Top 5 Charts:
1.) Jerry Paper – Abracadabra
Abracadabra magically takes all your worries away as Jerry Paper’s groovy and chill tunes take you on a relaxing journey. Funny, witty, catchy––and totally accessible.
2.) Phoebe Bridgers – Punisher
If you haven’t heard this one then you should do yourself a favor and go give it a listen. Phoebe Bridgers proves herself once again with another gorgeous project. Check out KJHK’s review of the album!
3.) 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.
4.) Waldo Witt – Inner Paths
Waldo Witt really turned some head with this project. With expansive soundscapes and stellar production, Inner Paths is a great debut EP.
5.) Modern Color – From the Leaves of Your Garden
Thrashing and fun punk that fits snuggly into the KJHK sound.
| Rank | Artist | Record | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Paper | Abracadabra | Stones Throw |
| 2 | Phoebe Bridgers | Punisher | Dead Oceans |
| 3 | Thao And The Get Down Stay Down | Temple | Domino |
| 4 | Waldo Witt | Inner Paths | Self-Released |
| 5 | Modern Color | From The Leaves Of Your Garden | Other People |
| 6 | Maita | Best Wishes | Kill Rock Stars |
| 7 | Dream Wife | So When You Gonna… | Lucky Number |
| 8 | Retirement Party | Runaway Dog | Counter Intuitive |
| 9 | Baths | Pop Music False B-Sides II | Basement's Basement |
| 10 | Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever | Sideways To New Italy | Sub Pop |
| 11 | Dehd | Flower Of Devotion | Fire Talk |
| 12 | Perfume Genius | Set My Heart On Fire Immediately | Matador/Beggars |
| 13 | Sahara | Pure Glass | Hand Drawn Dracula |
| 14 | Mr Ben And The Bens | Life Drawing | Bella Union/PIAS |
| 15 | Mini Trees | Slip Away [EP] | Self-Released |
| 16 | Owen Pallett | Island | Domino |
| 17 | Arthur | Hair Of The Dog | Honeymoon |
| 18 | Beths, The | Jump Rope Gazers | Carpark |
| 19 | 2nd Grade | Hit To Hit | Double Double Whammy |
| 20 | Idles | Ultra Mono [Advance Tracks] | Partisan |
| 21 | Varsity | Fine Forever | Run For Cover |
| 22 | Soccer Mommy | Color Theory | Loma Vista/Concord |
| 23 | Tenci | My Heart Is An Open Field | Keeled Scales |
| 24 | Paint | Spiritual Vegas | Mexican Summer |
| 25 | Illuminati Hotties | FREE I.H: This Is Not the One You've Been Waiting For | Big Scary Monsters |
| 26 | Nana Grizol | South Somewhere Else | Arrowhawk/Don Giovanni |
| 27 | Lady Legs | Off Days | Communicating Vessels |
| 28 | Psychic Markers | Psychic Markers | Bella Union/PIAS |
| 29 | Nick Hakim | Will This Make Me Good | ATO |
| 30 | Moses Sumney | Grae | Jagjaguwar |
Top 3 Adds
1.) Washed Out – Purple Noon
Recommended if you like: Toro y Moi, Panda Bear, Deerhunter
2.) Ganser – Just Look At That Sky
Recommended if you like: Algiers, Protomartyr, Shopping
3.) Madeline Kenney – Sucker’s Lunch
Recommended if you like: Caroline Rose, Anna Burch, Long Beard
| Rank | Artist | Record | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washed Out | Purple Noon | Sub Pop |
| 2 | Ganser | Just Look At That Sky | Felte |
| 3 | Madeline Kenney | Sucker's Lunch | Carpark |
| 4 | Black Soprano Family | Black Soprano Family | Entertainment One |
| 5 | Anna Meredith | FIBS | Black Fury Prince |
| 6 | Land Of Talk | Indistinct Conversations | Saddle Creek |
| 7 | Pretty Flowers | The Long Con [EP] | Self-Released |
| 8 | Marlana | At Least I Tried [EP] | Play Count |
| 9 | Fontaines Dc | A Hero's Death | Partisan |
| 10 | Song Sung | This Ascension Is Ours | Night Time Stories |