The Domestics: The Domestics
With a style consisting mainly of indie-rock and folk, soothing synths and dainty percussion adorn this self-titled debut.
Harrison Hipp
The Dead Weather: Dodge and Burn
White is not at the helm on this album nearly as much as the band’s previous releases though he does appear successfully and sparingly.
Shigeto: Intermission
Intermission is a web of sound catching all that flies through it, whether electronic, hip-hop, jazz, or anything else floating around in the mind of Saginaw.
Prefuse 73: Rivington Não Rio
Rivington Não Rio is the next inimitable chapter in the career of Herren and rests firmly within a style he can call his own.
Born Ruffians: Ruff
The Born Ruffians might’ve grown up a bit with this mellow, mature release but Ruff fits their identity to a tee.
Blitzen Trapper: All Across This Land
Blitzen Trapper still embodies the blue collar drive of a band at war with the road and at peace with annually pouring their hearts out to fans nationwide.
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Hermitude: Dark Night Sweet Light
Formerly bandmates in their project “Funk Injections” as teens, Dubber and Stuart have propelled Hermitude on to a global platform.
Mammoth Life: Baycation
Born in Lawrence, Mammoth Life can be identified as indie-rock, pop ‘n roll, dream-pop, or d) all of the above.
John Scofield: Past Present
Scofield is nimble by nature in this release and resilient as ever.
Dam-Funk: Invite The Light
Born in the early ‘70s, Damon Riddick has grown up through eras of funk, soul, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic.
La Luz: Weirdo Shrine
La Luz maintain an adventurous, psych aura throughout Weirdo Shrine.
Organ Jazz Trio: New Standards For The Green Lady
Having played together for over 12 years, Organ Jazz Trio define cohesiveness.
Vinyl Williams: Into
Being surrounded by the right people and with his musical background, Vinyl Williams is poised to keep up his psychedelic, surrealist songwriting.
Nattali Rize & Notis: New Era Frequency
Nattali Rize & Notis have teamed up to bring a new age reggae sound to the new era.
Wilco: Star Wars
20 years of Wilco in 11 songs.
FFS: FFS
FFS is undoubtedly a blend of Franz Ferdinand and Sparks with the unmistakable voice of Alex Kapronos present throughout.
Thee Oh Sees: Mutilator Defeated At Last
Mutilator Defeated At Last is yet another fantastic release from the California psych-rockers. Fans of Thee Oh Sees can realistically expect more and more tours with solid albums on a consistent basis.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra: Multi-Love
Multi-Love is an exceptional release right in time for summer. Unknown Mortal Orchestra shines in its third album, courtesy of Jagjaguwar Records.
Kikagaku Moyo: Forest of Lost Children
This record has its moments of punchy, rhythmic jam-rock that echo a band like Umphrey’s McGee but also channels more groovy, world sounds reminiscent of Thievery Corporation.
Bearhug: So Gone
So Gone will be a great summer record that will garner more interest in the future of Bearhug.
THEESatisfaction: EarthEE
THEESatisfaction blurs lines between genres while putting forth bold ideas.
Father John Misty: I Love You, Honeybear
I Love You, Honeybear is a wonderful sophomore follow-up to Fear Fun and J. Tillman’s career as Father John Misty is in its prime.