Top 5 Charts:
1.) Thao and the Get Down Stay Down – Temple
This album creates its own magical world that the listener cannot help getting lost in. The poetic lyrics mixed with the catchy pop influence and experimental instrumentation make this album an easy listen for all.
2.) Maita – Best Wishes
Best Wishes charts again this week! Maita is often compared to artists that KJHK loves––and rightfully so. This is the groups debut album and they have already earned a lot of attention, particularly thanks to Maria Maita-Keppeler’s vulnerable and beautiful lyricism.
3.) Muzz – Muzz
The debut album of the new group containing Paul Banks of Interpol is both grim and gorgeous. The chemistry between the members of this group is obvious and make this album great.
4.) Owen Pallett – Island
Owen Pallett shows off his artistry and versatility with his solo release, Island.
5.) Nick Hakim – Will This Make Me Good
A very ethereal album that is a big change of pace for Nick Hakim. Nevertheless, it is a very enjoyable and necessary listen.
| Rank | Artist | Record | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thao And The Get Down Stay Down | Temple | Domino |
| 2 | Maita | Best Wishes | Kill Rock Stars |
| 3 | Muzz | Muzz | Matador/Beggars |
| 4 | Owen Pallett | Island | Domino |
| 5 | Nick Hakim | Will This Make Me Good | ATO |
| 6 | Jack Colwell | SWANDREAM | Self-Released |
| 7 | Jerry Paper | Abracadabra | Stones Throw |
| 8 | Waldo Witt | Inner Paths | Self-Released |
| 9 | Idles | Ultra Mono [Advance Tracks] | Partisan |
| 10 | Mini Trees | Slip Away [EP] | Self-Released |
| 11 | 2nd Grade | Hit To Hit | Double Double Whammy |
| 12 | Retirement Party | Runaway Dog | Counter Intuitive |
| 13 | Disheveled Cuss | Disheveled Cuss | Sargent House |
| 14 | Ex Norwegian | Hue Spotting | Beyond Before |
| 15 | Sahara | Pure Glass | Hand Drawn Dracula |
| 16 | Remo Drive | A Portrait Of An Ugly Man | Epitaph |
| 17 | Phoebe Bridgers | Punisher | Dead Oceans |
| 18 | Tenci | My Heart Is An Open Field | Keeled Scales |
| 19 | Atta Boy | Big Heart Manners | Self-Released |
| 20 | Arca | KiCk i | XL/Beggars Group |
| 21 | Lady Legs | Off Days | Communicating Vessels |
| 22 | Psychic Markers | Psychic Markers | Bella Union/PIAS |
| 23 | Baths | Pop Music False B-Sides II | Basement's Basement |
| 24 | Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever | Sideways To New Italy | Sub Pop |
| 25 | The Beths | Jump Rope Glazers | Carpark |
| 26 | Woods | Strange To Explain | Woodsist |
| 27 | Momma | Two Of Me | Danger Collective |
| 28 | Moses Sumney | Grae | Jagjaguwar |
| 29 | Baba Ali | Rethinking Sensual Pleasure | 30th Century |
| 30 | Dehd | Flower Of Devotion | Fire Talk |
Top 3 Adds
1.) Yalc123 – Yalc Nitsua Mailliw
Recommended if you like: William Austin Clay, Father, JPEGMAFIA
2.) George Clanton and Nick Hexum – George Clanton and Nick Hexum
Recommended if you like: Negative Gemeni, Apex Twin
3.) Soko – Feel Feelings
Recommended if you like: Ariel Pink, Conan Mockasin, Cat Power
| Rank | Artist | Record | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yalc123 | Yalc Nitsua Mailliw | Citrus City |
| 2 | George Clanton And Nick Hexum | George Clanton And Nick Hexum | 100% Electronica |
| 3 | Soko | Feel Feelings | Because |
| 4 | Cloud Nothings | The Black Hole Understands | Self-Released |
| 5 | Tough Age | Which Way Am I? | Mint |
| 6 | Winter | Endless Space (Between You And I) | Bar/None |
| 7 | Crack Cloud | Pain Olympics | Meat Machine |
| 8 | Protomartyr | Ultimate Success Today | Domino |
| 9 | Fat Night | Live For Each Other | Acrophase |
| 10 | Exploding Flowers | Stumbling Blocks | Smash It Up! |