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Vritra offers a look back at the good times before the plunge with ‘Odyssey’ and ‘Husk’
With every beat, the Atlanta-based avant-rap producer pours out genre-agnostic content of his mind.
Joshua Chuquimia Crampton’s latest album is an auditory adaptation of the Andean cultural festival Anata
“Anata” reminds listeners to give thanks and create as much noise as possible while doing so.
On ‘UMIBŌZU,’ Blackchai embodies the spirit of the great New York rappers before him
The New York rapper’s latest EP is menacing and tumultuous, with occasional, evanescent moments of serenity, much like its namesake.
‘Life is Beautiful!’ and The Dears will fight to prove it
The Dears’ latest grandiose album is a response written out of desperation to hold onto some semblance of positivity and power.
Interview with daysies: the noise band surrendering to chaos
“Loud music just became my outlet for processing those feelings.”
‘I AM THE FEMALE WEEZY’ is another Hester Valentine album in spirit and sound
The Bronx rapper and producer continues to lean into chaos with high-energy raps and violently jarring production.
The Best Albums of 2025
A list of the best projects released in 2025 by our frequent contributors.
Gumbo: The Sound of Omaha Hip-Hop
An exploration of an urban musical renaissance in the heart of rural America
Rhizome and The Flavonoids shoot for the stars on ‘SUPERIMPOSER,’ an inventive electro-surf fantasy
Acidic lyrics, twitchy synths, and biting beats—what more does one need?
On ‘Thy Flesh Consumed,’ Imp keeps Fendi Pendergrass alive in sound
The second collaborative album between the Atlanta-based artists is a communion across life and death.
