Happy April radio fans! March brought us plenty of new albums that we’ve been absolutely in love with over here at KJHK, although there’s plenty of new releases to look out for over the coming weeks.
If you want a refresher of some of our favorite tracks of the month, check out our playlist of our most spun tracks for the month of March HERE
Top 5 Charts:
1.) Sasami – Sasami
[From previous week] Sasami Ashworth has been making a name for herself as an exciting, versatile multi-instrumentalist as a member of a number of bands featuring Cherry Glazerr, Froth, and more. Ashworth more than proves her capability in leading the charge, crafting her own unique sound and aesthetic with her self-titled debut. The album doesn’t revolve one specific theme or feeling, but offers us a vivid insight to Ashworth’s thought processes & emotions.
2.) 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.
3.) Karen O & Danger Mouse – Lux Prima
Lux Prima is the collaborative effort between two critically acclaimed and massively accomplished musicians. Despite each artist’s expansive catalog, it was impossible to tell what the two would come up with in the studio. The result is a journey led by Karen O’s impressive and timeless vocal abilities through a dense and luscious soundscape.
4.) Nilüfer Yanya – Miss Universe
Nilüfer Yanya, the UK-based songwriter, has made quite an impact with her debut album Miss Universe. Yanya has a unique vocal annotations that take each genre spanning track to a whole new level. Miss Universe is a stunning collection of beautifully written songs exploring a vivid world of art pop.
5.) Stella Donnelly – Beware of the Dogs
“Stella Donnelly is a self-proclaimed shit-stirrer from Perth, Australia ready to say what needs to be said. Beware of the Dogsbrings us 13 powerful tracks about abusive men, sexism, and the power of sticking up for yourself, others, and ultimately, what is right.” Read the full review written by Miranda Roberts HERE.
Top 30 Charts
| Rank | Artist | Record | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sasami | Sasami | Domino |
| 2 | Hand Habits | placeholder | Saddle Creek |
| 3 | Karen O & Danger Mouse | Lux Prima | BMG |
| 4 | Nilüfer Yanya | Miss Universe | ATO |
| 5 | Stella Donnelly | Beware Of The Dogs | Dead Oceans |
| 6 | CHAI | Punk | Burger |
| 7 | Cartwheel | Best Days | Self-Released |
| 8 | Julia Jacklin | Crushing | Polyvinyl |
| 9 | Shlohmo | The End | Friends Of Friends |
| 10 | Better Oblivion Community Center | Better Oblivion Community Center | Dead Oceans |
| 11 | Durand Jones & The Indications | American Love Call | Dead Oceans |
| 12 | Nanami Ozone | NO | Tiny Engines |
| 13 | Helado Negro | This Is How You Smile | RVNG Intl. |
| 14 | Mini Dresses | Heaven Sent | Joy Void |
| 15 | Munya | Meet | Luminelle Recordings |
| 16 | Blessed | Salt | Pirates Blend |
| 17 | Ibibio Sound Machine | Doko Mien | Merge |
| 18 | American Football | American Football (LP3) | Polyvinyl |
| 19 | Townes Van Zandt | Sky Blue | Fat Possum |
| 20 | Ex Hex | It’s Real | Merge |
| 21 | Living Hour | Softer Faces | Kanine |
| 22 | Girl In Red | we fell in love in october [Sampler] | Self-Released |
| 23 | Yves Jarvis | The Same But By Different Means | Anti- |
| 24 | The Coathangers | The Devil You Know | Suicide Squeeze |
| 25 | Du Blonde | Lung Bread For Daddy | Moshi Moshi |
| 26 | Sipper | Adam Driver | Invertebrate |
| 27 | Bad Bad Hats | Lightning Round | Afternoon |
| 28 | Justus Proffit | L.A.’s Got Me Down | Bar/None |
| 29 | Angel Du$t | Pretty Buff | Roadrunner |
| 30 | Lomelda | M for Empathy | DDW |
Check out what’s new this week!
Top 3 Adds
1.) Mess – Learning How To Talk
Recommended if you like: Household, The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die, From Indian Lakes
2.) Weyes Blood – Titanic Rising
Recommended if you like: Cate Le Bon, U.S. Girls, Angel Olsen
3.) Show Me The Body – Dog Whistle
Recommended if you like: Death Grips, Machine Girl, Guerilla Toss
Top 10 Adds
| Rank | Artist | Record | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mess | Learning How To Talk | Self-Released |
| 2 | Weyes Blood | Titanic Rising | Sub Pop |
| 3 | Show Me The Body | Dog Whistle | Loma Vista |
| 4 | Jenny Lewis | On The Line | Warner Bros. |
| 5 | Sonny & The Sunsets | Hairdressers From Heaven | Rocks In Your Head |
| 6 | Chris Cohen | Chris Cohen | Captured Tracks |
| 7 | Michelle Blades | Visitor | Midnight Special |
| 8 | Drugdealer | Raw Honey | Mexican Summer |
| 9 | The Cinematic Orchestra | To Believe | Domino |
| 10 | KÁRYYN | The Quanta Series | Mute |