Essential Full-Length Releases
 A$AP Rocky - At.Long.Last.A$AP Lord Flacko is back with his sophomore album. A$AP Rocky is the most prominent member of one of the newest rap groups, A$AP Mob. He released his debut album, Long. Live. A$AP, in 2013 to quite a bit of fanfare. In the time between, he began to ingratiate himself into the worlds of fashion and film (he has a starring role in the film Dope), but is back to the music game this year. Watch: "L$D" Listen: "Everyday" (featuring Rod Stewart, Miguel, Mark Ronson) |
 Little Wings - Explains Little Wings is the music project of musician Kyle Field. I started listening to his music a few years ago when I discovered his 2002 album, Light Green Leaves. I played the album on repeat for quite some time. Despite his talent, not many publications seem to know about him, or perhaps they are disinterested in his music. I missed announcements for his last two records, but thankfully I was able to catch this latest one! Listen: "Where" Listen: "By Now" |
 Robert Pollard - Faulty Superheroes Guided By Voices may be done as a band, but former lead singer Robert Pollard remains extremely prolific even as a solo artist. This is the second of three (so far) albums slated for this year, though it's the only one under his own name. He began a new solo project earlier this year, Ricked Wicky. He released I Sell the Circus in February and has one slated for next month under that name. Listen: "Up and Up and Up" Listen: "What a Man" |
 Thee Oh Sees - Mutilator Defeated at Last Thee Oh Sees are also a fairly prolific act, though they stick to just one album per year, which they have done since their 2004 debut. Their latest album is the first to feature a pair of new members; Tim Hellman and Nick Murray, who were brought in as a rhythm section for the band's tour last year. The addition of these members, along with the return of some former collaborators, helps to round out the band's sound. Listen: "Web" Listen: "Withered Hand" |
 The Vaccines - English Graffiti The Vaccines started out on the tail-end of the British post-punk revival and their first album reflected that sound. They've challenged that style with each subsequent release, though I didn't like the results as much. While there's still some element of experimentation on this release, it seems to be a better return to form for the band. Watch: "Minimal Affection" Watch: "Dream Lover" |
Singles, EPs, Soundtracks, etc.
 Carpark Sweet Sixteen Basketball Picture Disc Listen: Skylar Pence - "Practice" Listen: TEEN - "Dylan and Chong Playing Basketball" |  Devinyl Splits No. 2 Listen: Meredith Graves - "Took the Ghost to the Movies" Listen: Kevin Devine - "Geißen" |
 Mark Kozelek - Rock N' Roll Singer Reissue Listen: "Rock N' Roll Singer" Listen: "Metropole 47" |  Remembering Mountains Listen: Sharon Van Etten - "Remembering Mountains" Listen: Marissa Nadler - "So Long Ago and Far Away" |
 The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers Reissue Watch: "Bitch" (Extended Version) Listen: "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" (Alternate Version) |  Sondre Lerche - Despite the Night EP Listen: "Despite the Night" Listen: "Despite the Night" (Fancy Colors Remix) |
 Songs of Aloha Listen: Kurt Vile - "Take My Advice" Listen: Jónsi & Alex - "Midnight Mix" |  Swans - Filth Reissue Listen: "Weakling" Listen: "Stay Here" |
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