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The latest from Bush is a melancholic delight. I Beat Loneliness combines '90s alt rock, grunge, and metal sounds; it's an evolution for the storied band that keeps things fresh and compelling. Gavin Rossdale's voice is filled with raw power and urgency as he takes on themes of loss, release, and finding a way to move forward. The drums are relentless, the guitar-driven melodies potent and moody. Longtime fans of the band will relish this album, which ranks among the band's best works...and with songs this emotionally affecting and catchy, new fans should come running, too. More

Crucial Cuts From The Heart of the Ark (1973-1978) is a new compilation of music recorded by the legendary reggae artist and producer Lee "Scratch" Perry at his backyard studio, Black Ark. These five years highlight the full range of his revolutionary, experimental techniques in dub production. The collection is studded with gems like Junior Murvin’s classic “Police & Thieves,” Perry and The Congo's mesmerizing “Fisherman Dub," The Heptones’ effervescent “Sufferer’s Time,” and much more. Crucial Cuts celebrates a pivotal period of creativity in reggae and in music in general, as Perry's groundbreaking production has influenced artists across genres. It's a must-have collection. More

Wet Leg has done it again. The critically-acclaimed Isle of Wight five-piece is back with a splendid sophomore album, moisturizer . On this smart and fearless album, the band tackles themes of obsession and all-consuming love. "CPR" is a droll punk track with new wave elements. "catch these fists" moves from understated, simmering verses to full-on dance punk choruses. "davina mccall" is a deceptively easygoing, lovely indie rock love song. This is probably one of the best albums you'll hear this year, effortlessly capturing that sense of being in love (and sometimes being totally underwater because of it). More

Barry Can't Swim's Loner feels poised to become one of the biggest electronic releases of the year. Out on Ninja Tune, it's an eclectic, euphoric journey through dance genres. Acid, 2-step, gospel, jazz, and Balearic beats add dimension to these intelligent and addictive dance songs. Highlights include the yearning throwback soul vocals on "Cars Pass By Like Childhood Sweethearts," the glitchy hyperpop of "Still Riding," the unmitigated joy of "Kimpton," and the mournful gospel sounds of "All My Friends." Loner is a beautiful, blissed-out album that is absolutely essential listening for our troubled times. More

Rival Consoles returns with one of his most moving and atmospheric releases to date. Many of the songs on Landscape From Memory began life as a series of forgotten, discarded audio fragments that the British producer fleshed out and brought to wonderful, glistening life — a workaround to the debilitating creative block Ryan Lee West dealt with for one agonizing year. The glitchy electronics and warm washes of sound in these electronic compositions instantly evoke sensations of hope, despair, pain, and ecstasy over the course of the album's runtime. These songs feel like a celebration of the human experience, of challenges met, of imaginative solutions to seemingly impossible problems. It's a work of sheer beauty. More

Houston pop phenom Keshi marks a triumphant return with the stunning Requiem . Conceived in part as a tribute to a fallen friend and collaborator, Keshi lets raw emotion guide his songs. On tracks like “Soft Spot” and “Euphoria,” his style drifts further away from his earlier lo-fi sound in favor of a more exquisite production. Don’t miss this one. More

Seeing The National live is a magnificent, revelatory experience. The vocals are urgent and insistent, the melodies driving and powerful, the mood elevated and transformative. The band's new live concert album, Rome , will transport listeners to a very special night under the stars of the Italian city, circa summer 2024. Listening to these twenty-one relentless tracks, it's easy to get caught up in the compelling, intense atmosphere of the band's performances. Rome is The National at their addictive, epic best. More

Sarah Jarosz seventh studio album, Polaroid Lovers , delivers her viscerally potent and resplendent brand of folk-rock, while exploring the ephemeral moments that indelibly shape our lives. The alchemy of Jarosz's finely wrought lyricism, gorgeous vocal work, and virtuosic yet unfettered musicality creates an album-long meditation on love and longing. More

Taking its name from the infamous Georgia recording studio, Capricorn is a big step in the evolution of Atlanta bluesman Eddie 9V. Whether it’s the N’awlins funk of lead single “Yella Alligator” or the simmering ‘70s soul of “Are We Through” or “How Long,” Eddie 9V spreads his wings and flies across the genres and decades on Capricorn . More