The singer/songwriter and producer's second debut album is a satisfying blend of electronic noise, pop theatrics, and indie balladry.
On her Southern Lord debut, the Swedish artist delivers seven pipe organ instrumentals inspired by a 16th century Italian "monster park."
Buffalo's Che Noir demonstrates her remarkably focused lyricism and stylistic versatility over Apollo Brown's rich, earthy productions.
The singer/songwriter imbues these character sketches with the deeply personal warmth of his previous album, Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest.
Early recordings by the crossover pianist that display his maverick, hard bop, and avant-garde sensibilities.
A world in flames drives the punk/indie legend to create one of his toughest and most passionate works since his days in Hüsker Dü.
A psychedelic beat collage that expresses multiple perceptions of the meaning of summer.
The seasoned Richmond, Virginia jazz-funk quintet consolidate their known powers and reveal new ones on their major-label debut.
The bassist celebrates the classic Jimmy Smith, Wes Montgomery, and Oliver Nelson albums of 1966 on this vibrant big-band session.
On her first leader date in a decade, the iconic drummer showcases all her gifts as a singer, instrumentalist, writer, and producer with a star-studded cast.
The long-awaited second outing from drummer Dan Weiss' provocative jazz-doom metal ensemble.
Harcourt resumes cinematic post-rock composer mode with his second all-instrumental album in a row.
The Black Dice member switches gears dramatically with an album of concise pop tunes, but still can't escape his own inherent weirdness.
A sleek, poignant fifth album from the Manchester art rockers, who prioritized songwriting and vocals with help from producer John Congleton.
The folk-rock band's fourth album is a compassionate and rewarding work of Indian summer liminality.
A tidy box containing every album Fleetwood Mac released between 1969 and 1974, featuring bonus tracks and an unreleased live album from 1974.
This dense double album from the U.K. group finds them further refining their bizarre, maximal approach to pop sounds.
A very strong recital by violinist Pike features an inspired Vaughan Williams pairing.
Brilliantly transparent, propulsive performances of Respighi favorites are deeply satisfying.
Beautifully precise performances by fast-rising guitarist Kuang, with a major new work included.
Extremely smooth, well-drilled Schubert with exceptional homogeneity of string sound.
The world premiere of a unique work honoring all the allied nationalities of World War I, beautifully performed.
Superb eight-disc summation of the ten-year collaboration between two giants of the U.K. folk-rock community.
Third album by Mexican garage band sees them expanding and tightening their sound in exciting new ways.
A set of 14 unreleased pieces for the soundtrack to the 2018 Universal Beings tour documentary add up to much, much more than a set of extras.
The one-time shock master ages gracefully with the help of Shooter Jennings on another set of catchy earworms.
After outings with Thurston Moore, the power trio return to explore the dimensions of space and power on this double-length offering.
Eschewing the usual psychedelic folk mix of previous albums, Berry dips into country-rock for a relaxed set of songs.
Tuneful and bittersweet, the West Coast musician's sixth album is equally well-suited for summer drives or broken hearts on the mend.
Languid soundscapes and trippy ambient pop from Neu!/Harmonia co-founder Michael Rother.
Box set of the Neu!/Harmonia co-founder's solo works from 1983 onwards, moving from Krautrock to dreamy ambient pop.
The 20th anniversary edition of Mirah's debut album celebrates its enduring brilliance with remastering and creative covers by friends old and new.
Ex-members of Oakland post-punk band the World explore funk-friendly no wave and and minimal electro on this bright debut.
An unissued 2007 live-in-studio session between Jim, Cody, and Luther Dickinson, Charlie Musselwhite, Alvin Youngblood Hart, and Jimbo Mathus.
After a couple of albums that exploded in proggy grandeur, the group dial it back in favor of more-focused and energetic avant-garage punk.
Noah Anthony further refines the darkwave pop sound of 2018's Somewhere Else, incorporating acoustic instruments into his sophisticated arrangements.
The legendary guitarist and composer returns with a wide-ranging set that explores the future through the twin lenses of past and present.
The East Coast bluesman and band address the pain and suffering of the 2020s with empathy and the desire for justice and healing.
The Speedy Ortiz frontwoman digs deep on her second solo album, pairing intricate, mercurial sounds and words with newfound emotional openness.
The Black Twig Pickers and House and Land member makes her solo debut on this winsome and gently experimental folk set.
A very fine Das Lied von der Erde, with a glorious finale from Sarah Connolly.
Fascinating tropes on a variety of pieces associated with the St. John's College Chapel, beautifully performed.
The singer/songwriter pays tribute to one of her biggest influences with artfully restrained interpretations of his poems.
On his first ECM studio outing in two decades, the Norwegian guitarist delivers luxuriant melodies and textures in new compositions and improvisations.
Gorgeous melodies and songs drawn from childhood memories make this album equally magical and down to earth.
Arriving just months after their last full-length, new album from London's long-running cosmic jazz collective is a meditation on uneasy feelings.
The Los Angeles outfit defy expectations with this quirkily inspired, sci-fi concept album.
The band celebrate 20 years with the wildly adventurous conclusion to Phanerozoic I, creating an allegory of evolutionary history and cosmic tragedy.
With drummer Gavin Harrison now a songwriting partner for Bruce Soord, the band deliver a deep and troubling treatise on subjective truths.
Over 50 years and dozens of albums in, these roots reggae veterans sound as fresh and inspired as they did on their earliest songs.
The venerable trio's first album in seven years delivers noisy, mesmerizing catharsis.
On his seventh solo album, the art rock icon explores elongated approaches to his already sprawling mystical guitar noise.
Exceptional Shostakovich that captures both the darkness and the passion in his work.
This long-overdue reissue of the entire recorded output of the Duster side project is late-'90s slowcore and space rock at its best.
A gorgeous album in four parts, uniting previous releases of the individual parts and combining music thematically in new ways.
The band's cathartic second album adds clarity, heft, and cultural relevance to their searing brand of post-punk.
Synoptic adaptation of thousands of years of Chinese tradition for the classical guitar, an instrument from outside of that tradition.
The French duo tone down the technicolor in favor of a more expressive sound that's still hooky and fun.