“Every Open Eye” by Chvrches
For Chvrches’ sophomore release Every Open Eye, being formulaic is a good problem to have.
“Holding Hands With Jamie” by Girl Band
Ironically named Girl Band’s debut album Holding Hands With Jamie is spectacularly angsty.
“b’lieve i’m going down…” by Kurt Vile
Philadelphia’s indie guitar zen master Kurt Vile continues his journey on b’lieve i’m going down… maintaining an impressive body of work.
“Savage Hills Ballroom” by Youth Lagoon
Savage Hills Ballroom provides us with unabridged commentary on societal happenings from its reliable narrator, Trevor Powers.
“Into the Air” by Cold Beat
As a song cycle of urban dread, Cold Beat’s Into The Air casts an eye on polarization in the Bay Area, and stands with the year’s best.
“Invite the Light” by Dam-Funk
Los Angeles is what’s happening in the Fight for the Funk, as evidenced on Dam Funk’s epic Invite The Light.