White Fence’s first new LP in 7 years, Orange, is a vibrant, consistent and cohesive return with plenty of great power-pop and garage rock.

ALBUM OF THE MONTH: APRIL

Michael “CAVS” Cavanagh’s new foray into musical direction, Sojourn, is an exotic instrumental adventure that takes a mighty swing at funky spiritual-jazz. It’s also an essential record in the extended King Gizzard network of solo albums and side projects.

The anonymous and viral microtonal math-rock duo Angine De Poitrine doubles down on their highly unique, odd, fun and brilliant instrumental approach on Vol. II. 

ALBUM OF THE MONTH—MARCH: John Dwyer revives his solo project Damaged Bug for the fifth LP ZUZAX. It’s a refined and diverse LP that’s full of gems, weirdo bops and the experimentation he is known and appreciated for.

James Blake’s Trying Times is a beautiful and mature record that embraces love amid chaos— it’s also a brilliant showcase for the many sides of its author.

GUM’s seventh LP Blue Gum Way is all about the psychedelic journey— it builds in atmosphere and tension until it delivers thrilling conclusions.

Mitski explores vulnerability with a set of stunning arrangements on Nothing’s About To Happen To Me.

ALBUM OF THE MONTH: Gorillaz - The Mountain - Gorillaz explore gorgeous soundscapes, India and the afterlife to make their most excellent opus since Demon Days and Plastic Beach.

Baby Keem's highly anticipated sophomore effort Ca$ino is an exciting, concise and potent record that binds sonic diversity and raw truths together seamlessly for one hell of a ride.

Altın Gün’s Garip zooms in on their roots and expands their sense of atmosphere with some diverse and often brilliant arrangements.

Earth Tongue’s Dungeon Vision is purely satisfying heavy psych-rock that comes fully equipped with fuzz-smothered riffs, odd time signatures, fun medieval themes and some fresh new sounds for the band.

Our review recap of January 2026’s releases that caught our attention— before we launch our full year in February.

Snooper’ sophomore LP Worldwide has plenty of the hook-heavy, adrenaline-filled appeal of their debut with a few fun new tweaks.

Automatic’s third studio album Is It Now? is a fantastic record that scoffs at modern society's pitfalls while encouraging you to tear up the dance floor. It is joy within an act of resistance, and it might be their finest yet.

ALBUM OF THE MONTH: September- Geese return with their third album Getting Killed — it’s a unique record where chaos, dark humor, melancholy and beauty all coexist in harmony.

Season of The Peach by The Black Lips is a fun, diverse, ragged, good-old-time. It feels like twisted little trip through the late 60s.

Something To Consume by Die Spitz is a bold, impressive showcase of shifting vocalists and many heavy rock sub-genres all in one explosive debut.

You Heartbreaker, You finds Jehnny Beth harnessing her most ferocious spirit– the energy is palpable and the highlights are huge.

Who is the Sky? is a vibrant, accessible and joyous celebration of David Byrne’s optimism and unique perspective.

​​Guitar is a sparse and hazy scrapbook of riffs and moods where Mac DeMarco turns imperfection into its own subtle kind of beauty.