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- The Black Keys
Delta Kream
As Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney breezily enter their third decade together, they pay tribute to and put their own spin on the Mississippi blues, turning it into something that sounds supple and comforting.
- Kipp Stone
Faygo Baby EP
The Ohio rapper’s new EP makes a compelling case for his brand of self-aware cynicism.
- DJ Sprinkles
Gayest Tits & Greyest Shits: 1998-2017 12-inches & One-offs
A collection of Terre Thaemlitz’s gorgeous and thought-provoking deep-house 12"s turns a critical eye on history, identity, and club culture.
- Crumb
Ice Melt
On their second album, the Brooklyn quartet sinks deeper into their dread-filled chill-out sound, but they become sharper and more focused in the process.
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