Noisey Staff
Bill Callahan's Existential Pastorals and 7 More Albums for Heavy Rotation
This week's essential listening also includes gothic synth recordings and watery R&B.
33 Essential Albums You Probably Missed So Far in 2019
There's been so much good music in 2019. Here's the best of what you haven't heard.
Future's Search for Redemption and 8 More Albums for Heavy Rotation
Spiritual drones and old folk songs fill out this week's essential listening.
Robert Christgau on Vampire Weekend's Puzzlers and Big Thief's Minor Miracles
The Dean of American Rock Critics also digs into collections by the Yawpers, Martin Frawley, and Fred Thomas.
Denzel Curry's Energizing Raps and 11 More Albums for Heavy Rotation
Freaky pop music and existential despair fill out the rest of this week's essential listening.
Robert Christgau Reviews Dub Master Lee 'Scratch' Perry
The Dean of American rock critics takes on a new album from the reggae lifer, as well as releases by Tanya Tagaq and Sneaks.
Félicia Atkinson's New Ambient Piece Is Lovely and Lonely
"Moderato Cantabile" is a piano-led excerpt from the French composer's stunning new album 'The Flower & The Vessel.'
Steve Lacy's Fluid Funk and 9 More Albums for Heavy Rotation
Enjoy psychedelic jazz from LA and cosmic pop from Mali on your holiday weekend.
The Who's 'Tommy' Is 50, So Here Are Nine More Essential Rock Operas
Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, and Co. may have introduced the world to the form, but they were far from the first—or last—to tell stories with bombast.
Tyler, the Creator's Fractured Gems and 11 More Albums for Heavy Rotation
This week's essential listening also includes wild raps from Megan Thee Stallion and crushing grindcore.
Pittsburgh's Rap Scene Is Wounded But Optimistic
Following the deaths of two of the city's most prominent exports, Mac Miller and Jimmy Wopo, rappers like Benji. and My Favorite Color are doing their best to pick up the pieces.
Mac DeMarco's Goofy Simplicity and 11 More Albums for Heavy Rotation
From drone metal to sugary R&B, there's a little something for everyone out this week.