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IDLES &bull; <i>Ultra Mono</i>

IDLES • Ultra Mono

It’s difficult to explain why this sort of aggressive guitar-forward post-punk sound feels so much more anthemic when it comes from the UK, but the effect is certainly there.

black midi &bull; <i>Schlagenheim</i>

black midi • Schlagenheim

Insistent angular weirdfunk, songs that sound like tape loops that have fallen out of order and yet maintain a diligent desire to be songs.

Imperial Wax &bull; <i>Tranquilliser</i>

Imperial Wax • Tranquilliser

These lads supported Mark E. Smith for a while, and that speaks loads about their ability to hit his notoriously high and fickle bar, and (unrelated) their ability to put up with random nonstop antics. Straightahead driving music for eating up miles.

I’ll Be Your Mirror &bull; <i>A Tribute to the Velvet Underground</i>

I’ll Be Your Mirror • A Tribute to the Velvet Underground

There’s good reason the Velvet Underground is one of the most popular topics for tribute recordings, their songs being very open to interpretation. This selection does not shy away from the more uncomfortable VU topics, which makes it a standout.