Editors' Choice for June 2025

The storied Brazilian trio celebrates the 50th anniversary of their debut album with a new drummer to carry on the samba doido tradition.

— Thom Jurek

The band up the production values -- adding extra keys and horns -- but lose none of their usual fiery passion in the process.

— Tim Sendra

Richard Fearless returns with an album of stark, uncompromising techno drawing from noise and drone influences.

— Paul Simpson

A relentlessly noisy, driving, hooky, and unpredictable debut album submerged in lo-fi murk and perfectly damaged.

— Marcy Donelson

The acclaimed U.K. rapper's sixth album explores themes of transformation, growth, and self-empowerment.

— Paul Simpson

Pulp's first album in 24 years contemplates the difference between aging and maturity with their expected wit and surprising tenderness.

— Heather Phares

A compilation album serves as a curated overview for this invisibly influential '80s pre-grunge band from Boston.

— Fred Thomas

Weighted by expectations, the Baltimore band rise to the occasion on their surprising and satisfying fourth LP.

— Timothy Monger