WOOOO! 2020 takes no prisoners. January was already a strong month, and February just powered through with tons of great records. As usual, I’ve gathered my favorite listens of the past month and curated a list of great records from fantastic artists for you to enjoy. Please tell me about your most precious February releases in the comments!
Spanish Love Songs – Brave Faces Everyone
February 7 // Pure Noise Records
I love the fact that more often than not, you just need some good songs. Nothing special. Just good songs.
Sunda Arc – Tides
February 7 // Gondwana Records
Sons Of A Wanted Man – Kenoma
February 7 // Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
So Soon, The Truth – Were You Ever Really There?
February 7 // Cardigan Records
Every moment on this record is put together with so much care, passion, and attention for detail. A great experience from start to finish, and a must-listen for everyone who misses a certain level of elegance in modern post-hardcore.
Poolside – Low Season
February 7 // Pacific Standard Records
Obongjayar – Which Way is Forward?
February 7 // September Recordings
Somewhere between soul, afrobeat, dub, and fusion, this album is full of power and inspiration.
Loathe – I Let It In And It Took Everything
February 7 // SharpTone Records
Boldy James – The Price Of Tea In China
February 7 // Mass Appeal Records
Blaer – Yellow
February 7 // Ronin Rhythm Records
RRR is always a place for great music, so the amazing compositions on Yellow weren’t a surprise. Still, there was a level of grace within those songs which developed a jaw-dropping stream of energy. Jazz heaven.
Khruangbin & Leon Bridges – Texas Sun
February 7 // Dead Oceans/Columbia
Pornohelmut – Bang Lord
February 14 // Atypeek
The Heliocentrics – Infinity Of Now
February 14 // Madlib Invazion
Drama – Dance Without Me
February 14 // Ghostly International
Soulful vocals, great songwriting, and tasteful indie pop anthems. Listen to this album!
Jida – Lucid
February 18 // Waltzsofa
Vasa – Heroics
February 21 // Dome A Records
InTechnicolour – Big Sleeper
February 21 // Big Scary Monsters/Art As Catharsis
Sightless Pit – Grave Of A Dog
February 21 // Thrill Jockey
Rose Cousins – Bravado
February 21 // Outside Music
Pat Metheny – From This Place
February 21 // Nonesuch Records
Moses Sumney – græ: Part 1
February 21 // Jagjaguwar
Bram De Looze – Colour Talk
February 21 // Sdban Records
Agnes Obel – Myopia
February 21 // Blue Note
Her presence, her elegance, and her sophisticated sense of composing are fucking astonishing.
Banoffee – Look at Us Now Dad
February 21 // Cascine
The Giving Shapes – Earth Leaps Up
February 26 // elsewhere
Kassa Overall – I THINK I’M GOOD
February 28 // Brownswood Recordings
Soccer Mommy – Color Theory
February 28 // Loma Vista Recordings
Insect Ark – The Vanishing
February 28 // Profound Lore Records
Takeleave – Belonging
February 28 // HHV Label
Leo Takami – Felis Catus and Silence
February 28 // Unseen Worlds
Just put this on and enjoy.
Franc Moody – Dream in Colour
February 28 // Juicebox Recordings
Don’t resist, just move to the beat and dance.
Thanks for scrolling. Keep it safe and healthy.
