DIIV: Is the Is Are
Shoegaze outfit, DIIV, brings dreamy vibes both familiar and present on this sophomore release.
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The Donkeys: Midnight Palms
Fresh off a recent tour, the Donkeys nailed it with this five-track EP.
The Ovaries-eez: I Saw You In My Dream
From lyrics, to harmonies, to general loveliness, this is an album that will stand the test of time, both in Lawrence and in the KJHK stacks.
Wild Nothing: Life of Pause
Life of Pause is an intermediary album. It is an unsteady, but promising bridge to Wild Nothing’s next project.
Nap Eyes: Thought Rock Fish Scale
This follow-up to Nap Eyes' debut is lazy music for rockers in the sun.
Emily Wells: Promise
Promise employs classical instruments along with hip-hop backtracks for a classical yet current sound.
Basement: Promise Everything
After a four-year hiatus, melodic hardcore/emo/alternative rockers, Basement, return with a new album, Promise Everything.
Field Music: Commontime
While a bit long, the latest from the prog-pop band out of England is full of unusual rhythms and pop influences that will keep you dancing.
Chairlift: Moth
Romanticism reigns free in the world of Chairlift, and while they may not always have their love reciprocated they can see the magic all around them.
Susanna Rose: Snowbound
A simple folk album with a sweet, soft tone.
The 427’s: Mavericks
Mavericks is an instrumental surf-noir album and the debut full-length from Canadian band, The 427's.
Julien Baker: Sprained Ankle
Younger Sharon Van Etten, with the good kind of gloom.
Low Cut High Tops: Eh, Whatever
Low Cut High Tops does everything wrong and makes it sound great.
The James Hunter Six: Hold On!
With energetic saxophone, frisky drums and guiding keyboard, let James Hunter’s soothing voice on this soul album liven up your day.
The Magnetic Zeros: PersonA
A new name and a new sound have The Magnetic Zeros on the path to success.
Mass Gothic: Mass Gothic
Mass Gothic deliver an intriguing slab of synth-pop laden with darkwave, indie rock and even a few doom metal influences.
Savages: Adore Life
The London group's second LP improves upon its' predecessor in some ways, but ultimately isn't as thrilling of a ride.
Julia Brown: An Abundance of Strawberries
An Abundance of Strawberries is lo-fi gold; it feels like being outside on the nicest day of the year.
Pillar Point: Marble Mouth
Despite the heavy-handed influence from of Montreal's Kevin Barnes, Scott Reitherman achieves a dense, indelibly fun sound.
Tindersticks: The Waiting Game
The Waiting Game is one of the winter's most ambitious and assured albums.
Your Friend: Gumption
Through pain and growth, Lawrence artist Tayrn Miller finds truly beautiful ways to translate her human experience.
Ty Segall: Emotional Mugger
Here is an album that fits perfectly in Segall's discography; Emotional Mugger is evolved just enough to sound fresh.
Ringo Deathstarr: Pure Mood
Ringo Deathstarr is a band with a divided spirit. Equal parts indie-chill and stoner riff-rock, Pure Mood works towards a good finish.
Eleanor Friedberger: New View
New View lacks some of the experimentation that was common during work with The Fiery Furnaces, but is still worth a listen.