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There’s an emotional immediacy to Part Time’s newest work that seems to answer one simple question about timeless pop: what makes it so great?
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A new voice, a soulful transformation. Amen Dunes, once seen as an outsider, is more likeable and transparent than ever on Freedom.
Read moreMac Demarco ~ This Old Dog
Mac DeMarco's fifth album for Captured Tracks features his most dynamic work to date – and it might even make you cry. This Old Dog is pure gold.
Read moreSports ~ People Can't Stop Chillin'
Sports' second EP, People Can't Stop Chillin, finds the band smoother than ever, essentially nailing their late night aesthetic. PCSC keeps your head in the stars and your foot on the gas.
Read moreDrugdealer ~ The End of Comedy
Drugdealer's debut could soundtrack a mystery film from the 70s that never actually happened.
Read moreMild High Club ~ Skiptracing
*Insert cliche catch phrase here* Ex. "Mild High Club is back and better than ever." But it's true - Skiptracing is one of the most intriguing albums you'll hear in 2016.
Read moreVEGA - Well Known Pleasures
Before Neon Indian there was VEGA, and if you love Neon Indian, Synth Pop, or Retrowave then you need to hear Well Known Pleasures.
Read moreJack Name - Weird Moons
Jack Name's second solo offering, Weird Moons, is an incredible concept album based on his experience with cancer.
Read moreNeon Indian - VEGA Intl. Night School
Neon Indian's LP3 is a risky ride through the nightlife that will keep you dancing without any hesitation. VEGA Intl. Night School is a place where late-night parties, socializing and finding yourself in decadent places (“Smut”) can teach you how to survive not just the nightlife but life in general.
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Gardens & Villa - Music For Dogs
Gardens & Villa's third album, Music For Dogs, finds the band more comfortable with creating experimental songs as they embrace the art-pop influence of Brian Eno.
Read moreMac DeMarco - Another One
Another One is timeless, and its songs will slowly, but surely, become classics from our generation.
Read moreTame Impala - Currents
“Let It Happen” could be Parker’s words to himself as he sorts through a break up, but to us they’re Parker’s way of advising that we open our minds to enjoy something new.
Read moreBobo - Smoke In The Elevator
Kari Jørgensen’s debut as Bobo, paints her as a pop-mistress with an appeal and mystique that’s immediately present.
Read moreAriel Pink ~ pom pom
Does a pop-genius in the 21st Century sound like this?
Read moreConnan Mockasin - Caramel
Caramel is a fascinating glimpse into late night wonderings and wanderings through the mind of a unique New Zealander known as Connan Mockasin.
Read moreBlood Orange ~ Cupid Deluxe
Dev Hynes' Funk and R&B tinged Cupid Deluxe is a contemporary-pop masterpiece and our favorite album of 2013.
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