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DIIV – “Soul Net”
DIIV’s 2023 secret single echoes the sentiments through this reality and the fabricated reality we’ve boxed around ourselves into in order to suffer through it.
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sad13 – “Boycott Scream 7”
The Speedy Ortiz frontwoman’s annual holiday single pairs well with the modern shoegaze revival and Rankin/Bass’ ‘The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus’ in its earnest political message.
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Moor Mother feat. Nicole Mitchell & Nduduzo Makhathini – “One for Archie”
A tribute to saxophonist Archie Shepp between Camae Ayewa and fellow jazz greats Nicole Mitchell and pianist Nduduzo Makhathini is the sound of inspiration breathed to life.
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The Best Experimental Albums of 2023
The sound of art in a state of flux evolution from all corners of the music universe, from cosmic jazz to experimental electronic and beguiling rock, with the Best Experimental Albums of 2023.
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Knifeplay – “A Long December” (Counting Crows Cover)
Through their cold and dreamy air, the Philly experimental rockers’ transformation of Counting Crows’ California wintertime classic sounds like the slow waltz of first snow.
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Infant Island – “Unrelenting”
The Fredericksburg screamo band ushers light in against the darkest of our mortal experience on the latest preview from their new album, ‘Obsidian Wreath’.
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Joyer – “Drive All Night”
The Brooklyn-and-Boston-based slowcore duo’s latest single is a sonic hearth for the dead cold of December nights.
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Chelsea Wolfe – “Tunnel Lights”
The Los Angeles songwriter is in a being of transformation on the latest preview from ‘She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She’.
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PACKS – “Paige Machine”
A slow motion swirl of dazed pedal steel and thistle that eventually leads the Toronto indica rockers back full circle on the latest highlight off their third LP, ‘Melt the Honey’.
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Recommended EP: Cora Monroe – ‘Cora Monroe’
The debut EP from integral members of Western Mass’ early Aughts emo-core scene is a wise vision of crafting emo, post-hardcore, and grungy alt-rock through an earnest labor of love.
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Liquid Mike – “K2”
The Marquette DIY rockers have the chops to make their ambitions go sky high with the latest single from their new album, ‘Paul Bunyon’s Sling Shot’.
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Recommended Album: HEALTH – ‘RAT WARS’
Industrial star power sounds great on this unexpected long-game fete from the veteran industrial noise rockers.