We are in the midst of chaos. We find shelter in art. Let’s do it. Here some great records released in May 2020.
o’brother – You and I
May 1 // Unsigned
Pure X – Pure X
May 1 // Fire Talk
The Soft Pink Truth – Shall We Go On Sinning So That Grace May Increase?
May 1 // Thrill Jockey Records
Konradsen – Rodeo No. 5
May 1 // Cascine
Gesu No Kiwami Otome – Streaming, CD, Record
May 1 // Warner Music Japan
Come on, a new GNKO record not being on this list? No way. Again, J-pop/math rock executed to perfection. Crazy.
Suura – Luwte
May 6 // bwaa. Records
Little Simz – Drop 6
May 6 // Age 101
Even if this is ‘just’ an EP, it shows once again Little Simz‘ growth, how much she has to say, and how elegantly, poignantly, and punchy she delivers her words and their meaning.
The Physics House Band – Metropolis
May 8 // Unearthly Vision
Wailin Storms – Rattle
May 15 // Gilead Media
Overrider – cyc|er
May 15 // Unsigned
Of The Vine – Left Alone
May 15 // A Thousand Arms
Tom Gatza – Re
May 15 // Listen Records
Find comfort in simplicity.
Perfume Genius – Set My Heart On Fire Immediately
May 15 // Matador Records
Weird stuff, but this album rewards you for embracing it.
Moses Sumney – græ
May 15 // Jagjaguwar
One of the best albums of the year. Everyone needs to listen to this.
Bandcamp // Youtube // Review Part 1 // Review Part 2
Nahko and Medicine for the People – Take Your Power Back
May 15 // Medicine Tribe Records
It’s hard to describe what makes this group surrounding Nahko Bear so special, but there is a strong spiritual energy within this otherwise catchy and vibrant music.
Infant Island – Beneath
May 15 // Dog Knights
Dumb Waiter – Tsk
May 15 // Juju Records
Combo Qazam – Flight Music
May 20 // Tiny Room Records
mouse on the keys – Arche
May 20 // Topshelf Records
Mountaineer – Bloodletting
May 22 // Lifeforce Records
Esoctrihilum – Eternity Of Shaoig
May 22 // I, Voidhanger Records
Marie Dahlstrom – Like Sand
May 22 // Unsigned
Old Man Gloom – Seminar VIII: Light Of Meaning
May 22 // Profound Lore Records
Kota the Friend – EVERYTHING
May 22 // Fltbys LLC
This is just warm, wholesome, and comforting. And clever.
Katie von Schleicher – Consummation
May 22 // Ba Da Bing Records/Full Time Hobby
Chepang – Chetta
May 22 // Nerve Altar
Brigid Dawson & The Mothers Network – Ballet Of Apes
May 22 // Castle Face Records
As a solid collaborator with Oh Sees/OCS/Thee Oh Sees, Brigid Dawson knows how to handle sound. With this album, she delivers undeniable proof.
Lesser Glow – Nullitiy
May 29 // Pelagic Records
Varsity – Fine Forever
May 29 // Run For Cover Records
Holy Hive – Float Back To You
May 29 // Big Crown Records
Hania Rani – Home
May 29 // Gondwana Records
Mild Orange – Mild Orange
May 29 // Unsigned
Thanks for scrolling. Take care of each other!
