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- Run The Jewels:\u00a0Run The Jewels 3<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Bonobo:\u00a0Migration<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Ron Gallo:\u00a0Heavy Meta<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Pheonix Afrobeat Orchestra:\u00a0PAO<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Zavala:\u00a0Fantasmas<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Brandon Can’t Dance:\u00a0Graveyard Of Good Times<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- The Regrettes:\u00a0Feel Your Feelings Fool!<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- John Wesley Coleman III:\u00a0Microwave Dreams<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Thigh Master:\u00a0Early Times<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Priests:\u00a0Nothing Feels Natural<\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- The Flaming Lips:\u00a0Oczy Mlody<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Foxygen:\u00a0Hang<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Cherry Glazerr:\u00a0Apocalipstick<\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- The XX:\u00a0I See You<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Truckstop Honeymoon:\u00a0Big Things And Little Things Too<\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Ty Segall:\u00a0Ty Segall<\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Austra:\u00a0Future Politics<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Joan Of Arc:\u00a0He’s Got The Whole This Land Is Your Land In The Palm Of His Hand<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Stef Chura:\u00a0Messes<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Once & Future Band:\u00a0Once & Future Band<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Sacred Paws:\u00a0Strike A Match<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Applesauce Tears:\u00a0Commuters<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Julie Byrne: Not Even Happiness<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Nouvelle Vague:\u00a0I Could Be Happy<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- The Dig:\u00a0Bloodshot Tokyo<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Campbell Woods:\u00a0Oxford Street<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Strand Of Oaks:\u00a0Hard Love<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Scammers:\u00a0Conventions<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Stik Figa:\u00a0Stik Figa Is Not Quite Himself<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Bash & Pop: Anything Could Happen<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- La Guerre: Sapphires<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Momma’s Boy: Liquid Courage [EP]<\/i><\/li>\n
- Bleachbear: Cowboy Movie Star<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Albin Lee Meldau: Lovers [EP]<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Mona: In The Middle [EP]<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Surfer Blood: Snowdonia<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Ryan Adams: Prisoner<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
- Ben Markley Big Band: Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
- Michael Zilber: Originals For The Originals<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Split-Lip Rayfield:\u00a0On My Way<\/em>\n
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- Unabashed folk-bluegrass smacking the back of your head everytime you turn on the car radio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Xiu Xiu:\u00a0FORGET<\/em>\n
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- A spooky slow-trodding return for the post-punk group following their cover of the Twin Peaks soundtrack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Mac DeMarco: “This Old Dog \/ My Old Man”<\/em> [SINGLES]\n
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- Singles off of Mac DeMarco’s next LP that is dropping in may. Acoustic and drum machine heavy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- The Orwells: Terrible Human Beings<\/em>\n
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- A new direction for the Chicago-native rockers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Hanni El Khatib: Savage Times<\/em>\n
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- A return, more electronic return for the heartbreaking rocker who has been dropping EP after EP leading up to this release.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Ty Richards: Zillion<\/em>\n
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- A funky, goofy rock record peppered with psychedelia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Spaceface: Sun Kids\n
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- An atmospheric pop-rock LP with field-crossing melodies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Hand Habits: Wildly Idle (Humble Before The Void)<\/em>\n
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- A perfect mix between Angel Olsen and Frankie Cosmos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- The Molochs: America’s Velvet Glory<\/em>\n
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- Flashes of ’60s garage rock with a strong mix of Violent Femmes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Homeshake: Fresh Air<\/em>\n
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- A large, mellow R&B record from a Mac DeMarco guitarist… yeah.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n5. Terrible Human Beings<\/em> by The Orwells<\/strong><\/p>\n
Their first record since 2014, Terrible Human Beings has been closely watched by many of their fans. From the Chicago suburbs, The Orwells’ first few releases reflected a modern sort of take on the Doors. A healthy bit of aimless political angst was thrown in and the band played Letterman that year. Terrible Human Beings serves as a departure from that – and one in which The Orwells seem to pick up higher tempo and a lifted-chin from the chest sort of vocal mix.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n4. Savage Times<\/em> by Hanni El Khatib<\/strong><\/p>\n
Savage Time is essentially Hanni El Khatib’s answer to critics who call him a Black Keys rip-off. Following an insane number of EP in 2015 and 2016, Khatib drops the heavy, bluesy element of his previous work for something much more electronically-oriented. With a higher presence of synths, the tempo in his songs now range from the consistent thump to a varied rhythm from track to track. Somehow, Khatib keeps the cool, blue smoke and whiskey chic on lock – stripes and all.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n3. Fresh Air<\/em> by Homeshake<\/strong><\/p>\n
Homeshake is essentially Peter Sagar – a guitarist of Mac DeMarco. Within recent years, though, Sagar has differentiated himself heavily from DeMarco and has gained a steady following. Fresh Air is a slippery and chill demon with humming guitar riffs over a west-coast R&B\u00a0synth. It almost seems like Homeshake is trying to pull an audition to be the backing band for Usher. That’s not a joke.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n2. Wildly Idle (Humble Before the Void)<\/em> by Hand Habits<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
From staffer MacConnell Wilson:<\/p>\n
“I didn\u2019t know what to expect when I picked up Wildly Idle (Humble Before The Void)<\/em> by L.A. based musician, Hand Habits. Initially attracted by the cover art, I brought it home to give it try. Wildly Idle<\/em> was recorded entirely by Meg Duffy, and although having previously released music on her Bandcamp page, this record is her real debut\u2026 and a great one at that. It\u2019s dynamic in its instrumentation, vocals, and overall presentation, but still maintains a focus and leaves you feeling refreshed and satisfied.”<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n1. On My Way<\/em>\u00a0by Split-Lip Rayfield<\/strong><\/p>\n
Split-Lip Rayfield is a Lawrence, KS staple. Anticipated in the area, this album is unapologetic bluegrass that runs wild and mugs you in your car. The tempo on this record kicks off firing with acoustic vigor. The album swings slower at times – each time with lyrics that push classic themes of loss and love. This is a record packed with mandolin, guitar, bass, and banjo. Approach this song wondering which brutal folk song fits your current ass-kicking mood best.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n5. Hang<\/em> by Foxygen<\/strong><\/p>\n
[From a previous week.]<\/p>\n
\u201cHang is the fourth studio album from indie duo, Foxygen, acting as their follow up to \u2026And Star Power (2014). At the heart of it, this is Foxygen. A bold sound that is heavily rooted in classic-rock, and long-time fans will find it very recognizable. What sets this record apart from their others is that it features a forty-piece symphony orchestra, as listed in the liner notes. Running just over thirty minutes, Hang has its moments that will remind you of why you listen to Foxygen in the first place, but also struggles at times, making it worth a listen but weaker than their previous work.\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n4. I See You<\/em> by the XX<\/strong><\/p>\n
[From a previous week.]<\/p>\n
“I See You\u00a0is what happens when goths watch musicals. I kid, but only slightly. I See You boasts a maturity that, until this point, has not been seen in the heartbroken ballads frequenting the British triad\u2019s career. Most notable about this album is the long pauses that are filled only the trademark male-female collaboration. The progression in thier album can also be seen in the more bold use of sampling \u2013 following on the heels of Jamie XX\u2019s In Colour.<\/em>\u00a0This album certainly meets its anticipation.”<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n3. Apocalipstick<\/em> by Cherry Glazerr<\/strong><\/p>\n
[From a previous week.]<\/p>\n
\u201cApocalipstick is exactly the sort of bleeding-heart grunge\u00a0that is needed right now. The guitars are loud and the drums punch. Though the tempo gives a solid bit of variation, the overall result are frank, catchy\u00a0apologies and grievances\u00a0with a more introspective orientation. The angst on this LP is absolutely insidious.\u201d<\/p>\n
- A large, mellow R&B record from a Mac DeMarco guitarist… yeah.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
- Bonobo:\u00a0Migration<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n
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