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- iLoveMakonnen
My Parade
Now on his own label, the internet rap originator explores all his favorite styles—warbling rap, theatrical rock and pop—and the results are consistently joyous.
- Dinosaur Jr.
Sweep It Into Space
Featuring co-production from Kurt Vile, the classic trio’s latest reunion album is their breeziest and most melodically generous yet.
- Sonic Boom
Almost Nothing Is Nearly Enough
Pete Kember follows up his first album under the Sonic Boom moniker in 30 years with a remixed version that stands as its own discrete work, as impassioned and cohesive as the original.
- Sour Widows
Crossing Over EP
The Bay Area trio takes several beats to slow down and expand on a nice EP that mines indie rock and slowcore for its finest components.
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