Cooler Returns
The second album from this jangly yet surreal Canadian indie rock quartet matures ever so slightly with more intentional pacing and understated arrangements.
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Film Music 1976-2020
Astralwerks / Opal
Essentially a greatest-hits compilation of the ambient pioneer's most memorable film and television appearances.
Ritual Divination
Riding Easy Records
Sabbath-sized riffs, Afrobeat rhythms, and fever dream production all contribute to the most inspired album to date from this Afro-metal quartet.
The Wide Wide River
Domino
A richly satisfying chamber folk matchup between Yorkston and the eclectic Swedish ensemble.
Piano Piano
Dualtone Music
The Lumineers co-founder delivers a striking, ethereal debut of piano instrumentals.
Various Artists
Somewhere Between: Mutant Pop, Electronic Minimalism & Shadow Sounds of Japan 1980-1988
Light in the Attic Records
Light in the Attic continue their Japan Archival Series with this bounty of assorted left-field treats, led by Mkwaju Ensemble and Dip in the Pool.
The Last Exit
Wrecking Light
The duo builds on Slow Air's sunbaked dream pop with a shimmering soundtrack for getting lost on the open road.
Palberta5000
Wharf Cat Records
New York abstract punks Palberta embrace pop in their own way on their mature yet still playful fifth album.
Isles
Ninja Tune
The Belfast-raised duo continue delivering their distinctive, high-impact blend of garage, house, trance, and other styles on their second full-length.
Destiny Street Complete
Omnivore
Richard Hell presents listeners with three versions of his flawed but outstanding second album, all of which are worth hearing.
You Will Never Know Why
Darla Distribution
The third album from the adventurous indie electronic group, containing some of their most emotionally direct songwriting.
For the Betterment of Well People
Maybe Mars
Gently melodic, carefully arranged, and mildly psychedelic strum pop from an L.A. duo who used to play echoing noise rock.
Leap Second
Castle Face
The debut album from this Peruvian-born artist is a filing cabinet full of contrasting layers, samples, and otherworldly song ideas.
Something To Say To You
Grand Jury Music
The Maryland-based artist's sophomore album finds her expanding her magical bedroom pop sound.
Ongoing Dispute
PNKSLM
The Danish indie rockers' second album is a cathartic airing of grievances full of hooks and heavy, post-punk-tinged guitar atmosphere.
The Blue of Distance
Western Vinyl Records
An immersive, water-themed set of compositions that blur the distinctions between organic and manufactured sounds.
Despondent Transponder
Only Forever Records
2006 debut from the Sacramento shoegaze duo, which matches mind-altering sonics with strong songwriting.
Art of the Mandolin
Deutsche Grammophon
A colorful, dazzling set of beautifully recorded works, theoretically written for the mandolin.
Transatlantic
Orchid Classics
A clever program that emphasizes commonalities as much as differences in the two across-the-pond musical cultures.
Béla Bartók: String Quartets Nos. 1, 3 & 5
Harmonia Mundi
Precise, intense readings of arguably the premier string quartets of the 20th century.
Reich: Eight Lines; City Life; Music for Two or More Pianos; Vermont Counterpoint; New York Counterpoint
Naxos
A good chronological view of Reich's music, with lively, fresh performances.
Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Nos. 7 & 10
Onyx / Onyx Classics
Ehnes concludes his Beethoven sonata cycle with these superbly controlled performances.
Rising w/ The Crossing
New Focus / New Focus Recordings
A collection of live tracks originating from the COVID-19 pandemic gives a good introduction to this fine choir.