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June 6, 2025
Lotus
Forever Living Originals / Little Simz
The acclaimed U.K. rapper's sixth album explores themes of transformation, growth, and self-empowerment.
Never Enough
Roadrunner Records
Weighted by expectations, the Baltimore band rise to the occasion on their surprising and satisfying fourth LP.
Lateral
Verve
One of two simultaneously issued collaborations, this is a single hour-long ambient composition which resembles a space lullaby.
Luminal
Verve
One of two simultaneously issued collaborations, a slightly haunting but mostly familiar and comforting album of dreamy ambient pop songs.
Letters to Ordinary Outsiders
Tapete Records
The band up the production values -- adding extra keys and horns -- but lose none of their usual fiery passion in the process.
Ripped and Torn
Matador
A relentlessly noisy, driving, hooky, and unpredictable debut album submerged in lo-fi murk and perfectly damaged.
Marca Passo
Far Out Recordings
The storied Brazilian trio celebrates the 50th anniversary of their debut album with a new drummer to carry on the samba doido tradition.
Soft New Magic Dream
Rad Cult
The group strip off a layer of psychedelic grime to expose something almost pretty and quite melodic, though still plenty off-kilter and predictably queasy sounding.
Death Mask
Drone
Richard Fearless returns with an album of stark, uncompromising techno drawing from noise and drone influences.
Happy Birthday
Night Shift
Brief album of '90s-style lo-fi indie rock distinguished by the hooky melodies, relatable lyrics, and heartfelt singing, not to mention the excellent shoestring production.
I'll Be Waving as You Drive Away
Mexican Summer
Another quiet instrumental gem from the Texas fingerstyle guitarist.
Dream in My Mind: Anthology 1967-1999
Strawberry
Comprehensive collection of this obscure late-'60s British psychedelic band highlights how many different styles they tried out looking for their sound.
Desert Window
Fire Records
Ethereal ambient/dream pop incorporating acoustic instrumentation and complex choral harmonies.
Aseurai
Carpark Records
Airy well wishes and cushiony daydreams lead the sophisticated, jazz-tinged dream pop of this Auckland band’s full-length debut.
Crashbox
Alma / Alma Records
The Canadian band's seventh album of hooky yet sophisticated, Steely Dan-inspired jazz-pop.
Perfect Happiness: Piano Music of Nils Vigeland
New Focus Recordings
Definitive performances of keyboard works by an accessible American modernist.
Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On
Signum Classics
The King's Singers make a rare turn toward late Romantic repertory, with satisfying results.
Virtuoso: Music for Euphonium and Brass Band
Naxos
An album of euphonium music delivers on its promise of virtuosity but also contains quite a variety of material.
Weinberg, Vol. 5: String Quartets Nos 3, 9, and 14; Improvisation and Romance
Chandos
The Fifth volume of a complete Weinberg cycle testifies to the value of this still-underrated composer's output.
Earthworks
Sono Luminus
A seven-movement percussion work based on construction materials, carrying general overtones of their environmental consequences.