2010's

    Moth by Chairlift

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    Moth
    Chairlift
    2016

    A surprising combination of experimental beats with a winning sound. This is the sound of a band refusing to give in and push themselves past the safe sounds that made them famous.

    Track recommendation: Romeo

    Good At Falling by The Japanese House

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    Good At Falling
    The Japanese House
    2019

    I don’t know why The Japanese House’s sound is so cathartic for me but here I am again with this album on repeat. What I do know is their music resonates with the excitedly optimistic part of me that’s still unsure about how other people’s brains work. We’re all still figuring life out.

    Track recommendation: Maybe You’re the Reason

    Howling by Lupus Nocte

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    Howling
    Lupus Nocte
    2019

    This 80’s synthwave EP is the new Girl from Ipanema: a song that gets stuck in my head ALL. THE. TIME. Also a favorite of YouTube videos, I’ve decided to embrace it to what my daughter calls, “an embarrassing degree.”

    Track recommendation: Howling

    Together by The New Pornographers

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    Together
    The New Pornographers
    2010

    The early 2000’s elevated power pop to new heights and this album is a prime example. Neko Case is a majestic knife that cuts through everything. Lots of repeat listenings to this one.

    Track recommendation: Crash Years

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