Armed with stacks of synthesizers and rare drum-machine grooves, the indie-rock maestro stuffs his new record with mesmerizing dance-rock gold. Brooklyn Vegan praises lead single “Dropkick” as “lightly psychedelic pop that could appeal to Damon Albarn fans as much as (or more than) Jerry Garcia fans.”
Contact: Wendy Waseige
Two of Canada’s most respected artists also happen to be brother and sister. They finally made an album together after a lifetime of talking about it. This collection of duets includes new compositions and stunning covers of Neil Young, Bobby Charles and Leonard Cohen.
Contact: Wendy Waseige
The UK’s hard-hitting quartet harnesses the raw power of its exhilarating live show on this self-produced LP. The band blends classic rock, soul and hip-hop influences to create its first record in four years.
Contact: Max Lefkowitz
After a triumphant reunion tour, Harper returns to the studio with his longtime collaborating band. Their first new album in more than eight years continues their signature blend of rock, soul and R&B.
Contact: Max Lefkowitz
Vogue’s “it girl” mixes pop-gospel melodies with her country foundation. The first of two EPs planned for 2016 showcases the “effervescent” (Washington Post) pop-rock vocalist as Nashville’s most “astute” (NYT) new artist.
Contact: Andrea Evenson
On this Ariel Pink-produced LP, the North Hollywood-based songwriter crafts introspective club anthems on top of tight drum patterns and swirling constellations of synth keys.
Contact: Jamie Williams
The Southern-raised folk-rockers channel the need for personal connection, back it up with jubilant musicianship and meld it together for a 10-track, mandolin-fueled full-length debut.
Contact: Jaclyn D. Carter
The Austin psych-soul duo returns with a collection of sweat-drenched R&B composed on rewired keyboards and pawnshop guitars. The pair’s deep-fried funk provides a sonic link to ZZ Top’s Texas swagger, blaxploitation soundtracks and the hazy, freewheeling genre experiments of '90s Beck.
Contact: James Rainis
The prolific Australian psych-rock troupe unleashes the world’s first infinitely looping LP, full of ‘60s beach-pop, stripped-down acoustic psych and densely packed prog.
Contact: Bryant Kitching
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