It’s still weird out there, so we have to rely on music (again) to keep us sane and connected. April had some amazing records in store for us, and as usual, I curated my favorite ones in this list. Delve right in, and tell me about your picks in the comments!

Mute Forest – Riderstorm

April 3 // Lost Tribe Sound

Can we get back in the sea together
A beautiful album. Listen and get lost.

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Tvivler – Ego
April 3 // Negativ Psykologi Records/This Charming Man Records

Fantastic hardcore vibes and an energetic vocal performance. Tvivler is the hardcore band you need to know!

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Bolt Gun – Begotten
April 3 // Art As Catharsis

Cinematic soundscapes, bleak and gloomy, but also warm and comforting. The magic of Bolt Gun.

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Pure Reason Revolution – Eupnea
April 3 // InsideOut Music

Most of modern prog is stale and formulaic, so it’s amazing to find some rare prog goodness. Thanks, Pure Reason Revolution. I didn’t know it, but I needed you.

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Thundercat – It Is What It Is
April 3 // Brainfeeder

While it doesn’t have the same catchiness Drunk had, It Is What It Is shows a more mature Thundercat, reflecting upon his progression and hinting at still undiscovered potential.

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Stumbleine – Sink Into The Ether
April 3 // Monotreme Records

Trip hoppy, dreamy, beautiful. Great record.

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Yves Tumor – Heaven To A Tortured Mind
April 3 // Warp Records

Art pop with more art than pop. There is so much going on here that I’m still discovering new things, which is awesome.

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The Kraken Quartet and Adobo – Backdrop
April 3 // Unsigned

What can I say? This is one of the best things that happened to music in 2020.

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Endless Forms Most Gruesome – Endless Forms Most Gruesome
April 3 // Inverse Records

With Swallow The Sun‘s Juuso Raatikainen handling the instruments and Ghost Brigade‘s Manne Ikonen on vocals, you know that you are in for a crazy atmospheric, heavy ride.

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Anna Burch – If You’re Dreaming
April 3 // Polyvinyl Records

This is classy, elegant, and really fucking good.

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Serengeti & Kenny Segal – Ajai
April 5 // Cohn Corporation

Just a rule of thumb: listen to everything with Kenny Segal on it. You won’t regret it.

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Cmpny of Anmls – Iaras
April 7 // William Wiltshire Music

If you like 90’s indie/shoegaze in the vein of Duster,Pinback, or Mineral, you’ll love this.

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Barrens – Penumbra
April 10 // Pelagic Records

Phenomenal, unique post-metal with members of the great Scraps Of Tape.

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Passepartout Duo – Vis-à-Vis
April 10 // AnyOne

Meditative goodness, intriguing soundscapes, and compelling rhythms.

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Vasudeva – Generator
April 10 // Skeletal Lightning

Vasudeva always showed great potential, but they finally fully unlocked it with Generator.

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Laura Marling – Song For Our Daughter
April 10 // Partisan Records

She’s a goddess.

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The American Dollar – Lofi Dimensions
April 14 // Yesh Music

Their best work yet.

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Oranssi Pazuzu – Mestarin Kynsi
April 17 // Nuclear Blast

Some dope mages lured me into their mystical forest. Can’t find my way home, but I feel good here.

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thisquietarmy – Kesselhaus
April 17 // Midira Records

The most vibrant grey. Huge in its simplicity.

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Sugar Horse – Drugs
April 17 // Unsigned

The gaze is real.

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Good Looking Friends – The Light of the Well
April 17 // We’re Trying Records

If you follow this feature, you’ll notice that I love simple music if it’s properly done. This album is a prime example. Just good fucking songs. Nothing fancy. Just good.

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Fiona Apple – Fetch The Bolt Cutters
April 17 // Epic Records

Don’t trust the hype. It’s better.

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Thin – Dawn
April 17 // Unsigned

Love the energy, some great mathy gind songs performed by some dudes from Brooklyn. Good shit.

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Plague Walker – Para Mis Enemigos
April 20 // I.Corrupt.Records

Members of Coma Regalia and Lord Snow? Fuck yeah, what a great record!

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armywives – armywives
April 21 // Zegema Beach Records/Missed Out Records

All this skramz makes Inter a happy boy, especially if it’s so damn good.

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The Slow Light – Cinema of the Mind
April 22 // Unsigned

A wonderful little post-rock gem with some gorgeous guitar tones.

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Ulcerate – Stare Into Death And Be Still
April 24 // Debemur Morti Productions

Ulcerate are first and foremost an incredibly reliable band. They deliver highly atmospheric maelstroms of progressive death metal, and we should all be thankful for that.

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Var – The Never-Ending Year
April 24 // Spartan Records

Icelandic post-rock with angelic vocals? This beautiful record was overlooked by many, but do yourself a favor and experience it. You won’t regret it.

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Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes – What Kinda Music
April 24 // Beyond The Grove/Blue Note

It’s always nice to see an artist blossom. Tom Misch managed to get the best out of himself on this record, supported by the magic of Yussef Dayes.

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Galgo – Parte Chão
April 24 // Unsigned

Galgo are one of the most interesting math rock bands around, combining Battles/Dawn Of Midi-esque energy with a very playful and warm charisma. If you have any interest in the genre, don’t miss them.

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Cassowary – Cassowary
April 24 // Fat Possum Records

She Funked Me? No Cassowary, you funked me!

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Elephant Tree – Habits

April 24 // Holy Roar Records

A beautiful album that combines grooviness, gazey atmosphere, and heavy riffs!

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Yojo – The Stepson

April 26 // mmmesss

Super awesome and highly energetic jazz from Russia!

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Viva Belgrado – Bellavista

April 30 // Aloud Music

This so immensely beautiful, even if I can’t understand a word. Please enjoy this piece of art and thank me later.

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Thanks for scrolling!

Toni Meese

Toni Meese

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