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.

ALBUM OF THE MONTH: AUGUST - Osees return with a seriously loud, bizarre, and awesome record— Abomination Revealed At Last is a face-melting ripper that combines their 2020’s punk approach with their OG garage rock detours and quirks. (photo by Oliver Halfin)

With Alfredo II, the duo of Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist deliver a cinematic, smooth and fully-satisfying sequel to their original, cult-classic collaboration.

Folk Bitch Trio’s debut album Now Would Be A Good Time is a harmonious, delightful and often stunning record. It’s a perfect introduction for a significantly talented group with a promising future.

by Beau Croxton

DON’T TAP THE GLASS finds Tyler, the Creator dialing down concept in favor of amped-up bravado, bangers & bops — he delivers a fresh, fun and perfectly timed surprise-drop that screams “summer”.

Headlights is a raw collage of memory and melody, where Alex G blurs the line between the intimate and the unknowable.

review by Blake Peck

ALBUM OF THE MONTH: JULY - Clipse’s comeback record, Let God Sort Em Out, actually manages to live up to the insane hype and roll out. It expands on their sound in a contemporary way while staying true to everything that makes them great.

Wet Leg’s sophomore LP moisturizer proves their overnight success was no fluke or mere trend— its an elevated version of the band that’s just as fun.

Fairyland Codex is another great entry into the world of Tropical Fuck Storm— a vivid, clever and cartoonish world of chaos that only they could create themselves.

ALBUM OF THE MONTH: JUNE - King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard hit a gorgeous creative peak for their more light & delightful material with their rich and immersive orchestral opus, Phantom Island.

SOGOLO is a joyful, fuzz-soaked rebirth that expands WITCH’s psychedelic Zamrock legacy with charm, grit, and groove.

Little Simz expands her range and combines the best elements of her past three albums into a resounding win on her sixth album, Lotus.

Frankie and The Witch Fingers bug out on Trash Classic— yielding some solid punk-y tunes and some wild highlights.