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Grimskunk • Unreason In the Age of Madness
Indica • released 2018-04-27
Aggressive metal-reggae-funk, which is not something I generally like, but this one has some sort of undermined charm to it.
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Imperial Teen • Now We Are Timeless
Incredibly smart power pop overflowing with fat analog synth lines and enough earworms and hooks to launch a sonic fishing expedition.
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.