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Le Rug • Bleenex
Omad • released 2018-04-20
Bewildering and enchanting solo project that can swing dramatically between lo-fi and supremely nuanced
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Mister Heavenly • Boxing The Moonlight
If the aliens thought we communicated in oldies, and were trying to send us a message, this would be it.
OK GO • And the Adjacent Possible
There is a spectacular video for one of the songs on here, and there will be more, and by now the band's reputation rests on these videos, but I suggest you give this a listen to hear exactly how OK GO have mastered the art of symphonic power pop.
Mhaol • Something Soft
The first thing to know is that it's pronounced "male." The important thing to know is that the Irish trio make the sort of rickety racket with metronomic drums, aggressive bass, spiky guitar, and disaffected vocals that immediately gets my attention
Flying Lotus • Spirit Box
It's not dub in the traditional sense, but it does have many of the same trance-inducing elements, making it well-suited for a long workday or a powerful wind-down. Bonus: Instrumental versions and a remix.