Amoeba Music

Propagandhi have never been shy about speaking out on their political and social views, and that trend continues on At Peace . The album leans more into a heavy modern rock sound than straight-up punk, and you can hear the heavy rock and metal influences creeping in while still remaining very Propagandhi. “No Longer Young” laments the inevitability of growing older, while the title track lashes out at the current administration, proclaiming, “Hedge every bet / Lick every boot / Make every appeal / Prostrate yourself to the killing machine to spare yourself from its wheels.” More

Evidence gets introspective on the incredible Unlearning Vol. 2 . The followup to 2021's Unlearning Vol. 1 , the tracks are deceptively easy-going, with a rawness and an unpredictable experimental approach just beneath the surface. The production is lush, hypnotic, and often just straight up lovely. Featuring guest appearances from Domo Genesis, Larry June, Theravada, and The Alchemist, Unlearning Vol. 2 is a must-hear for fans of smart, timeless hip-hop. More

This one was worth the wait. As the duo Black Star, No Fear of Time was Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli's first release in two and a half decades. Originally released in 2022 as a digital only record, this excellent, Madlib-produced album is now available to hold in your hip-hop-loving hands. As you'd expect, the album is smart and timely, with standout beats that sometimes veer into the experimental. No Fear of Time is a consuming listen that'll keep you hitting rewind; there's something new to discover (or rediscover) on every track of this fantastic album. 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