Tyler Ballgame – For The First Time, Again
Tyler Ballgame sings like he’s possessed by the ghosts of the entire Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Roy Orbison, chiefly. But does his debut album rise above the level of pastiche?
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IDK – E.T.D.S. A Mixtape by .idk.
Maryland rapper IDK hits new heights on his latest mixtape, which features MF DOOM, RZA, Pusha T, and a top-notch cast of producers.
Jo Passed – Away
Making his return after eight years, Jo Hirabayashi—the creative force behind Jo Passed—retains his knack for writing knotty indie rock.
Fazed on a Pony – swan
Auckland based singer-songwriter Peter McCall makes a giant leap on his latest release, serving up indie rock with a side of alternative country.
Jana Horn – Jana Horn
On her third LP, the Austin singer-songwriter leans further into glistening folk rock.
Winged Wheel – Desert So Green
Winged Wheel’s third album of subtle, restrained experimental rock rewards attention.
Dry Cleaning – Secret Love
On their third LP, the London post-punk band draws out glimmering bits of truth from their abstract inclinations.