An intense and beautiful set of Beethoven's cello sonatas seems almost to enter the composer's thought processes.
A remarkable new concerto from the now-nonagenarian Williams is played to the hilt by Mutter and conducted by the composer.
The singer/songwriter's second album is a musical sanctuary where she confronts her past and tries out new sounds.
Melancholy and inspiring, heartbroken and resolute, this is perfectly produced emo(tional) pop with great songs, and in Lili Trifilio, an impressive songwriter and vocalist.
Ben Harper explores generational traditions and cultural trauma on an album reminiscent of peak Curtis Mayfield.
The California outfit takes a more exploratory approach on their philosophically potent eighth album.
Rescued from obscurity by England's Acid Jazz label, the lone album by this Afro-funk master is a treasure we didn't know existed.
Embracing prog rock complexity along with unbeatable pop melodies, the indie rock heroes continue a remarkable winning streak.
The New York bassist delivers an imaginative and reflexive therapeutic second outing as bandleader.
The counterpart to Fear of the Dawn is a relaxed yet vibrant collection that finds Jack White in a fresh, inventive state.
The composer and keyboardist delves deeply into electronics to offer a musical meditation on the unfolding of an ordinary day in the life.
With a new co-producer and greater sense of creative freedom, the indie folk heroine sounds delighted to explore fresh territory.
The singer follows her acclaimed debut with a '90s alt rock-influenced album marked by a feeling of defiant, sensual joy.
A reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic that's tragic, uncertain, and true; their best album yet and a stadium indie triumph.
The guest-heavy companion album to 2021's Black Encyclopedia of the Air grew out of a book of poems about iconic blues and jazz artists.
The former Goat Girl member's debut album blends folk, classical, jazz, and electronic influences into songs with an independent yet generous spirit.
The successful indie electronic duo return with a slightly more club-ready, progressive house-leaning fourth album.
A lushly cinematic record that pairs old-world grandeur with modern art-pop sensibilities.
The 1970s organ icon returns to Blue Note after an over-30-year absence with a funky, textural trio album.
The third of four projected conceptual bi-monthly volumes digs deep into blues, soul, NOLA-funk, and Americana.
Compilation of unreleased live tracks, studio outtakes, and more from this obscure '60s L.A. psych rock band with surf roots.
A stunning debut recital album by mezzo-soprano Charlston explores female characters in voices of astonishing variety and depth.
The band return from a lengthy hiatus with an album that's in step with the 2020s post-punk revival and true to their individuality.
The award-winning drummer/composer switches it up with a piano trio playing impeccably chosen covers and standards.
Stunning compilation of meditative (and surprisingly beat-heavy) new age from the Arizona-based company founded by therapist Dick Sutphen.
Pop music didn't end when the Beatles quit, and this compilation of songs by tuneful hard rockers, peppy singer/songwriters, and sappy dreamers proves it.
This compilation of early synthesizer music and Krautrock offers a perfect primer for anyone interested in digging a little deeper beyond the genre's best-known acts.
Vladislav Delay channels the unceasing activity of city life on the counterpart to his Rakka releases.
Brooklyn act invites guests to contribute to this sonically and lyrically dense album, which includes appearances by members of Dirty Projectors, Counting Crows, and more.
Gradually rising South Londoner with his zeitgeist-seizing first album for Warp Records.