Second Acts and Shapeshifters
A lo-fi study beats producer grows up, a hip-hop widow grabs the mic, plus sex, money, and grime
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Stereolab Make Their Groovy Return
“Aerial Troubles” is the first single from the art-pop greats’ first new album since 2010.
Throwback Soul, Futuristic Synths
Plus an ambient collaboration between two of our favorite musicians and more
Mdou Moctar’s Band May Be Even Heavier Without Him
“Amidinin” is the first release by Takaat, a new project from the Tuareg guitarist’s supporting players.
Five Albums for Spring Rebirth
Whether that means quiet reflection or reemerging from winter with a vengeance
Warped ’90s Throwbacks, Wildfire Folk Songs
Plus snappy Italian-language post-punk, impressionistic indie rap, and hilarious songs about the perils of performing on 'Tiny Desk'
Panda Bear Breaks Down Six Perfectly Produced Albums and Songs
From Dean Blunt to King Tubby, these are the productions that inspire the indie-pop experimentalist most.