Alvvays are two women, three men, a crate of C-86 tapes and a love of jingle-jangle. Convening in Toronto, the group have been making music since since dusk or maybe dawn.
Alvvays' third album, the nervy joyride that is the compulsively lovable Blue Rev, doesn't simply reassert what's always been great about Alvvays but instead reimagines it. They have, in part and sum, never been better.
On his third solo outing as Panda Bear, Animal Collective's Noah Lennox balances blossoming melodic pop with wildly experimental sound techniques, hitting on a stunningly unique sound that's both overwhelming and inspirational.
Green vinyl - You can feel the crushing weight of this album with one listen. Listen to “Soul-Net” on repeat during the drive home from euthanizing your childhood dog.
The British indie rock duo have hooks stuffed with bait and a keen eye for assessing self-delusion. Their debut is the sound of two women stoking mutiny from a slow descent into madness. - Pitchfork
Not for Radio's debut Melt folds shadowy, rhythmic pop into compact, ten-track songs; Maria Zardoya’s voice drifting over taut synths and pulse-driven grooves; CD edition including opener 'Puddles'.
Homeshake - Midnight Snack CASSETTE; a warm, late-night set of hazy synth R&B and lo-fi grooves with intimate tape textures; includes the standout track "Heat."
Blues Magoos - Electric Comic Book LP (high definition vinyl). A punchy psych-garage set pressed on high definition vinyl and issued with a replica of the original comic insert; features "Pipe Dream."
Normandie lean harder here: Side Effects Pt. 1 pares their hooks to a taut seven-song 12"; blistering cuts like "Cyanide" sit beside intimate acoustic reworks. Pressed on white marble vinyl.