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Moth by Chairlift
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
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
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
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