Music Essentials
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Only music makes me cry now
Only music can make me cry now is the debut album from Sweden’s Becky and the Birds. It’s complicated, intimate hyperpop that’s packed with ideas and experiments, yet still feels restrained.
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Physical Surveillance
Physical Surveillance is the third album from Jagged Baptist Club. It’s high-energy, hooky rock and roll built for the live show.
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The Actress EP
I didn’t know Goldie Boutilier until very recently. Her story is shocking and stranger than fiction. The Actress is great, but when you know the backstory it’s breathtaking.
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Headache
Girl Scout’s third EP is an indie rock barnburner. Anxiety and depression rarely sound this much fun.
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Tough, Listen
Tough, Listen is the second full-length of 2024 from Dead Anyway. They continue to push their dark and sinister sounds in new directions. It’s killer stuff
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Kicking at Tombstones
This collection of songs from Dead Anyway’s discography is a companion to the book of lyrics. It’s instantly compelling and a perfect complement to the printed piece.
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starlet ep
I first heard and wrote about googly eyes not long ago, but her proper EP is here and it’s terrific
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Maniac
I’ve known about Flower Face, but I only started listening last week. She makes indie pop with a sinister lyrical edge and wild videos. Can’t wait for the album
