Music

The return of Bob Barnett, the dreary debut EP from Drafting, and Worst Party Ever's long-awaited first full-length were among our staff's favorites this year. Check out all seven releases we deem 'must-hear':

Hope premieres the synthy, gritty, '90s-inspired new track from songwriter Julia Blair, who will release her debut album in February.

Check out Young Mountain's video for their new single "If You Leave"

Check out Suntitle's video for "Somo," off their record 'In a Dream'

A split with Wicca Phase Springs Eternal and Pillar of Ivory, a ferocious punk LP from Melted, and the return of indie pop duo Eighty Ninety are among our staff's favorites this week. Check out all twelve releases we deem 'must-hear':

Palomino Blond make cinematic and explosive rock music. Check out Aaron's review of their debut album 'ontheinside.'

We're making backstage snack dreams come true, one band at a time.

On Hand Habits third album, Meg Duffy builds their most intricate songs to date.

Texas shoegazers Glare play the genre straight on 'Heavenly,' and the results are mostly stellar.

Jane caught up with Karly Hartzman of Wednesday and talked about Hartzman's love for Jessica Lea Mayfield, her process of collecting words from favorite reads, and threading lyrics together through strangers’ conversations, among other knick-knacks. But more importantly, Hartzman plates a tint of refreshing humility..

One of the year's best hardcore records from Method of Doubt, a hypnotic new Cloakroom track, and a lush indie-folk single from String Machine are among our staff's favorites this week. Check out all seven releases we deem 'must-hear:'

An ant on helium writing music reviews and recommending music, in this case, 10 new reviews of some incredible recent releases.