Nérija – Blume
For many decades, jazz music has existed in a state of identity confusion, caught between the worlds of highbrow art music and downhome folk music made by and for the…
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Jeremie Albino – Hard Time
When it comes to music depicting the slow life, strong country roots and old folklore usually prevail. Canada's Jeremie Albino, however, is here to prove that the slow life deserves…
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Ra Ra Riot – Superbloom
Brooklyn's Ra Ra Riot has always been a band that could never quite be explained with just one song. Their eccentric style has been largely unmatched, with each new album finding…
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Clairo—Immunity
Clairo has wanted to move beyond bedroom pop for a while. Her first hit “Pretty Girl” went viral in the bizarre and unexpected way that found fame for many teenage…
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Bury Me With Dead Roses by Phora
Bury me With Dead Roses is the latest album from California rapper Phora. Phora has been professionally releasing music since 2012. He landed a deal with Warner Bro in 2017.…
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Burna Boy – African Giant
Nigerian artists are on the rise: this past weekend Afrofusion Superstar, Burna Boy, released his fourth studio album titled African Giant. The 28- year-old artist has already had a very…
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Meg & Dia – happysad
When sisters Meg and Dia Frampton first formed their band in 2004, it was an effort born out of family history, childhood passions, and aspirational indulgences. During the next decade,…
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Of Monsters and Men – Fever Dream
When a band reaches the point of embarking upon their third record, there comes the question: "What now?" While the first two records are often amalgamated into one long introduction,…
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Trev Deshon – Stressin'
Buzzing Los Angles artist Trev Deshon releases his debut album Stessin'. This album is filled with ambitious lyrics and lit themes. The South Central emcee's perseverance is evidence of ups &…
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Lord Haiti – On My Soul 1.5
Lord Haiti is a Producer/DJ from Chicago's west side. He has worked with many bell ringing names such as Bianca Shaw, Lil B, and Jadakiss. His sound refuses to be pinned…
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Various Artists – Sunny Side Up
In most cities, a thriving music culture comes from an established tradition with generations of artists passing on wisdom and practices over time. Melbourne, Australia, however, has taken a different…
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Freya Ridings—Freya Ridings
British singer/songwriter Freya Ridings' eponymous debut album is a heartfelt musing on pain and vulnerability. It explores the pushes and pulls of love with her first-rate vocals and rare songwriting…
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