclaim on collaborations with artists such as The War on Drugs, Mega Bog, William Tyler, among many others. With Duffy’s second album placeholder there’s an undefinable tenderness that echoes with every line sung and every note played.
4.) Julia Jacklin – Crushing
The 10 tracks that make up Julia Jacklin’s 2nd album show her turning the intense feelings of romance and reflection into beautiful songs of self-discovery and vulnerability. While Jacklin’s strengths as a songwriter shine through, she also shows growth in crafting melodies to match her impeccable lyricism.
5.) HOMESHAKE – Helium
“Some of the greatest ideas are results of introversion and boredom. The Montreal-native returns after two years since his latest release, assuring his fans that he was busy doing “nothing.” HOMESHAKE reminds listeners that solitude is a virtue through their limp beat, experimental R&B album, Helium.” Read the full review written by Caroline McCone HERE
Top 30 Charts
| Rank | Artist | Record | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Better Oblivion Community Center | Better Oblivion Community Center | Dead Oceans |
| 2 | Cartwheel | Best Days | Self-Released |
| 3 | Hand Habits | placeholder | Saddle Creek |
| 4 | Julia Jacklin | Crushing | Polyvinyl |
| 5 | HOMESHAKE | Helium | Sinderlyn |
| 6 | Sasami | Sasami | Domino |
| 7 | Durand Jones & The Indications | American Love Call | Dead Oceans |
| 8 | Stella Donnelly | Beware Of The Dogs | Dead Oceans |
| 9 | Bad Bad Hats | Lightning Round | Afternoon |
| 10 | FEELS | Post Earth | Wichita |
| 11 | Lomelda | M For Empathy | DDW |
| 12 | Spellling | Mazy Fly | Sacred Bones |
| 13 | Anemone | Beat My Distance | Luminelle |
| 14 | Living Hour | Softer Faces | Kanine |
| 15 | Hot Flash Heat Wave | Mood Ring | Empire |
| 16 | Benny Sings | City Pop | Stones Throw |
| 17 | Nov3l | Novel [EP] | Flemish Eye |
| 18 | Cherry Glazerr | Stuffed & Ready | Secretly Canadian |
| 19 | Chain Wallet | No Ritual | Jansen |
| 20 | Girlpool | What Chaos is Imaginary | Anti- |
| 21 | Delicate Steve | Till I Burn Up | Anti-/Epitaph |
| 22 | Lucy Arnell | Anyway’s Any | Self-Released |
| 23 | Y La Bamba | Mujeres | Tender Loving Empire |
| 24 | Helado Negro | This Is How You Smile | RVNG Intl. |
| 25 | Sir Babygirl | Crush On Me | Father/Daughter |
| 26 | Nick Waterhouse | Nick Waterhouse | Innovative Leisure |
| 27 | Ladytron | Ladytron | !K7 |
| 28 | Happy Nothing | Happy Nothing | Self-Released |
| 29 | OK O’Clock | Parental Guidance | Self-Released |
| 30 | Bellows | The Rose Gardener | Topshelf |
We’ve received a lot of new music this week! See what we’re excited for below:
Top 3 Adds
1.) Karen O & Danger Mouse – Lux Prima
Recommended if you like: Broken Bells, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Sharon Van Etten
2.) Shlohmo – The End
Recommended if you like: Nosaj Thing, Flying Lotus, Mount Kimbie
3.) Angel Du$t – Pretty Buff
Recommended if you like: Culture Abuse, Remo Drive, Title Fight
Top 10 Adds
| Rank | Artist | Record | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karen O & Danger Mouse | Lux Prima | BMG |
| 2 | Shlohmo | The End | Friends Of Friends |
| 3 | Angel Du$t | Pretty Buff | Roadrunner |
| 4 | Nanami Ozone | NO | Tiny Engines |
| 5 | CHAI | Punk | Burger |
| 6 | Lucy Rose | No Words Left | Arts & Crafts |
| 7 | Stephen Malkmus | Groove Denied | Matador/Beggars Group |
| 8 | Sophie Strauss | Hard Study | Self-Released |
| 9 | Townes Van Zandt | Sky Blue | Fat Possum |
| 10 | Du Blonde | Lung Bread For Daddy | Moshi Moshi |