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My Favorite Albums of 2021 So Far

Here is a list of my favorite albums from 2021 halfway through the year

You can find my list of my favorite albums of 2020 here And my list of my favorite EPs of 2020 here

Previous Monthly Lists: January, February, March, April, May

Honorable Mentions:

Diplo - Do You Dance? EP Genre: Electronic / House / Dance

Proof: Turn Back Time (w/ Sonny Fodera) / Looking For Me (w/ Paul Woolford & Kareen Lomax) // Bonus: One By One (Feat. Elderbrook & Andhim) / Don’t Be Afraid (w/ Damian Lazarus Feat. Jungle)

Emotional Oranges - The Juicebox Genre: R&B

Proof: Bonafide (Feat. Chiiild) / Lock It Up (Feat. THEY.)

Gallant - Neptune Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Julie. / Scars.

GIVĒON - When It’s All Said And Done… Take Time Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Heartbreak Anniversary / Still Your Best

KSHMR - Harmonica Andromeda Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: The World We Left Behind (Feat. KAARA) / Around The World (Feat. NOUMENN)

Lucky Daye - Table For Two EP Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: How Much Can A Heart Take (Feat. Yebba) / Falling In Love (Feat. Joyce Wrice)

Maeta - Habits EP Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Teen Scene (Feat. Buddy) / Bitch Don’t Be Mad

mehro - SKY ON FIRE EP Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: lightning / chance with you // Bonus: perfume (Sweater Beats Remix) / chance with you (Kina Remix)

Tash Sultana - Terra Firma Genre: R&B / Soul / Jazz

Proof: Pretty Lady / Blame It On Society // Bonus: Greed (Thomas Bonney Remix)

Van Jess - Homegrown Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: DYSFUNCTIONAL (w/ KAYTRANADA) / Caught Up (Feat. Phony Ppl) // Bonus: 11:30 (KAYWHT & VanJess)

Xavi - To The Endless Searing Skies / To The Endless Searing Skies (Remixes) EP Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Random Acts of Collision / Ave Mariia // The Warnth of Known (yitaku Remix) / Our Languish (acloudyskye Remix)

Zeds Dead - Catching Z’s Genre: Electronic / Ambient

Proof: i think you’re cool (Feat. Jenna Pemkowski) / over and over // Bonus: Alive (w/ MKLA)

The List:

15. Lana Del Rey - Chemtrails Over The Country Club Genre: Pop / Soul

Proof: White Dress / Chemtrails Over the Country Club / Let Me Love You Like a Woman / Dance Till We Die // Bonus: Blue Banisters / Text Book / Wildflower Wildfire

14. Vic Mensa - I Tape Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: VICTORY / MILLIONAIRES (Feat. Tish Hyman) / FR33DOM (Feat. Zacari) / MOOSA (Feat. Jeremih , Eryn Allen Kane & Wyatt Waddell)

13. Jorja Smith - Be Right Back Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: Addicted / Gone  / Bussdown (Feat. Shaybo) / Digging

12. San Holo - bb u ok? Genre: Electronic / Indie Pop

Proof: new one (Feat. Bipolar Sunshine) / black and white / find your way (Feat. Bipolar Sunshine) / you’ve changed, i’ve changed (Feat. Chet Porter)

11. BROCKHAMPTON - ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: BUZZCUT (Feat/ Danny Brown) / THE LIGHT / OLD NEWS (Feat. Baird) / DON’T SHOOT UP THE PARTY

10. Julien Baker - Little Oblivions Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: Hardline / Heatwave / Favor / Highlight Reel

9. ZHU - DREAMLAND 2021 Genre: Electronic / Dance / Trance

Proof: Lost It / Sky Is Crying (Feat. Yuna) / Yours (w/ Arctic Lake) / ONLY (Feat. Tinashe) // Bonus: Coldplay Higher Power (ZHU Remix)

8. Charlotte Cardin - Phoenix Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Phoenix / Passive Aggressive / Meaningless / Sad Girl

7. Black Coffee - Subconsciously Genre: R&B / Electronic

Proof: SBCNCSLY (w/ Sabrina Claudio) / Time (Feat. Cassie) / Ready For You (Feat. Celeste) / Drive (w/ David Guetta Feat. Delilah Montagu)

6. Pink Sweat$ - PINK PLANET Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: PINK MONEY /17 / Give It To Me / Icy // Bonus: HONNE - WHAT WOULD YOU DO? (Feat. Pink Sweat$)

5. Flux Pavilion - .wav Genre: Electronic / Dance / Future Bass

Proof: Lion’s Cage (Feat. Nevve) / I Will Stay (Feat. Turin Brakes) / Somebody Else (Feat. GLNNA) / Endless Fantasy (Feat. Eli-Rose Sanford) // Bonus: Whethan - Upside Down (Flux Pavilion Remix) Feat. Grouplove

4. SG Lewis - times Genre: Electronic / R&B / Synth Pop

Proof: Feed The Fire (Feat. Lucky Daye) / One More (Feat. Nile Rodgers) / Impact (Feat. Robyn & Channel Tres) / All We Have (Feat. Lastlings) // Bonus: One More (Mark Knight Remix) Feat. Nile Rodgers

3. Wolf Alice - Blue Weekend Genre: Alternative / Rock

Proof: Lipstick on the Glass / Smile / How Can I Make It OK? / No Hard Feelings

2. London Grammar - California Soil Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: Lose Your Head / Lord It’s a Feeling / How Does It Feel / Baby It’s You // Bonus: Lose Your Head (Dave Glass Animals Remix) / How Does It Feel (Paul Woolford Remix) / Lord It’s a Feeling (High Contrast Remix)

1. Porter Robinson - Nurture Genre: Electronic / Future Bass

Proof: Look at the Sky / Get Your Wish / Musician / Something Comforting / Unfold (w/ Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs)

Others:

Good: The Aces - Under My Influence EP, Adrian Younge - The American Negro, Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Marcos Valle - JID 003 Marcus Valle, Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Gary Bartz - Gary Bartz JID006, A.G. Cook - Apple vs. 7G, AJ Tracey - Flu Game, The Alchemist - This Thing Of Ours EP, Alexander 23 - Oh No, Not Again! EP, Aly & AJ - a touch of the beat gets you up on your feet gets you out and then into the sun, Amy Shark - Cry Forever, Anika Pyle - Wild River, The Antlers - Green to Gold, Architects - For Those That Wish to Exist, Armand Hammer w/ The Alchemist - Haram, Ashe - Ashlyn, Ashley Monroe - Rosegold, Bebe Rexha - Better Mistakes, benny blanco - FRIENDS KEEP SECRETS 2, Benny The Butcher & Harry Fraud - The Plugs I Met 2, Bicep - Isles, The Black Keys - Delta Kream, BRONSON - Remixes No.2, BRONSON - Remixes No.3, Caribou - Suddenly Remixes, Celeste - Not Your Muse, Charlotte de Witte - Formula EP, Christian Leave - Heavy Hitting Hurts My Head EP, Citizen - Life In Your Glass World, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - New Fragility, Cloud Nothings - The Shadow I Remember, Cocoa Sarai - Cacao I EP, Cocoa Sarai - Cacao II EP, Cocoa Sarai - Cacao III EP, Conway the Machine - La Maquina, Cordae - Just Until…. EP, CZARFACE & MF DOOM - Super What?, DāM FunK - Architecture III, Dawn Richard - Second Line, Daya - The Difference EP, Demi Lovato - Dancing With The Devil...The Art of Starting Over, Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats - Unlocked 1.5 [Mixtape], DESTIN CONRAD - COLORWAY, DJ Khaled - KHALED KHALED, Dominique Fils-Aminé - Three Little Words, Drake - Scary Hours 2 EP, Dreamer Boy - All The Ways We Are Together, Dylan Dunlap - Soldier On EP, dvsn - Amusing Her Feelings EP, easy life - life’s a beach, Eli & Fur - Found In The Wild, ELIO - Can You Hear me Now? EP, Elizabeth & The Catapult - sincerely, e, Emanuel - Alt Therapy, Eric Bellinger & Hitmaka - 1-800-HIT-EAZY, Evanescence - The Bitter Truth, FITZ & Fitz and the Tantrums - Head Up High, Flying Lotus - Yasuke, Foo Fighters - Medicine At Midnight, Fruit Bats - The Pet Parade, Genesis Owusu - Smiling With No Teeth, girl in red - if i could make it go quite, Greta Van Fleet  - The Battle at Garden’s Gate, Grouplove - This Is This, Hannah Jadagu - What Is Going On? EP, Hayley Williams - FLOWERS for VASES / descansos, H.E.R. - Back of My Mind, Houston Kendrick - Small Infinity, IAN SWEET - Show Me How You Disappear, J. Cole - The Off-Season, Jane Weaver - Flock, Japanese Breakfast - Juilee, Jason Ross - Convergence EP, Jazmine Sullivan - Heaux Tales, Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler - brent ii EP, Jimmy Edgar - CHEETAH BEND, JPEGMAFIA - EP2!, Julia Michaels - Not In Chronological Order, Justin Bieber - Justice, KALEO - Surface Sounds, Kelly Price- GRACE EP, Kelly Rowland - K EP, Kings of Leon - When You See Yourself, The Knocks & Foster The People Melody & Silence EP, Kush Jones - Yellow Cake EP, Lake Street Drive - Obviously, Lauren Auder - 5 Songs For The Dysphoric EP, LAVA LA RUE - Butter-Fly EP , L’Orange & Namir Blade - Imaginary, LOUISAHHH - The Practice of Freedom, Lushlife - Redamancy EP, Madison Beer - Life Support, Maggie Lindemann - PARANOIA, Manchester Orchestra - The Million Masks Of God, MARINA - Ancient Dream In A Modern Land, Marshmello - Shockwave, Masego - Studying Abroad: Extended Stay, Migos - Culture III, Miguel - Art Dealer Chic Vol. 4 EP, Mogwai - As the Love Continues, Mr. Mitch - Lazy, nasimiYu - P O T I O N S, NF - CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE), Nick Jonas - Spaceman, nothing,nowhere. - Trauma Factory, Olivia Rodrigo - SOUR, Pentatonix - The Lucky Ones, Petit Biscuit - Parachute (Remixes), P.J. Harding & Noah Cyrus - People Don’t Change EP, Quinn XCII - Change of Scenery II, Rag’n’Bone Man - Life By Misadventure, Raheem DeVaughn & Apollo Brown - Lovesick, Real Estate - Half a Human, Rhye - Home, Rita Ora & Imanbek  - Bang EP, Robin Thicke - On Earth, and in Heaven, Rostam - Chengephobia, Ruff Endz - Rebirth, Sam Dew - Moonlit Fools, Selena Gomez - Revelación EP, serpentwithfeet - DEACON, Seven Lions - Seven Lions 1999 EP, Shelley FKA DRAM - Shelly FKA DRAM, Sinead Harnett - Ready Is Always Too Late, slowthai - TYRON, Snoop Dogg - From Tha Streets 2 Tha Suites, Son Lux - Tomorrow III, Soul Clap - Force EP, Soul Clap - Transformation EP, Soul Clap - The World EP, St. Vincent - Daddy’s Home, Star Speed - Innerspace EP, The Staves - Good Woman, Tate McRae - TOO YOUNG TO BE SAD EP, Th1rt3en - A Magnificent Day For An Exorcism, Tiana Major9 - At Sixes And Sevens Remixed, Tiara Imani - Cycles EP, Tony Allen - There Is No End, Trevor Jackson - The Love Language, Tune-Yards - sketchy., Two Feet - Max Maco is Dead Right?, Two Shell - SoulCity EP, Tyler, The Creator - CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, Typhoon - Sympathetic Magic, UMI - Introspection Reimagined, Vegyn - Like A Good Old Friend, The Veronica - GODZILLA, The Veronicas - HUMAN, YG & Mozzy - Kommunity Service, Zara Larsson - Poster Girl, ZAYN - Nobody Is Listening

Meh: The Alchemist - Carry The Fire EP, Bambounou - Cascade EP, Dinosaur Jr. - Sweep It Into Space, Gotham (Talib Kweli & Diamond D) - Gotham, Various Artists - Judas and the Black Messiah: The Inspired Album, Xiu Xiu - Oh No, Weezer - OK Human

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My Favorite Albums of May 2021

Here’s my monthly list of albums released in May I was feeling, and some other discoveries made during the month.

You can find my list of my favorite albums of 2020 here And my list of my favorite EPs of 2020 here

Previous Monthly Lists: January, February, March, April

Best:

A.G. Cook - Apple vs. 7G Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: The Darkness (Remix) w/ Sarah Bonito & Hannah Diamond / Airhead (Doss Remix)

Aly & AJ - a touch of the beat gets you up on your feet gets you out and then into the sun Genre: Pop

Proof: Paradise  / Don’t Need Nothing

Ashe - Ashlyn Genre: Pop

Proof: Save Myself / Kansas

Bebe Rexha - Better Mistakes Genre: Pop

Proof: Sacrifice / On The Go (Feat. Pink Sweat$ & Lunay) // Bonus: Sacrifice (Gorgon City Remix) / Chain My Heart (w/ Topic)

The Black Keys - Delta Kream Genre: Alternative / Rock / Blues

Proof: Stay All Night / Going Down South

Cocoa Sarai - Cacao III EP Genre: R&B

Proof: Overreacting / No Apologies

CZARFACE & MF DOOM - Super What? Genre: Indie Hip Hop

Proof: Czarwyn’s Theory of People Getting Loose (Feat. Kendra Morris) / Jason & The Czargonauts (Feat. Del Tha Funkee Homosapien)

Daya - The Difference EP Genre: Synth Pop

Proof: Bad Girl / The Difference

J. Cole - The Off-Season Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: 9 5 . s o u t h / l e t . g o . m y . h a n d (Feat. Bas & 6LACK)

Jason Ross - Convergence EP Genre: Electronic / Dance / Future Bass

Proof: Beneath It All (w/ Crystal Skies Feat. Dia Frampton) / Wild Ones (w/ Nevve)

Jorja Smith - Be Right Back Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: Addicted / Digging // Wesley Johnson - Patience (Feat. Jorja Smith)

Masego - Studying Abroad: Extended Stay Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: Mystery Lady (w/ Don Toliver) / Bye Felicia

nasimiYu - P O T I O N S Genre: Indie Pop / R&B

Proof: Parasite / Who Are You

Olivia Rodrigo - SOUR Genre: Pop

Proof: drivers license / deja vu

Sinead Harnett - Ready Is Always Too Late Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Like This / Stickin’ (Feat. Masego & VanJess)

St. Vincent - Daddy’s Home Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: Down And Out Downtown / Down

The Veronicas - Godzilla Genre: Synth Pop / Alternative

Proof: In My Blood / Stealing Cars

Bonus:

Cocoa Sarai - Cacao I EP // Cacao II EP Genre: R&B Released March 2021 // April 2021

Proof: Foolish Heart / Coffee In the Morning // Brand Knew / Cacao

Others:

easy life - life’s a beach, L’Orange & Namir Blade - Imaginary,  Rag’n’Bone Man - Life By Misadventure,  Tony Allen - There Is No End,  YG & Mozzy - Kommunity Service

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My Favorite Albums of April 2021

Another way late list, but I think May won’t be too far behind and I’ll be caught up!

Here’s my monthly list of albums released in April I was feeling, and some other discoveries made during the month.

You can find my list of my favorite albums of 2020 here And my list of my favorite EPs of 2020 here

Previous Monthly Lists: January, February, March

Best:

AJ Tracey - Flu Game Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Eurostep / West Ten (Feat. Mabel)

BROCKHAMPTON - ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: BUZZCUT (Feat. Danny Brown) / THE LIGHT

Charlotte Cardin - Phoenix Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Passive Aggressive / Meaningless

Cordae - Just Until…. EP Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Dream in Color / Thornton Street

DāM-FunK - Architecture III Genre: Electronic / Ambient

Proof: Grow / Feel

Dawn Richard - Second Line Genre: alt-R&B / Electronic

Proof: Nostalgia / Boomerang

Demi Lovato - Dancing With The Devil...The Art of Starting Over Genre: Pop

Proof: Met Him Last Night (Feat. Ariana Grande) / What Other People Say (w/ Sam Fischer)

Dreamer Boy - All The Ways We Are Together Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: Know You / Easier Said Than Done

Hannah Jadagu - What Is Going On? EP Genre: Indie Pop’

Proof: Sundown / Think Too Much

Houston Kendrick - Small Infinity Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: Ugly Vybes / Scootin

Julia Michaels - Not In Chronological Order Genre: Pop

Proof: Lie Like This / Undertone

KALEO - Surface Sounds Genre: Rock / Alternative

Proof: Free the Slave / Hey Gringo

London Grammar - California Soil Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: How Does It Feel / Baby It’s You // Bonus: Lose Your Head (Dave Glass Animals Remix) / How Does It Feel (Paul Woolford Remix) / Lord It’s a Feeling (High Contrast Remix)

Maeta - Habits EP Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof:  Teen Scene (Feat. Buddy) / Bitch Don’t Be Mad

Miguel - Art Dealer Chic Vol. 4 EP Genre: alt-R&B

Proof: Funeral / So I Lie

Petit Biscuit - Parachute (Remixes) Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: I Leave Again (Japanese Wallpaper Remix) w/ Shallou / Parachute (Tony Romera Remix)

Porter Robinson - Nurture Genre: Electronic / Future Bass

Proof: Get Your Wish / Something Comforting

Ruff Endz - Rebirth Genre: R&B

Proof: Be The One / Hopeless

Shelley FKA DRAM - Shelly FKA DRAM Genre: R&B

Proof: All Pride Aside (w/ Summer Walker) / Rich & Famous

Two Feet - Max Maco is Dead Right? Genre: Synth Pop

Proof: Never Enough / Flatline

Xavi - To The Endless Searing Skies (Remixes) EP Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: The Warmth of Known (Yitaku Remix) / Our Languish (acloudyskye Remix)

ZHU - DREAMLAND 2021 Genre: Electronic / Dance / Trance

Proof: Sky Is Crying (Feat. Yuna) / ONLY (Feat. Tinashe)

Bonus:

I’m an idiot and left off my last list one of the best album from March from one of my favorite artists

Lana Del Rey - Chemtrails Over The Country Club Genre: Pop / Soul Released Marsh 2021

Proof: White Dress / Let Me Love You Like a Woman // Bonus: Blue Banisters / Text Book / Wildflower Wildfire

Others:

Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Gary Bartz - Gary Bartz JID006, The Alchemist - This Thing Of Ours EP, Amy Shark - Cry Forever, Ashley Monroe - Rosegold, Bambounou - Cascade EP, Charlotte de Witte - Formula EP, Conway the Machine - La Maquina, Dinosaur Jr. - Sweep It Into Space, DJ Khaled - KHALED KHALED, Flying Lotus - Yasuke, girl in red - if i could make it go quite, Gotham (Talib Kweli & Diamond D) - Gotham, Greta Van Fleet  - The Battle at Garden’s Gate, Kelly Price- GRACE EP, Manchester Orchestra - The Million Masks Of God, P.J. Harding & Noah Cyrus - People Don’t Change EP, Snoop Dogg - From Tha Streets 2 Tha Suites, Son Lux - Tomorrow III, Tiana Major9 - At Sixes And Sevens Remixed

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My Favorite Albums of March 2021

WAY late getting this up, appologies!

Here’s my monthly list of albums released in March I was feeling, and some other discoveries made during the month.

You can find my list of my favorite albums of 2020 here And my list of my favorite EPs of 2020 here

Previous Monthly Lists: January, February

Best:

benny blanco - FRIENDS KEEP SECRETS 2 Genre: Synth Pop

Proof: Unlearn (w/ Gracie Abrams) / Care (w/ Omar Apollo)

BRONSON (ODESZA & Golden Features) - Remixes No.3 EP Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: HEART ATTACK (Set Mo Remix) Feat. lau.ra / KNOW ME (TSHA Remix) Feat. Gallant

Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats - Unlocked 1.5 EP Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Pyro (Sango Leak) Feat. Kenny Mason / DIET_1.5 (Feat. Benny the Butcher)

DESTIN CONRAD - COLORWAY Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: LAZY (Feat. SwaVay) / FRAUD (w/ Ambré)

Diplo - Do You Dance? EP Genre: Electronic / House / Dance

Proof: Turn Back Time (w/ Sonny Fodera) / Looking For Me (w/ Paul Woolford & Kareen Lomax)

Drake - Scary Hours 2 EP Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: What’s Next / Lemon Pepper Freestyle (Feat. Rick Ross)

Evanescence - The Bitter Truth Genre: Rock / Alternative

Proof: Broken Pieces Shine / Better Without You

Gallant - Neptune Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Julie. / Scars.

GIVĒON - When It’s All Said And Done… Take Time Genre: alt-R&B / Soul

Proof: Heartbreak Anniversary / Still Your Best

Grouplove - This Is This Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: Deadline / Shout

IAN SWEET - Show Me How You Disappear Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: Song Till I Cry / Get Better

Jane Weaver - Flock Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: Sunset Dreams / Solarised

Justin Bieber - Justice Genre: Pop / R&B

Proof: Holy (Feat. Chance The Rapper) / Loved By You (Feat. Burna Boy)

Kings of Leon - When You See Yourself Genre: Rock / Alternative

Proof: When You See Yourself, Are You Far Away / Echoing

KSHMR - Harmonica Andromeda Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: The World We Left Behind (Feat. KAARA) / Around The World (Feat. NOUMENN)

The Knocks & Foster The People - Melody & Silence EP Genre: Synth Pop

Proof: Bittersweet Symphony / All About You (Sunrise Version) // Bonus: Foster The People & Poolside - Lamb’s Wool / The Knocks - R U HIGH (Feat. Mallrat)

Lake Street Drive - Obviously Genre: Blues / Soul

Proof: Hypotheticals / Nobody’s Stopping You Now

mehro - SKY ON FIRE EP Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: lightning / chance with you // Bonus: perfume (Sweater Beats Remix) / chance with you (Kina Remix)

NF - CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE) Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: CLOUDS / TRUST (Feat. Tech N9ne)

Nick Jonas - Spaceman Genre: Pop

Proof: Don’t Give Up On Us / This Is Heaven

Quinn XCII - Change of Scenery II Genre: Synth Pop

Proof: SOS / Monday Morning

Selena Gomez - Revelación EP Genre: Latin Pop

Proof: Baila Conmigo (w/ Rauw Alejandro) / Selfish Love (w/ DJ Snake) // Bonus: Selfish Love Tiësto Remix) w/ DJ Snake

serpentwithfeet - DEACON Genre: alt-R&B / Soul

Proof: Same Size Shoe / Fellowship

Tate McRae - TOO YOUNG TO BE SAD EP Genre: Pop

Proof: bad ones / r u ok

Trevor Jackson - The Love Language Genre: R&B

Proof: Bouts to Be / Get To You

Tune-Yards - sketchy. Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: make it right. / hold yourself.

UMI - Introspection Reimagined Genre: R&B / Jazz

Proof: Introspection Reimagined / Open Up Reimagined

Vic Mensa - I Tape EP Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: VICTORY / MOOSA (Feat. Jeremih, Eryn Allen Kane & Wyatt Waddell)

Xavi - To The Endless Searing Skies Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Random Acts of Collision / Ave Mariia

Zara Larsson - Poster Girl Genre: Pop

Proof: Love Me Land / Ruin My Life

Zeds Dead - Catching Z’s Genre: Electronic / Ambient

Proof: i think you’re cool (Feat. Jenna Pemkowski) / over and over

Bonus:

Remix EP’s I missed and a deluxe edition from a fun 2020 album

BRONSON - Remixes No.1 EP // Remixes No.2 EP Genre: Electronic / Dance Released: October 2020 / January 2021

Proof: KNOW ME (Cassien Remix) Feat. Gallant / HEART ATTACK (OFFAIAH Remix) Feat. lau.ra // DAWN (Hayden James Remix) Feat. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs / CALL OUT (obli Remix)

MAX - Color Vision (Deluxe) Genre: Pop Released: March 2021 Originally Released: September 2020

Proof: Still New York (Feat. Joey Bada$$) / Love Me Less (Feat. Kim Petras)

Others:

The Antlers - Green to Gold, Armand Hammer w/ The Alchemist - Haram, Benny The Butcher & Harry Fraud - The Plugs I Met 2, Caribou - Suddenly Remixes, Citizen - Life In Your Glass World, Elizabeth & The Catapult - sincerely, e, FITZ & Fitz and the Tantrums - Head Up High, Fruit Bats - The Pet Parade, Genesis Owusu - Smiling With No Teet, Kush Jones - Yellow Cake EP, LOUISAHHH - The Practice of Freedom, Lushlife - Redamancy EP, Mr. Mitch - Lazy, Real Estate - Half a Human, Soul Clap - Force EP, Two Shell - SoulCity EP, Vegyn - Like A Good Old Friend, Xiu Xiu - Oh No

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My Favorite Albums of February 2021

Here’s my monthly list of albums released in February I was feeling, and some other discoveries made during the month.

You can find my list of my favorite albums of 2020 here And my list of my favorite EPs of 2020 here

Previous Monthly Lists: January

Best:

The Aces - Under My Influence EP Genre: Pop

Proof: Sleepy Eyes / Aren’t You

Adrian Younge - The American Negro Genre: Jazz / R&B

Proof: Revolutionize / Light on the Horizon

Black Coffee - Subconsciously Genre: R&B / Electronic

Proof: Time (Feat. Cassie) / Ready For You (Feat. Celeste)

Christian Leave - Heavy Hitting Hurts My Head EP Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: Hard Wad Body / Filth

Hayley Williams - FLOWERS for VASES / descansos Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: First Thing To Go / Just A Lover

Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler - brent ii EP Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: this is how you fall in love / the stars

Jimmy Edgar - CHEETAH BEND Genre: Electronic / R&B / Synth-Pop

Proof: CHEETAH (w/ Semma) / CRANK (w/ Rochelle Jordan)

Julien Baker - Little Oblivions Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: Hardline / Favor

Kelly Rowland - K EP Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Hitman / Crazy

LAVA LA RUE - Butter-Fly EP Genre: alt-R&B / Soul

Proof: Magpie / Angel (Feat. Deb Never)

Lucky Daye - Table For Two EP Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: How Much Can A Heart Take (Feat. Yebba) / Falling In Love (Feat. Joyce Wrice)

Madison Beer - Life Support Genre: Pop / R&B

Proof: Follow The White Rabbit / Blue

Pentatonix - The Lucky Ones Genre: Synth-Pop

Proof: Coffee In Bed / A Little Space

Pink Sweat$ - PINK PLANET Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: PINK MONEY / Give It To Me

Rita Ora & Imanbek  - Bang EP Genre: R&B / Electronic / Dance

Proof: Big (w/ David Guetta) / Bang Bang

Seven Lions - Seven Lions 1999 EP Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Days To Come (Seven Lions 1999 Remix) Feat. Fiora / Worlds Apart (Seven Lions 1999 Remix) Feat. Kerli

SG Lewis - times Genre: Electronic / R&B / Synth-Pop

Proof: One More (Feat. Nile Rodgers) / Impact (Feat. Robyn & Channel Tres) // Bonus: One More Mark Knight Remix) Feat. Nile Rodgers

Sam Dew - MOONLIT FOOLS Genre: R&B / Electronic

Proof: NTWFL / DJ

The Staves - Good Woman Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: Best Friend / Satisfied

Tash Sultana - Terra Firma Genre: R&B/ Soul / Jazz

Proof: Pretty Lady / Blame It On Society

VanJess - Homegrown Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: DYSFUNCTIONAL (w/ KAYTRANADA) / Caught Up (Feat, Phony Ppl)

Bonus:

A few Deluxe editions of 2020 albums, an album from an artist I like I missed last year and one of my favorite’s dropping a greatest hits

Ariana Grande - Positions (Deluxe) Genre: Pop / R&B

Proof: test drive / worst behavior

Autograf - The Ace of You Genre: Synth Pop / Electronic / Dance Released October 2009

Proof: Waiting (w/ Scorsi) / Ain’t Deep Enough (Feat, Jared Lee) // Bonus: Waiting (Hyper Chill Remix) w/ Scorsi

Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia (The Moonlight Edition) Genre: Pop

Proof: We’re Good / If It Ain’t Me // Bonus: We’re Good (Dillon Francis Remix)

HAIM - Women In Music Pt. III (Expanded Edition) Genre: Pop / Alternative

Proof: Gasoline (Remix) w/ Taylor Swift / 3 AM (Remix) w/ Thundercat

The Weeknd - Highlights Genre: alt-R&B

Proof: Pray For Me (w/ Kendrick Lamar) / Wicked Games

Others:

Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Marcos Valle - JID 003 Marcus Valle, Alexander 23 - Oh No, Not Again! EP, Anika Pyle - Wild River, Architects - For Those That Wish to Exist, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - New Fragility, Cloud Nothings - The Shadow I Remember, Dominique Fils-Aminé - Three Little Words, Dylan Dunlap - Soldier On EP, Eric Bellinger & Hitmaka - 1-800-HIT-EAZY, Foo Fighters - Medicine At Midnight, JPEGMAFIA - EP2, Lauren Auder - 5 Songs For The Dysphoric EP, Mogwai - As the Love Continues, nothing,nowhere. - Trauma Factory, Robin Thicke - On Earth, and in Heaven, slowthai - TYRON, Soul Clap - Transformation EP, Various Artists - Judas and the Black Messiah: The Inspired Album

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My Favorite Albums of January 2021

Took a little break but I’m back!

Here’s my monthly list of albums released in January I was feeling, and some other discoveries made during the month.

You can find my list of my favorite albums of 2020 here And my list of my favorite EPs of 2020 here

Best:

Bicep - Isles Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Apricots / Saku (Feat. Clara La San)

Celeste - Not Your Muse Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Tonight Tonight / Love Is Back

dvsn - Amusing Her Feelings EP Genre: R&B / Soul

Prof: He Said (Feat. Miguel) / Use Somebody (Kings of Leon Cover)

ELIO - Can You Hear me Now? EP Genre: Synth-Pop

Proof: Jackie Onassis / hurts 2 hate somebody // Bonus: CHARGER (Remix) Feat. Charli XCX

Flux Pavilion - .wav Genre: Electronic / Dance / Future Bass

Proof: Somebody Else (Feat. GLNNA) / Endless Fantasy (Feat. Eli-Rose Sanford)

Jazmine Sullivan - Heaux Tales Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Pick Up Your Feelings / Girl Like Me (Feat. H.E.R.)

Maggie Lindemann - PARANOIA Genre: Alternative / Rock

Proof: Crash and Burn / Different

Rhye - Home Genre: Indie Rock / R&B

Proof: Black Rain / Sweetest Revenge 

th1rt3en & Pharoahe Monch - A Magnificent Day For An Exorcism Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: The Magician / Kill ‘Em All Again

Typhoon - Sympathetic Magic Genre: Alternative / Rock

Proof: We’re In It / Masochist Ball

ZAYN - Nobody Is Listening Genre: Pop / R&B

Proof: Better / Sweat

Bonus:

An album from 2019 I missed

Whethan - Fantasy Genre: Electronic / Dance Released October 2020

Proof: So Good (Feat. bülow) // Upside Down (Feat. Grouplove) // Bonus: Let Me Take You (Feat. Jeremih) / Hurting On Purpose (Biicla Remix) Feat. K.Flay

Others:

The Alchemist - Carry The Fire EP, Weezer - OK Human

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My Favorite Albums of 2020

Here is my list of my personal top albums of 2020

You can find my separate list for top EPs of 2020 here

My Previous monthly lists from 2020: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November

My list last year for my top albums of 2019 can be found here.

Honorable Mention:

Aluna - Renaissance Genre: Synth Pop / Dance

Lead singer from AlunaGeorge steps out on her own with this fast paced romp. She brings along many well known producers like Diplo (who she’s signed with as a solo artist), KAYTRANADA, SG Lewis and more.

Proof: Warrior (Feat. SG Lewis) / Body Pump

Big Gigantic - Free Your Mind Genre: Electronic / Dance

The Colorado duo Big Gigantic’s big breakout was their sixth album in 2016’s Brighter Future that really expanded the reach of their high octane music. Four years later we have their follow up in this joyous affair. With their use of horns (one of them is a trained saxophonist) they always have a big band feel that meets the club in their sound that's so infectious.

Proof: Burning Love (Feat. Kidepo) / You’re The One (Feat. Nevve)

Cam - The Otherside Genre: Country / Pop

I’m not typically a big country fan but this country with a little infusion of pop is something I can ride for. Really digging the ways Cam expanded on a typical country vernacular while still staying true to it as well.

Proof: The Otherside / Classic

CloZee - Neon Jungle Genre: Electronic / World Bass

CloZee’s musical landscapes are living breathing entities. Her music is lush and vibrant that seem to flow to and frow with a breeze. Not what most people would attribute to the genre which is why it stands out.

Proof: Winter Is Coming / Heya

dvsn - A Muse In Her Feelings Genre: R&B / Neo-Soul

The third album by Toronto R&B duo dvsn and this is by far their best. A seductive and savory exploration through love, sexuality and heartbreak.

Proof: Dangerous City (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign & Buju Banton) / A Muse

Duke Dumont - Duality // Duality Remixed Genre: Electronic / Dance

This is sort of a greatest hits with some new songs masked as a debut. The fact most of these songs we have heard before and some way back to 2015, knocks this album back a bit on my list. That being said Duke Dumont is one of the best at funk infused dance music and this album bangs!

Proof: Ocean Drive / Together (w/ How To Dress Well) // Ocean Drive (Purple Disco Machine Remix) / Together (Luttrell Remix) w/ How To Dress Well

Empress Of - I’m Your Empress Of Genre: R&B / Pop

Empress Of’s sophomore album Us was quite an upward trajectory from her already good debut album. On her third record here that momentum is kept going with a little flair. This is her most danceable record yet with some nostalgic synths added to her musical attire that’s an accessory worth attention but not too distracting.

Proof: Bit of Rain / Love Is A Drug

Fakear - Everything Will Grow Again Genre: Electronic / Dance / Tropical House

French DJ Fakear’s eclectic sophomore album is lush and expansive in it’s sound. You feel enveloped in an exotic and kinetic world that you can’t help but get lost in while listening. 

Proof: Sekoia / Rituals (Feat. Luiza Fernandes)

Georgia - Seeking Thrills Genre: Synth Pop

This sophomore album by the english singer is a riot full of pulsating beats and neon lit synth patterns. The singing has Santigold/M.I.A. vibes without being an emulation.

Proof: Never Let You Go / Ray Guns

Halsey - MANIC Genre: Pop / R&B

It’s been a pretty dramatic rise for the singer. She was already a sensation by the time her debut album Badlands came out in 2015. Now she’s one of the sought after features and a pretty big act in music. This third album MANIC is her most consistent, powerful and best. She has perfected how to utilize her raspy voice and how to connect with the listener and evoke strong emotions. 

Proof: you should be sad / Without Me

Illenium - ASCEND (Remixes) Genre: Electronic / Dance

Illenium’s ASCEND was my 3rd favorite record of 2019. As quite a nice gift Illenium dropped off this super sized remix album with at least one remix of each song off the glorious album. 

Proof: Good Things Fall Apart (3LAU Remix) Feat. Jon Bellion / In Your Arms (Alan Walker Remix) Feat. X Ambassadors

Kingdom - Neurofire Genre: Electronic / Neo-Soul / Dance

Even if you don’t know Kingdom off the top of your head you’ve probably heard a Kingdom produced song without knowing. He’s been a behind the scenes go-to producer and runs a label that has such artists as Kalela and Dawn Richards on it. Neurofire is a smooth soulful electronic album that has such an contagious bob to it you can’t help yourself but start dancing.

Proof: High Enough (Feat. Tiara Thomas) / His n Hers (Feat. Semma)

Lady Gaga - Chromatica Genre: Pop / Dance

Despite her immense success, Lady Gaga is not a complacent woman. After readjusting her sound to something more stripped down on 2016’s Joann, Gaga did another about face this time leaning into the EDM world and making an ecstatic dance record. Linking with many big hitter DJs for production work in Tchami, BloodPop, Madeon, Skrillex, Axwelll and others, who create a great vivacious platform for Gaga to strut all over.

Proof: Stupid Love / Replay

Låpsley - Through Water Genre: Indie Pop / Electronic

It’s been four years since British singer Låpsley’s debut album. But it seems that time was well utilized as this is a great leap for the artist. I enjoyed her understated debut but here she was able to incorporate a little more kinetic energy in her recording while keeping the sentimentalism of them really effectively.

Proof: Ligne 3 / Womxn

Lastlings - First Contact Genre: Electronic / Future Bass / Dance

I haven’t heard the early EPs from Australian dou Lastlings so first listening to this album was quite a pleasant surprise. There’s some definite influences from fellow Australian act RÜFÜS DU SOL here. And influences that they utilize nicely.

Proof: Deja Vu / No Time

The Strokes - The New Abnormal Genre: Alternative / Rock

It’s not often an extremely successful rock group after an extended hiatus returns and makes one of their best albums. Working with Rick Ruban the legendary New York group returns after seven years with an album that exerts a high level of confidence and maturity. It doesn’t scream out at you as an album yet the music is incredibly in depth and rewarding.

Proof: Brooklyn Bridge to Chorus / Not The Same Anymore

Sylvan Esso - Free Love Genre: Synth Pop

For their third album the North Carolina based duo took a slightly scaled back sound as the tone is a bit more somber and muted then their past albums. The indie pop is much more dominant over the Electronic aspects of their music. It still however is their enjoyable meshing of the two and there’s still plenty of danceable moments, they are just more interspersed in a more internal faced record. 

Proof: Ferris Wheel / Frequency

Tchami - Year Zero Genre: Electronic / Dance

The French DJ Techami finally drops a debut album and what a blast this is. Year Zero is a joy ride form start to finish with no real filler tracks of straight enjoyable dance records. 

Proof: Ain’t That Kind Of Friend (Feat. Modesty) / Ghosts (Feat. Hana)

Tyler Swift - evermore Genre: Indie Pop / Folk

The second of Taylor’s 2020 albums; made with the National’s Aaron Dessor. This one you can tell is a bit of tracks that didn’t fit the construct of folklore. This has a bit of a “thrown together” feel, which sounds more harsh then how I mean it. With that being said these are still more of probably my favorite iteration we’ve seen of Taylor so I enjoy it immensely. More on folklore below.

Proof: ‘tis the damn season / ivy

We Are The City - RIP Genre: Rock / Alternative

This is the fifth by the Concadian Rock group but the first I have heard by them so I can’t offer insight on how this fits in their past work. But when I heard the guitars and crashing drums come in on the thunderous opener “Killer B-Side Music” I was instantly hooked. This is a fun and emotionally gripping journey through this groups organized chaos. 

Proof: Killer B-Side Music / Saint Peter

The List:

Last One Out: The Naked And Famous - Recover Genre: Synth Pop

New Zealand band The Naked and Famous return with their fourth album full of their patented form of catchy synth pop meant to excite and evoke. The songs are take their shoes off and make themselves at home in your head demanding a sing along.

Proof: Sunseeker / Bury Us / Come As You Are / Coming Back To Me

35. Grimes - Miss Anthropocane Genre: Synth Pop / Electronic

It’s been an odd couple years for the singer/producer Grimes as her high profile relationship has pushed her further into the celebrity life then she has been in the past. Despite the chios she still is an extremely talented musician and this stellar album shows that off nicely. I feel Grimes was a bit too harsh on her previous album, 2015 Art Angels, which had a more general pop sensibility. I genuinely loved Art Angels. With her own frustration Grimes went back closer to her early sound with this follow up. Her ability to bend song structures to her will creates an ever changing and unpredictable landscape for the lister to get lost in.

Proof: So Heavy I Fell Through The Earth / Violence (w/ i_o) / Idoru / We Appreciate Power (Feat. HANA)

34. Taylor Swift - folklore Genre: Indie Pop / folk

Taylor had a busy quarantine using this time to link up with Aaron Dessner of the National and Jack Antonoff to make not one but two albums. The first one here a surprise drop in July hit everyone in all the feels. The stripped down sound felt right at home with the isolation a lot of us were feeling during this pandemic. Taylor’s writing is as piercing as ever over these mellow and somber tracks.

Proof: cardigan / my tears ricochet / seven / august

33. Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia // Club Future Nostalgia Genre: Synth Pop / Dance

English singer Dua Lipa confidently busts out the sequence for this dazzling sophomore album. As the title suggests this is a futuristic blast from the past with influences from the 70’s disco and 80’s synth pop in a modern ensemble. The songs are all catchy af and danceable as hell but you still never lose sight of the true centerpiece and that is Dua’s authoritative voice. She has the perfect vocal conflexion for electronic songs as it's commending enough to not get lost in the kinetic ensembles but also light and malleable enough to ride the harmonies with grace. As can be seen by her getting all the GRAMMY nominations the world is taking note of this pop force.

Proof: Don’t Start Now / Cool / Physical / Break My Heart // Hallucinate (Paul Woolford Remix) / Don’t Start Now (KAYTRANADA Remix) / Physical (Mark Ronson Remix) Feat. Gwen Stefani / Cool (Jayda G Remix)

32. KAYTRANADA - BUBBA Genre: Electronic / R&B / Dance

Montreal based producer KAYTRANADA picks up right where his 2016 debut left off with this smooth and sensual vibe fest of an album. The album doesn’t ever go for anything too high or too low. The tempo is pretty consistent in a controlled bob that can get a crowd up and dancing or can be played in the background for a chill environment.

Proof: Go DJ (Feat. SiR) / 10% (Feat. Kali Uchis) / Need It (Feat. Masego) / The Worst In Me (Feat. Tinashe)

31. The Killers - Imploding The Mirage Genre: Rock / Alternative

With over 16 years in the game, The Vegas rock group and one of my personal all time favorite bands has not lost a step. Imploding The Mirage follows their 2017 Wonderful Wonderful as a return to their early form. This new album is a triumphant and boisterous affair exuding with confidence that only a group together this long can employ.

Proof: Dying Breed / Caution / Running Towards a Place / When the Dreams Run Dry

30. Blanche - EMPIRE Genre: Indie Pop

21 year old Belgium singer Blanche’s raspy commanding voice is one beyond her years. It’s very delicate while demanding your attention. On this debut she utilizes the effective voice nicely by surrounding it with a cinematic harmonious backing. 

Proof: Empire / Till We Collide / Fences / How Does That Sound

29. BRONSON (Golden Features & ODESZA) - BRONSON Genre: Electronic / Dance

Connecting from an admiration of each other’s music, Seattle electronic duo ODESZA and Australian DJ Golden Feature team up for this new trio that merges their sounds while give us something completely new from the artists. Where ODESZA’s sound is more light and airy this collaboration is darker and dense. The weight of each track give them a powerful emotive feel as they blend into each other while the album progresses. 

Proof: HEART ATTACK (Feat. lau.ra) / KNOW ME (Feat. Gallant) / TENSE / DAWN (Feat. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs)

28. GASHI - 1984 Genre: alt-R&B / Synth Pop

It’s been a long road GASHI, growing up as an Albianian refugee before his family settled in Brooklyn as a child. GASHI struggled initially to learn English and eventually used music as his tool to learning the language. Dropping out of college to focus on music GASHI dropped a mixtape and couple albums that were pretty below the radar. It seems in 2018 connecting with DJ Snake was a catalyst for the singer. His last two albums have a focused synth heavy vernacular with an 80’s nostalgia. There’s a slightly haunting tension in his music that brings a level of wonder and mystery. The slight reverb makes the tracks feel as though they are recorded in a dark void with the jabbing synths as youre neon guilding light. 

Proof: Mama (Feat. Sting) / Paranoid / Never Give Up On Me / Mr. Ferrari

27. Caroline Rose - Superstar Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Starting as a more folk/country based artist, the NY based artist took a dramatic shift in her music to a more indie rock style with some hints of synth pop and the move has proved rather fruitful. On her fourth album Caroline has hit a rather confident sweet spot. Superstar is filled with tunes you can jam out to with reckless abandon. 

Proof: Nothing’s Impossible / Got to Go My Own Way / Someone New / Back at the Beginning

26. Jason Ross - 1000 Faces // 1000 Faces Remixes Genre: Electronic / Dance

Seven Lion’s understudy takes an emphatic step out of the shadows and it’s quite a big step! 1000 Faces pushes the twin cities DJ in the mix of top electronic DJs. He definitely shows off how he learned the use of dead space from Seven Lions but in his own style for dramatic drops in his ensembles. Suspense is used almost as an instrument leading to crashing moments meant to get you up and moving and your feelings yanked on.

Proof: When the Night Falls (w/ Fiora) / One that Got Away (w/ Dabin & Dylan Matthew) / Known You Before (w/ Seven Lions & Emilie Brandt) / 1000 Faces (w/ Dia Frampton) // Leave Me To Wonder (Just A Gent Remix) w/ Fiora / When The Night Falls (AWAKEND Remix) w/ Fiora / Known You Before (Trivecta Remix) w/ Seven Lions Feat. Emilie Brandt / Shelter (No Mana Remix) Feat. Melanie Fontana

25. HAIM - Women in Music Pt. III Genre: Pop

The HAIM sisters are slowily chipping away at their sound adding in more elements, while also chipping away at the patriarchy. Women in Music Pt. III is a further expanding the trios musical pallet with more R&B and Jazz sensibilities then we’ve heard from them before. Their strength is still their strong consistency. At 16 tracks this album still feels like there isn’t a wasted moment, every song is solid in its own right and contributes to the overall arc of the project. My sneaky favorite track is the smooth “3 AM” that sounds like it could be on a Janet Jackson album with it’s soulful and catchy as hell chorus and bouncy beat that get your head bopping and shoulders rolling. 

Proof: Gasoline / Don’t Wanna / 3 AM / Now I’m In It

24. PVRIS - Use Me Genre: Rock / Scythe Pop / Alternative

Rock music as a genre has been a bit pushed back from the limelight the last few years. However that doesn’t mean the genre is dying and great acts like PVRIS prove that. Following up their thrilling 2017 album All We Know of Heaven, All We Need of Hell we see the rock group experimenting more with their sound. The 2019 EP gave us a teaser of the ways Synth Pop will infiltrate their vernacular more on this record. That doesn’t mean they are “going straight pop” here as this is still a rambunctious form of rock music. Just more blurry around the edges. PVRIS and lead singer Lynn are able to evoke such strong emotions in ever track, it’s impossible to not feel and sympathize with what her emotion is for that track while listening. 

Proof: Death of Me / Hallucinations / Old Wounds / Wish You Well

23. Disclosure - ENERGY Genre: Electronic / Dance

After a decade in the genre and more then a 5 year break from their exhilarating sophomore album Caracal (one of my personal favorite records of 2015), the London DJ duo return with this double album stuffed with euphoria inducing dance tunes. The name of the album is the consistent throughline, every track is bursting with vibes and energy. There’s also an obvious globalization with their already inclusive music with many songs featuring singers in other languages and using themes from that culture in the beat making. It’s quite a thrilling journey that keeps you guessing song to song what will come up next.

Proof: Lavender (w/ Channel Tres) / Douha (Mali Mali) w/ Fatoumata Diawara / Tondo (w/ Eko Roosevelt) / Know Your Worth (w/ Khalid)

22. Deante’ Hitchcock - BETTER Genre: Hip Hop

What an impressive debut from the 27 year old Atlanta rapper. I wasn’t up on Deante’ until this album came out so I don’t have knowledge of his rise but this was a great introduction to him. You can really see the merging of older Atlanta influences from Goodie Mob, Outkast and Ludacris with new hip hop from J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar and Wale in his sound. Hip Hop is in a funky moment right now as there’s a bit of a struggle on what the dominant sound and style will be. This is a necessary struggle for such a diverse and malleable form of music. For me this is my favorite form of the genre and seeing new artists like Deante’ and JID come in with such vigor let’s me know it’s not going to die off. 

Proof: I Remember / I Got Money Now (Feat. JID) / Circles / Angels

21. Alina Baraz - It Was Divine Genre: R&B / Soul

The soothing and sultry vocals of singer Alina Baraz have been some of my favorites since she slid on the scene as the vocalist on Urban Flora EP with producer Galimatias in 2015. Her soft and understated Soul music flows and sways in your head like a mellow gust of wind picking you up and carrying you to a better place. Starting from her previous project, Alina’s partnership with Khalid has quickly become one of my favorite pairings, that I hope they continue. 

Proof: Morocco (Feat. 6LACK) / Endlessly / Off The Grid (Feat. Khalid) / More Than Enough

20. Harry Styles - Fine Line Genre: Alternative / Indie Pop

On the first round of albums from the One Direction boys I will admit I was more drawn to ZAYN’s alt-R&B sound. But even with that I still enjoyed and could tell Harry was doring much more musically on his 70’s rock influenced self titled solo debut. It only took him two tries to perfect his sound on this brilliant follow up. On Harry Styles I felt Harry was emulating his influences a bit too much but here he’s perfect keeping that same nostalgic vernacular while modernizing the sound. The 26 year old brit boasts a level of confidence here that is pretty engraved in the music. The R&B banger :Adore You” was my favorite song on the album on the first few listens but eventually the emotionally gripping closer “Fine Line” caught up with me for all the feels.

Proof: Watermelon Sugar / Adore You / Lights Up / Fine Line

19. Sufjan Stevens - The Ascension Genre: Synth Pop

Sufjan is an artist that likes to bounce around in styles project to project and this might be his most dramatic bounce as he takes on a more electronic palette then his normally acoustical vernacular. It still is a Sufjan album and very internal and subdued in vibe, but with a more expansive musical landscape that makes his normally intimate and crouched music a bit more of an expansive and sprawling affair. The moments of emotional outburst are mostly through the synths and drums rather than Steven’s words and lead to the tracks all individually wound tight with tension and then carefully crafted moments of erupting release. 

Proof: Video Games / Ativan / Sugar / America

18. Krewella - zer0 Genre: Electronic / Synth Pop / Dance

Good things come to those who wait and we had to wait quite a while for the sophomore album from the sister duo of Krewella. zer0 is a burst of danceable pop tunes stuffed with numerous outside influences on the sisters. There’s some general pop influences from artists like Christina Agulaera, there’s electronic backings with notes taken from contemporaries like Alison Wonderland and there’s a definite spine of their Pakistani heritage audibly visible as well. This is quite a confident and exhilarating cannon shot of an album by the duo I feel has been a bit criminally overlooked.

Proof: Good On You (Feat. Nucleya) / Anxiety (Feat. Arrested Youth) / Ghost / Greenlights

17. Jack Garratt - Love, Death & Dancing Genre: R&B / Pop / Electronic

British singer Jack Garratt returns with his bursting soulful vocals over a unpredictably windy electronic pallet. Every track by Jack Garratt takes the listener on quite a picturesque journey with dramatic shifts in tone and pace. In much less deserving hands this can be a recipe for a disastrously chaotic listen but as mentioned before Jack’s smooth vocal delivery is an effective juxtaposition to the kinetic melodies. You never know what the next turn is but whenever you feel lost, Jack extends his voice as a helping hand to reel you back in. Eventually you just know you’re along for a ride and to buckle up and enjoy.

Proof: Time / Return Them To The One / Better / Circles

16. Charli XCX - how i’m feeling now Genre: Synth Pop / Dance

Only 8 months after her third album Charli returns with possibly her most refined project of her career. Made during the first month of the stay at home order from the pandemic, how i’m feeling now is an album about isolation and loneliness. Equipped with her standard unique form of deconstructionist pop and electronic melding with a dash of 0 fucks given, the rushed nature is sort of a vernacular the tracks wear proudly on their sleeves. There’s a stripping of some of the plasticity making the raw emotions of the tracks stand out.

Proof: forever / enemy / i finally understand / anthems

15. Louis The Child - Here For Now Genre: Electronic / Synth Pop / Dance

After a couple EP’s and a speedy rise, the Chicago based Electronic duo Louis The Child release their debut full length album and flex a bit more diversity then we’ve previously seen from them. WIth a sound a bit more geared to expand their audience the group dables more in R&B, Hip Hop and pop then in their more electronic focused EP’s. This expansion is not a dilution at all though. Their unique melding of grooves in unorthodox way is on full display across this joyous album.

Proof: Nobody Like You (w/ Vera Blue) / Don’t Mind / Free (w/ Drew Love) / Fade Away

14. Jessie Ware - What’s Your Pleasure Genre: Pop / Dance / Soul

Needing a reset, UK’s Jessie Ware took a break from music to focus on her family and other forms of collaboration like her podcast Table Manners. Shortly after the birth of her second child, the itch came back but with a new outlook on life it was a different itch. Jessie has been one of the great sad song writers of the last 10 years, on What’s Your Pleasure? Jessie wanted to focus more on the positive love she has in her life and how she just wants to joyously dance in celebration of it. Using Disco as her muse Jessie makes a modern discoteca equipped the listener with alacrity and positivity while promoting they get up and get down. The timing of such an album was quite intuitive and brilliant by the singer. She started recording the album in 2019 but by the time it was ready to release was in the middle of a pandemic. Perfect timing for such a jubilant album.

Proof: Spotlight / Save A Kiss / Adore You / Mirage (Don’t Stop)

13. Buscabulla - Regresa Genre: Latin / Pop / Dance

When Latin synth pop duo Buscabulla returned home they did to a post-hurricane Maria Puerto Rico. After years in New York they were returning to a place they love but that was forced to change dramatically. The married couple came equipped with a new record deal and new found personal stability, but chose to surround themselves in the instability their friends and family were forced to live with after the natural disaster. Despite the chaos their music evokes hope, and joy. My limited and very broken knowledge of Spanish doesn’t give me much of an insight on the song meanings but the vibe of this whole album just gets me up off my butt and moving my feet and hips. The latin based rhythms with an Electronic pop influence makes this project quite an infectious and joyous romp.

Proof: Vàmono / El Aprieto / Mío / NTE

12. Purity Ring - WOMB Genre: Synth Pop

The third album from Canadian duo is a bit of a return to their darker and more brooding sound of their debut from the glossier and brighter sophomore album. Some of these descriptors may sound like a negative but trust me it is not. Now I seem to be in a minority that enjoyed the more electronic and pop focused sophomore album a bit more than their debut but it was still their debut that drew me in to them so this return is not met with any dismay from me. Always fascinated with the human body, WOMB is a coming of age album focusing on the weird things our body begins doing as we mature and how that affects us emotionally. It took them five years for this third album from another eternity but sometimes maturation just takes some time. 

Proof: pink lightning / i like the devil / vehemence / stardew

11. Run The Jewels - RTJ4 Genre: Hip Hop

The first track is quite an exhilarating indication that even though this is the fourth record from the duo Run The Jewels, they haven’t lost any of their vigor. Dropped early during the protests going on around the country for police violence, RTJ had impeccable timing for their best project to date. All RTJ albums are quite a whirlwind and this is no exception. Both artists have been in the industry for over 20 years, but their collaboration has brought them both to new heights of notoriety for each of them. With this new stature nothing has changed in their music though, they still want to provide you music to party to and music to revolt to.

Proof: yankee and the brave (ep. 4) / JU$T (Feat. Pharrell WIlliams & Zach de la Rocha) / the ground below / a few words from the firing squad (radiation)

10. Super Duper - HALLELUJAH! Genre: Electronic / Dance

The full length debut from Nashville producer Super Duper is quite an endorphin shot in the ear. I first found out about Super Duper seeing him open for Petit Biscuit a couple years ago without knowing anything about him. I enjoyed his use of electronic backdrops with reverb and echo to create space within it along with the cleaver voice samples and hard hitting drum patterns to inhabit said space. I immediately found his debut EP and eventually his follow up. When his EP Prelude came out earlier this year there was a noticeable uptick in the pop sensibilities in his sound. Sometimes this can be considered a negative but here it added another form of personality. His earlier albums were all expansive landscapes but the increase in pop singers and vocal samples adds a further human element for the listener to identify with as they explore these powerful backdrops.

Proof: We Had Everything / Quiver (Feat. Lonas) /  Feel Good (Feat. Bre Kennedy) / All On You / Religion (Feat. Bre Kennedy)

9. Joji - Nectar Genre: R&B / Pop

Japanese singer George Miller has come a long way from his jokester YouTube days to his sophomore album here. Beginning his career in entertainment as an online shock humor performer, Joji is known for being responsible for the “Harlem Shake” meme craze years ago. In 2017 Miller decided to focus on a legit music career dropping off his debut EP In Tongues that year. The EP was a good introduction but suffered a bit of consistency. The kinks were ironed out a bit for his debut album, Ballads 1 which had the gut wrenching “Slow Dancing In The Dark”. There still was a bit of consistency issues present though but those are all but fully worked out on this impressive sophomore effort. Creativity was never an issue for Joji’s music but needed to be channeled more in a cohesive direction across a whole project and it seems he is able to find that focus here. “Run” is up there with one of the most beautiful songs to come out this year. It is pretty impressive the growth Joji has made in four years and I can’t wait to see what’s next.

Proof: Daylight (w/ Diplo) / Run / Sanctuary / Afterthought (Feat. BENEE) / Your Man

8. Shallou - Magical Thinking Genre: Electronic / Synth Pop / Future Bass

After a few lovely EP’s over the years, LA producer Shollou dropped off his melodic and ethereal debut full length. Shallou’s form of electronic music is very subdued and modest on the surface yet expansive and encompassing the deeper you venture as a listener. Where the music lacks in flash it does not lack in complexity, emotional depth and infectious melodies. Shollou created worlds of subtlety and sophistication, that double dips as easy listening sounds or music to immerse yourself and get lost in.

Proof: Forget / Mutual Love (w/ Zachary Knowles) / Silhouettes (Feat. Vancouver Sleep Clinic) / Older (w/ Daya) / Good Together (w/ Ashe)

7. The Weeknd - After Hours Genre: alt-R&B / neo-Soul

One of my favorite artists making music today (and one of the inspirations of me making this blog in the first place), The Toronto based singer Abel Tesfaye goes a bit back to his roots while still expanding his musical palette on his fourth full length record here. As the 2018 EP My Dear Melancholy, hinted to us, the neon lighting synth pop of his precious two records are taking more of a back seat for the dark and moody R&B melodies of his first record and mixtapes.The difference is his early mixtapes were a consistent mood but After Hours is a whole experience. Now as a more seasoned artist Abel is able to more effectively mold the atmosphere to his will. And take in previous explorations as well as new ones into his atmospheric sound seamlessly. “Blinding Lights” that would have fit perfectly on Star Boy or “In Your Eyes” equipped with some new jazzy saxophone yet neither standing out in the whole composition of the project show this dexterity off well. The former being possibly the most successful single of 2020.

Proof: Scared To Live / Heartless / Blinding Lights / In Your Eyes / After Hours

6. Jonah Mutono - GERG Genre: alt-R&B / Soul

London based Kenyan singer Jonah drops off a gorgeous debut album here. Jonah, who himself grew up in a very religious family, has been hiding his sexuality and this album addresses how that puts a strain on him and his relationships. GERG is a gripping expose as the singer comes to terms with his own needs and desires and brings to light them for the audience to see and feel. His voice is both commanding and soothing, mostly in a deep somber tone but can get up to some surprising heights when needed. His music sort of sounds like a cross between Kwabs and Frank Ocean. “The Low” which specifically is above loving someone in private from your family is maybe one of the most feels inducing songs of 2020. 

Proof: Shoulders / If You Mean It / The Low / Circulation / South Bank

5. Phantogram - Ceremony Genre: Synth Pop

Despite the chaos in the world that is defining 2020, the return of one of my favorite groups in music is about finding the love that will keep you positive and moving through it. It’s been a bit of a journey for the New York duo with some thrilling highs and heartbreaking woes. After the success of their 2009 debut album Eyelid Dreams. The group really took their time on their sophomore effort knowing this will more be what defines their direction and sound then the debut. After a couple EPs to hold fans over when 2014’s Voices dropped it was a triumphant release that pushed their notoriety in the indie pop world to great heights. The next year was a gifted creative experiment collaboration with Oukast’s Big Boi in the Big Grams EP, but later that year tragedy struck with lead singer Sarah Barthel’s sister committing suicide. Three was released in 2016 written and recorded during the morning of this death which led to a much more emotionally charged offering. For their fourth album they could have kept with the darker vernacular of its predecessor but after going through the healing process from their own heart break, Sarah and Josh wanted to instead offer a record of healing and hope to the world in a time we all need it. That doesn’t mean Ceremony is devoid of the impacting sentiments of before. Ceremony is still as much a personal record as Three, but looks more to the future with a hopeful viewpoint then the past looking record before it. A necessary step for anyone to take towards healing from a trauma and/or tragedy. Nothing shows this off more than the poignantly brilliant “Pedestal”, possibly the most passionate and emotionally intimate record of the group’s career, that never fails to leave me in goosebumps no matter how many times I listen.

Proof: Dear God / Into Happiness / In a Spiral / Pedestal / Let Me Down

4. Childish Gambino - 3.15.20 Genre: Hip Hop / R&B

For possibly his final album as Childish Gambino, Donald Glover left us an interesting crescendo of his musical career. 3.15.20 is a conglomerate of his previous albums wrapped up in a concise and cohesive, yet exploratory and eclectic album. The Boom Bap inspiration of CAMP, the spaced out futuristic wonder of Because The Internet, and the nostalgic and funk driven change up of Awaken My Love! are all represented here. The way the album meaders has been something critiqued of this record, but I find it’s part of it’s creative charm. Time being a theme of the album you feel the way time is a bit aimless as it just progresses, which leads to the moments you remember really sticking through. On your first listen you never know what time has in store for you on the upcoming track. Some may think this is peculiar and too subtle of a final statement, but I think it fits the artists perfectly. Donald can be in your face, but as his career in comedy and Television progressed he found his sweet spot at being subtle and rewarding those that pay attention to the margins.Who knows what is next for Donald’s career (he is halfway to an EGOT), but if this is the end of his musical journey I am very glad to be a witness of it.

Proof: Algorhythm / Time (Feat. Ariana Grande) / 19.10 / 42.26 / 47.48

3. Kacy Hill - Is It Selfish If We Talk About Me Again Genre: R&B / neo-Soul / Synth Pop

It has been quite a journey for the 26 year old singer to this point. After beginning a career in modeling at the age of 16, a venture that she sort of fell into and wasn’t something she was passionate about, Hill also began dabbling in music. While on tour with Kanye West as a backup dancer for the Yeezus Tour, Kanye heard a self released single of hers and immediately signed her to his G.O.O.D. Music label. This is around when she popped on my radar. After a 2015 EP and a 2017 Album, Kacy decided to leave the label which leads us to this self released sophomore album from the singer. It seems the roller coaster of the young singer’s career up to this point has given a clarity for Hill to create her most emotional gripping and cohesive project. Part of the strength of this album was working intimately with Francis and the Lights who is a producer on 6 of the 11 tracks and gives the project it’s common vernacular. Utilizing Francis’ Synth and bass heavy backdrops, Hill allows her sweet falsetto to hit some impassioned locations. There is a sort of yin and yang to her vulnerable lyrics and the darker cavernous production that give each track depth. Kacy is now in full control of her music and we see she is very capable with this role.

Proof: To Someone Else / Much Higher / Porsche / I Believe In You (Feat. Francis and the Lights) / Six

2. Kasbo - The Making of a Paracosm Genre: Electronic / Future Bass

It’s easy to get lost in the lavish and vibrant ecosystems of Swedish producer Kasbo’s immersive music. Kasbo’s debut album Places We Don’t Know was easily one of my favorite and most replayed albums of 2018. For the follow up. Kasbo ups the ante a bit with this lush and cinematic offering; each song is rich with so many layered melodies and bursting with gripping emotion. The coatings of pianos, synths and vocal samples are woven together with an orchestral composition. The tracks all have a form of deep breathes inward and explosive exhilations that lift the listener up in their swirling harmonies. Though the pieces all are vast and expansive they are both introspective and affectionately personal. Kasbo had a very tough time in between his debut and sophomore albums, with an undiagnosable bout of severe hearing loss. Once his hearing returned and he was able to continue where he left off on his music you can hear the sense of leaving it all out there in this project. He doesn’t know if the condition will return so he made sure to make this project one that conveys what he needed to convey; which despite that scary premonition is unbridled hope.

Proof: Play Pretend (Feat. Ourchives) / Blur / Lune (Feat. Vancouver Sleep Clinic) / Staying In Love (Feat. Nea) / Show You

1. Tame Impala - The Slow Rush Genre: Synth-Pop / Electronic

From the opening chopped up and synth-out vocal sample you realize this journey the multi-instrumentalist from Australia is about to take us on is one much different than his previous efforts. It took Kevin Parker 5 years to follow up his mega acclaimed third album Currents. The album pushed him to a new stature selling out large amphitheaters on his own and as a consistent festival headliner. The long wait and meteoric rise proved fruitful for this outwardly exuberant and extroverted yet simultaneously introspective and internal album. The Slow Rush is for anyone that connects with people who while socially at parties or clubs constantly feel hidden to the world. Those who both see the world moving around them at a fast pace yet still feel as if they are moving in slow motion.

Musically, The Slow Rush is a sonic fondue pot of many genres and timelines melted and stirred together. There’s both nostalgia and futuristic aspiration swirled in every track with footsteps in every decade from the 60’s to 2020. Imagine Hall & Oates, Pink Floyd and Daft Punk having a musical orgy while on acid. Despite the sheer vast amount of styles and genres being pressured into this album there is an uncanny level of sophistication by Kevin in this science experiment of an album. The project’s crescendo is the psychedelic thunder cloud of “It Might Be Time”. The track starts out airy, spacious and understated, slowly synth keys start jabbing in, yet still don’t ready you for the bombardment of 808’s, and symbol crashes of  the momentous chorus that hits you right in the gut and gets you on your feet. 

The Slow Rush is both an album you can put on at a party as well as chill alone and vibe out to. On the surface are the euphoric dance indications but a deeper inspection, should one wish to take on, finds the emotional and gripping crosscurrents that are interwoven throughout. If there’s levels of protection from past pain, and uncertainty for the future holding you back, well “it might be time to face it”.

Proof: One More Year / Borderline / Posthumous Forgiveness / Breathe Deeper / On Track / It Might Be Time

Others:

Good: Abir - HEAT, A Boogie wit da Hoodie - Artist 2.0, AceMo - I Want to Believe, AceMoMa - A New Dawn [HOA007], The Aces - Under My Influence, Action Bronson - Only For Dolphins, Active Child - In Another Life, Actress - Larama & Desire, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad - Jazz Is Dead 001, Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Roy Area - JID002, Aesop Rock - Freedom Finger [Music from the Game], Aesop Rock - Spirit World Field Guild, A. G. Cook - Apple, Agnes Obel - Myopia, Alanis Morissette - Such Pretty Forks in the Road, Alaska Reid - Big Bunny, Alec Benjamin - These Two Windows, Alexandra Savior - The Archer, Allan Rayman - Christian, Alicia Keys - ALICIA, Allie X - Cape God, ALMA - Have You Seen Her?, Aloe Blacc - All Love Everything, Aminé - Limbo, Andrianne Lenker - songs, Andy Shauf - The Neon Skyline, Ángela Muñoz & Adrian Younge - Introspection, Angelica Vila - Deception Szn 1, Angel Olsen - Whole New Mess, Anna Burch - If You’re Dreaming, Another Sky - I Slept On The Floor, Ariana Grande - Positions, Armin van Buuren - Lost Tapes, A$AP Ferg - Floor Seats II, Astrid S - Leave It Behind, Atmosphere - Whenever, August Alsina - The Product III: stateofEMERGEncy, The Avalanches - We Will Always Love You, Ava Max - Heaven & Hell, AWOLNATION - Angel Miners & the Lightning Riders Baauer - PLANET’S MAD, Bad Bunny - LAS QUE NO IBAN A SALIR, Bassnector - All Colors, Baths - Pop Music / False B-Sides II, BENEE - Hey u x, Banoffee - Look at Us Now Dad, Beach Bunny - Honeymoon, beabadoobee - Fake It Flowers, Becca Mancari - The Greatest Part, Becca Stevens - Wonderbloom, Benny the Butcher - Burden of Proof, Best Coast - Always Tomorrow, Beyoncé - The Lion King: The Gift (Deluxe Edition), Big Sean - Detroit 2, Bishop Nehru - Nehruvian Tuesdays: Vol, 1, blackbear - everything means nothing, BLACKSTARKIDS - Whatever, Man, Black Thought - Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane and Abel, Blu & Exile - Miles, Blxst - No Love Lost, Bombay Bicycle Club - Everything Else Has Gone Wrong, Bongeziwe Mabandla - iimini, Boniface - Boniface, Botany - End The Summer F(or)ever, boy pablo - Wachito Rico, Brandon - Coming Clean, Brandy - B7, Bree Runway - 2000AND4EVA [Mixtape], Brent Faiyaz - Fuck The World, Bryson Tiller - A N N I V E R S A R Y, Bryson Tiller - T R A P S O U L (Deluxe), Buddy & Kent Jamz - Janktape Vol. 1, Buju Banton - Upside Down 2020, Busta Rhymes - Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God, Burna Boy - Twice As Tall Cam’ron - Purple Haze 2, Cassian - Laps, Caribou - Suddenly, Carly Rae Jepsen - Dedicated Side B, Car Seat Headrest - Making a Door Less Open, Chelsea Cutler - How To Be Human, Chloe x Halle - Ungodly Hour, Circa Waves - Sad Happy, Clap! Clap! - Liquid Portraits, Cleo Sol - Rose in the Dark, clipping. - Visions of Bodies Being Burned, Common - The Beautiful Revolution (Pt. 1), Com Truise - In Decay, Too, Conway the Machine - From King To A GOD, CRi - Juvenile, Cults - Host, Cut Copy - Freeze, Melt D Smoke - Bad Habits, DaBaby - BLAME IT ON BABY, DaBaby - My Brother’s Keeper (Long Live G), Daecolm - Figur£$, Dan Deacon - Mystic Familiar, Dave East - Karma 3 [Mixtape], Declan McKenna - Zeros, Dee-1 & Murs - He’s the Christian, I’m the Rapper, Dehd - Flower of Devotion, Delacey - Black Coffee, Delta Heavy - Only in Dreams (Remixes), Denzel Curry - UNLOCKED [Mixtape], Destroyer - How We Met, Diana Gordon - Wasted Youth, Diplo - Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley Chapter 1: Snake Oil, Diplo - MMXX, Dirty Projectors - 5EPs, dj poolboi - it’s good to hear your voice, DJ Snake - Carte Blanche (Deluxe), Drake - Dark Lane Demo Tapes, DRAMA - Dance Without Me, Dreamville - Revenge of the Dreamers III Echosmith - Lonely Generation, EDEN - no future, Ekali - A World Away, Ela Minus - acts of rebellion, ELIO - u and me, but mostly me, Ella Vos - Turbulence, Ellie Goulding - Brightest Blue, E.M.M.A. - Indigo Dream, Eric Bellinger - Eric B For President: Term 3, Eric Bellinger - Hor D’oeuvres, Ethan Gruska - En Garde, Everything Everything - RE-ANIMATOR, Everything Is Recorded - FRIDAY FOREVER, Example - Some Nights Last For Days Fana Hues - Hues, Felt (Murs & Slug) - Felt 4 U, FINNEAS - Blood Harmony (Deluxe), Fiona Apple - Fetch The Bolt Cutters, The Flaming Lips - American Head, Fleet Foxes - Shore, flora cash - Baby, It’s Okay, Four Tet - Sixteen Oceans, Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist - Alfredo, Free Nationals - Free Nationals, Future Islands - As Long As You Are, Future Utopia - 12 Questions Gabrielle Aplin - Dear Happy, Galantis - Church, PG-Eazy - Everything’s Strange Here, Gengahr - Sanctuary, Gil Scott-Heron & Makaya McCraven - We’re New Again: A Reimagine by Makaya McCraven, Glass Animals - Dreamland, Good Sad Happy Bad - Shade, Gorillaz - Song Machinem Season One: Strange Timez, GRACEY - The Art Of Closure, grandson - Death Of An Optimist, Gregory Porter - All Rise, GRiZ - Chasing The Golden Hour Pt. 3 [Mixtape], Grouplove - The Healer, GUM - Out In The World, Gus Dapperton - Orca, Guy Sebastian - T.R.U.T.H. Half Waif - The Caretaker, Haiku Hands - Haiku Hands, Hannah Georgas - All That Emotion, HAWA - the ONE, Hayley Williams - Petals for Armor, Henry Hall - Neato, Hinds - The Prettiest Curse, HMLTD - West of Eden, Hudson Mohawke - Airborne Lard, Hudson Mohawke - B.B.H.E., Hudson Mohawke - Poom Gems, Hurts - Faith Icarus - Unfold, Isaia Huron - Libbie J Balvin - Colores, Jacob Latimore - C3, Jacob Latimore - Leo Season, Jack Harlow - Thats What They All Say, Jadakiss - Ignatius, Jade Novah - Stages, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Reunions, Jay Electronica - A Written Testimony, Jean Dawson - Pixel Bath, Jeezy - The Recession 2, Jeff Tweedy - Love Is The King, Jeremy Zucker - love is not dying, Jess Cornelius - Distance, Jessie Reyez - BEFORE LOVE CAME TO KILL US, Jhené Aiko - Chilombo, John Legend - Bigger Love, JoJo - good to know, J Lloyd - Kosmos, Jonah Yano - souvenir, Joyner Lucas - ADHD, JOYRYDE - Brave, Juice WRLD - Legends Never Die, Juicy J - THE HUSTLE CONTINUES, Junglepussy - JP4, Justin Bieber - Changes, Justine Skye - BARE WITH ME (The Album) Kaash Paige - Teenage Forever, Kacy Hill - Just Circling Back Here: Is It Selfish If I Talk About Me Again (Remixes), Kali Uchis - Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otris Demonios)∞, Kamaiyah - Got It Made, Katie Day - Mydata, Katie Gately - Loom, Katy Perry - Smile, K CAMP - Kiss 5, Keaton Henson - Monument, Kehlani - It Was Good Until It Wasn’t, Kevin Morby - Sundowner, Khushi - Strange Seasons, Khruangbin - Mordechai, Kiana Ledé - KIKI, Kid Cudi - Man On The Moon III: The Chosen, Kid Krow - Conan Gray, Kiesza - Crave, Kiiara - lil kiiwi, King Princess - Cheap Queen (Deluxe), Kllo - Maybe We Could, KLOUD - AUTONOMY, K. Michelle - All Monsters Are Human, Knxwledge - 1998, Kodaline - One Day at a Time, Kygo - Golden Hour, KYLE - See You When I am Famous!!!!!!!!!!!!, Kylie Minogue - DISCO Lane 8 - Brightest Lights, LANY - mama’s boy, LA Priest - GENE, La Roux - Supervision, Last Heroes - Finding Light, Laura Marling - Song For Our Daughter, Laura Veirs - My Echo, Lauv - ~how i’m feeling~,  Lecrae - Restoration, Lewis Del Mar - AUGUST, Lianne La Havas - Lianne La Havas, Lil Wayne - Funeral, Little Dragon - New Me, Same Us, Little Mix - Confetti, LL Cool J - Authentic, Logic - No Pressure, Long Beach Dub Allstars - Long Beach Dub Allstars, Lonr. - Land of Nothing Real, Louis Tomlinson - Walls, Loyal Lobos - Everlasting, Lucas & Steve - Letters to Remember, Luh Kel - L.O.V.E., Lucky Daye - Painted (Deluxe Edition), Luke James - to feel love/d Mac Miller - Circles, MAITA - Best Wishes, Major Lazer - Music Is The Weapon, Mala Rodriguez - MALA, Margo Price - That’s How Rumors Get Started, Marsh - Lailonie, Marsh - Lost in You, MAX - Colour Vision, Maya Hawke - Blush, Mayor Hawthorne - Rare Changes, Medasin - RIPPLS, Megan Thee Stallion - Good News, Megan Thee Stallion - Suga, Midwife - Forever, The Midnight - Monsters, Mija - Desert Trash, Miley Cyrus - Plastic Hearts, MisterWives - SUPERBLOOM, Mitch - Better For You, Moaning - Uneasy Laughter, Moses Sumner - græ, The Mountain Goats - Getting Into Knives, Mourning [A] BLKstar - The Cycle, Mura Masa - R.Y.C., mxmtoon - dawn/dusk Nada Surf - Never Not Together, Naeem - Startisha, Nap Eyes - Snapshot of a Beginner, Nappy Roots - 40RTY, Nas - King’s Disease, Nathaniel Rateliff - And It’s Still Alright, The Neighbourhood - Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones, Neon Trees - I Can Feel You Forgetting, Netsky - Second Nature, NIKI - Moonchild, NNAMDÏ - BRAT, No Mana - Secret Level, Norah Jones - Pick Me Up off the Floor, Nothing - The Great Dismal, Nothing But Thieves - Moral Panic Ohmme - Fantasize Your Ghost, Oh Wonder - No One Else Can Wear The Crown, Okay Kaya - Watch This Liquid Pour Itself, Omar Apollo - Apolonio, Omarion - The Kinection, Omar S - You Want, Open Mike Eagle - Anime, Trauma and Divorce, Orion Sun - Hold Space For Me, The Overcoats - The Fight PARTYNEXTDOOR - PARTYMOBILE, PARTYNEXTDOOR - PARTYPACK, Passenger - Patchwork,  Perfume Genius - Set My Heart on Fire Immediately, Petit Biscuit - Parachute, Pet Shop Boys - Hotspot, Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher, Photay - Waking Hours, Pictish Trail - Thumb World, POLIÇA - When We Stay Alive, Popcaan - FIXTAPE, Poppy - I Disagree, Pop Smoke - Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon, Poolside - Low Season, Porches - Ricky Music, Post Animal - Forward Motion Godyssey, The Professionals (Madlib & Oh No) - The Professionals, Princess Nokia - Everything Is Beautiful, Princess Nokia - Everything Sucks, Public Enemy - What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?, Pure X - Pure X Quinn XCII - A Letter to My Younger Self, Queen Naija - missunderstood RAC - BOY, Ratboys - Printer’s Devil, Real Estate - The Main Thing, REASON - New Beginnings, Recondite - Dwell, Rhys Lewis - Things I Chose to Remember, Rina Sawayama - SAWAYAMA, Riz Ahmed - The Long Goodbye, RJD2 - The Fun Ones, Ro James - MANTIC, Royce da 5’9” - The Allegory, Russ - SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE, Ryan Beatty - Dreaming of David Sad13 - Haunting Painting, SAINt JHN - While The World Was Burning [Mixtape], Sam Lee - Oh Wow, Sam Smith - Love Goes, San Fermin - The Cormorant I & II, Sasha Sloan - Only Child, SAULT - Untitled (Black Is), SAULT - Untitled (Rise), Savannah Ré - Opia, SAYGRACE - The Defining Moments of SAYGRACE: Girlhood, Fuckboys & Situationlists, Sea Wolf - Through A Dark Wood, Selena Gomez - Rare, Sérgio Mendez - In the Key of Joy, Sevdaliza - Shabrang, S.G. Goodman - Old Time Feeling, Shabazz Palaces - The Don of Diamond Dreams, Shamir - Shamir, Shoffy - Flash, Shopping - All or Nothing, Sleepy Hallow - Sleepy Hallow Presents: Sleepy For President, Slowly Slowly - Race Car Blues, Smashing Pumpkins - CYR, Smino - She Already Decided [Mixtape], Special Interest - The Passion Of, Soccer Mommy - Color Theory, Social Club Misfits - Feared by Hell, Songhoy Blues - Optimisme, Son Little - Aloha, Sorry - 925, Spacey Jane - Sunlight, Spencer Brown - Stream of Consciousness, Steve Aoki - Neon Future IV, Steve Spacek - House, Stormzy - Heavy Is The Head, STRFKR - Future Past Life, Sturgill Simpson - Cuttin’ Grass Vol. 1 (Butcher Shoppe Sessions), Sturgill SImpson - Cuttin’ Grass, Vol. 2 (Cowboy Arms Sessions), Sub Focus & Wilkinson - Portals, $uicideboy$ - Stop Staring at the Shadows, Surfaces - Horizons, Sweaton Klank - Good Days, Sweet Whirl - How Much Works, Swing Ting - 100 Dances, Symba - Don’t Run From R.A.P. TeaMarr - Before I Spill Myself, Tech N9ne - Enterfear, Tennis - Swimmer, Teno Afrika - Amapiano Selections, Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder & Kamasi Washington - Dinner Party, Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder & Kamasi Washington - Dinner Party: Dessert, Teyana Taylor - The Album, T.I. - The L.I.B.R.A., Tiana Major9 - Back At Sixes And Sevens, Tiësto - The London Sessions, Tink - Hopeless Romantic, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down - Temple, The-Dream - SXTPA, Theophilus London - Bebay, THEY. - The Amanda Tape, Thundercat - It Is What It Is, Thunder Jackson - Thunder Jackson, Tkay Maidza - Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2, TOKiMONSTA - Oasis Nocturno, Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes - What Kinda Music,Toni Braxton - Spell My Name, TOPS - I Feel Alive, TORRES - Silver Tongue, Tory Lanez - The New Toronto 3, Trey Songz - Back Home, T.R.U. & 2 Chainz - No Face No Chase, Two Feet - Pink, Tycho - Simulcast, Ty Dolla $ign - Featuring Ty Dolla $ign Various Artists - Bad Boys For Life Soundtrack, Various Artists - Birds is Pray: The Album, Various Artists - Ophelia Presents: Advent Volume 1, Various Artists - Ophelia Presents: Advent Volume 2, Various Artists - Promising Young Woman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Various Artists - REPRISE: A Roc Nation Album, Various Artists - Sable Valley Summer Vol. 1, Various Artists - The Turning (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Varsity - Fine Forever, Vic Mensa - V TAPE, Victoria Monét - JAGUAR, Vistas - Everything Changes in the End, Vundabar - Either Light, Vybz Kartel - To Tanesha Washed Out - Purple Noon, Waxahatchee - Saint Cloud, Whitney - Candid, William Black - Pages (The Remixes), WizKid - Made In Lagos, Wiz Khalifa - The Saga of Wiz Khalifa, Wolf Parade - Thin Mind Xavier Omär - if You Feel Yaeji - WHAT WE DREW 우리가 그려왔던, Yellow Claw - Never Dies, Yellow Days - A Day in a Yellow Beat, YG - My Life 5Hunnid, Yo Gotti - Untrapped, Youngr - Memories, Yumi Zouma - Truth or Consequences, Yves Tumor - Heaven To a Tortured Mind Zeds Dead - We Are Deadbeats (Vol. 4), Zeds Dead - We Are Deadbeats (Vol. 4 Deluxe) 070 Shake - Modus Vivendi, The 1975 - Notes On A Conditional Form, 2 Chainz - So Help Me God!, 5 Seconds of Summer - CALM

Meh: ARTHUR - Hair of the Dog, The Black Lips - Sing in a World That’s Falling Apart, Bring Me The Horizon - POST HUMAN: SURVIVAL HORROR, Bruno Major - To Let A Good Thing Die, Cuddle Magic - Bath, Don Toliver - Heaven Or Hell, Eminem - Music To Be Murdered By, Foogiano - Gutta Baby, Frances Quinlan - Likewise, French Montana - CB5, Future - High On Life, Future & Lil Uzi Vert - Pluto x Baby Pluto, iann dior - I’m Gone, Ichiko Aoba - Windswept Adan, IDLES - Ultra Mono, Jacob Collier - Djesse, Vol. 3, Jason Mraz - Look For The Good, Jaunt - All In One, Jaye Jayle - Prisyn, Lil Baby - My Turn, Lil Uzi Vert - Eternal Atake, Lil Uzi Vert - LUV vs. The World 2, Machine Gun Kelly - Tickets To My Downfall, Masiwei & Higher Brothers - Prince Charming, MHYSA - Navaeh, Nicolas Jaar - Cenizas, RARE Sound & K Camp - Rare Family, Rich The Kid - BOSS MAN, Rich The Kid & YoungBoy Never Broke Again - Nobody Safe, Rico Nasty - Nightmare Vacation, Social Club Misfits - MOOD // DOOM, WHIPPED CREAM - WHO IS WHIPPED CREAM?

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My Favorite EPs of 2020

Here is my list of my personal top EPs of 2020

You can find my separate list for top albums of 2020 here [UNDER CONSTRUCTION].

My Previous monthly lists from 2020: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November

My list last year for my top EPs of 2019 can be found here.

The Best:

BAYNK - A Study in Movement Genre: Electronic / Future Bass

A mesmerizing little EP from the New Zealand producer following up his two Someone’s EP’s from 2017 and 2019.

Proof: HIGH  / Kiss Me (Feat. Mood Talk) / TESSELLATE (w/ Tei Shi)

Channel Tres - i can’t go outside Genre: Hip Hop / R&B / House

Compton rapper/singer Channel Tres continues his dramatic accent with his third EP in three years of his unique blending of house with hip hop and soul music. 

Proof: skate depot / take you time (Feat. Tinashe) / unfinished business

imnotshane - imnotshane Genre: alt-R&B / Electronic

This EP was my introduction to the warped moody alt-R&B sounds of iamnotshane. His tracks effortless meld from straight forward pop soul tunes to manipulated industrial complexes in effecting and interesting ways.

Proof: Afterlife / Security / Right Now

James Blake - Before // Covers Genre: Indie Pop / Synth Pop

Despite releasing one of 2019’s highlights in Assume Form, James Blake still kept busy in 2020 releasing these two mellow and soothing EPS and a few one off singles. The songs in Before have a Jaime xx feel to them, which I am not mad at at all.

Proof: Before / Do You Ever / Summer Of Now // when the party’s over (Billie Eilish Cover) / Godspeed (Frank Ocean Cover) / When We’re Older (Beyonce “OTHERSIDE” cover)

The Japanese House - Chewing Cotton Wool Genre: Synth Pop

Following up her great debut in 2019, the American singer releases this project about a break up thats so sad but so soothing st the same time.

Proof: Sharing Beds / Something Has To Change / Dionne (Feat. Justin Vernon)

Joey Bada$$ - The Light Pack Genre: Hip Hop

The New York rapper Joey Bada$$ drops off this tiny EP that’s a sampler of his mellow and lyrically potent hip hop we know from him.

Proof: The Light / No Explanation (w/ Pusha T) / Shine

Little Simz - Drop 6 Genre: Hip Hop

UK rapper Little Simz keeps her fans content with this EP of her patented lyrical prowless.

Proof: might bang, might not / one life, might live / where’s my lighter (Feat. Alewya)

LOONY - JOYRiDE Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

I was introduced to this singer by this soulful and smooth EP. Theres a feel of 90’s R&B interlaced in a modern R&B pallet.

Proof: iN CODE / WHiTE LiE / NO !

Matoma - RYTME Genre: Electronic / Dance

This might be my single favorite EP of the year. Shhhh don’t tell the others. The Norweigian DJ teased fans with this EP that leaves you catching your breath after and wanting more.

Proof: Don’t Stop The Rhythm (Feat. Bryn Christopher) / Beside You (w/ Captain Cuts Feat. Georgia Ku) / Embrace Your Life (Feat. Alida)

Meg Myers - I’d Like 2 Go Home Now // Thank You For Taking Me 2 The Disco Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

I’ve been a big fan of Meg since her initial EP Daughter in the Choir, back in 2012. These two EP’s released on the same day are some of the best rock made in 2020. 

Proof: True Liars / End of the World / Sweet Liar // Any Way You Wanna Love / Breaks My Back / i hope you cry (w/ morgxn)

mxmtoon - dawn // dusk Genre: Indie Pop

Oakland based singer mxmtoon expands on her ukulele based sound of her debut last year with these two soothing bedroom pop EP’s. These were originally released separately then later in the year combined.

Proof: Fever Dream / Lessons / 1, 2 // Bon Iver / ok on your own (Feat. Carly Rae Jepsen) / Asking For a Friend

Outwild (PKA Inukshuk) - Everbright // Wallflower Genre: Electronic / Dance

Formally known as Inukshuk, the Canadian electronic DJ joins Seven Lions ever impressively expanding collective with these two short but enticing EP’s. He made the name change this year from Inukshuk to be more culturally respectful.

Proof: Everbright / Before We Start (Feat. XYV) / The Way You Are (Feat. The Ready Set) // Chasm / Wallflower (Feat. Rouxx)

Pink Sweat$ - The Prelude Genre: R&B / Soul

Most likely to blow up on this list for me is American Singer Pink Sweat$. He’s starting to get more notoriety and this funky soulful EP only helps that cause. It’s a Prelude but I wonder exactly to what? hmmmmm

Proof: Give It To Me / Icy / Not Alright

Seven Lions - Find Another Way // Find Another Way (Remixes) Genre: Electronic / Dance

It’s well documented on here how much I love Seven Lions, one of my favorite artists working right now. This EP and Remix EP are just more blasts of his euphoric and transformative music that hits me in all the feels.

Proof: Only Now (Feat. Tyler Graves) / Another Way (w/ April Bender) / What’s Done Is Done (w/ HALIENE) // Only Now (MitiS Remix) Feat. Tyler Graves / What’s Done Is Done (Delta Heavy Remix) w/ HALIENE / Senseless (Arpyem Remix) Feat. Tyler Graves

Super Duper - Prelude Genre: Electronic / Dance

Nashville producer gives a glimpse of his debut album to come out later in the year with this exhilarating EP. The depth and expansiveness of his music is on full display, along with the just sheer joy his music can evoke.

Proof: Feel My Way / Spiritual (w/ Mr Gabriel) / Do It For Myself

Techami - Born Again / Buenos Aires Genre: Electronic / Dance

Another sampler tray for an album to come later in the year. The French producer has been around for a few years but this is his debut album and it is quite a strong one at that.

Proof: Born Again / Buenos Aires / Proud (Feat Daecolm)

Trivecta - Everyday // Everyday Remixes Genre: Electronic / Dance

Another impressive project from Seven Lion’s Ophelia camp. Trivecta shares the knack for a soft mellow chorus lulling you into a false sense of security only for a crashing drop and vibrant chorus.

Proof: Leave It All Behind (Feat. Fagin) / Wasteland / Everyday (Feat. Rico & Miella) // Leave It All Behind (Nurko Remix) Feat. Fagin / Wasteland (Au5 & Chime Remix) / Wasteland (Wooli Remix)

X Ambassadors - Belong Genre: Pop / Soul

The New York band gifted fans with a little offering of a few songs that don’t quite fit on their upcoming third album. These aren’t throw away songs ast all though. This is a little collection of a few stellar love and break up songs. .

Proof: Everything Sounds Like A Love Song / Happy Home / Belong

Others:

Amber Liu - X // Rogue Rogue  Genre: Pop / R&B

Former K-Pop group Tiwanese0American singer Amber Liu breaks out on ehr own with these two joyous EP’s of synth-pop/R&B meshing delite.

Proof: Other People / Curiosity // High Hopes / Lifeline

BOSCO - Some Day This Will All Make Sense // Car Therapy Genre: R&B / Soul

The soulful singer from Georgia first popped on my radar last year when she dropped a great EP. She kept that going in 2020 with these two somber and sexy projects.

Proof: Attention / Take Off // Greenlight (Feat. Dana WIlliams) / Changes

Bring Me the Horizon - Music to Listen to~Dance to~Blaze to~Pray to~Feed to~Sleep to~Talk to~Grind to~Trip to~Breathe to~Help to~Hurt to~Scroll to~Roll to~Love to~Hate to~Learn Too~Plot to~Play to~Be to~Feel to~Breed to~Sweat to~Dream to~Hide to~Live to~Die to~GO TO Genre: Electronic / Rock / Experimental

Canadian Hard Rock group Bring Me The Horizon took a break form their normal msuic to offer this creative and weird af mixtape EP of their exploration into EDM. There’s some odd stuff here but also some real gems.

Proof: ¿(Feat. Halsey) /  ±ªþ³§ (Feat. YONAKA)

Buscabulla - Regressa Remixed Genre: Latin / Pop / Dance

A short but potent remix EP of some tracks from one of my favorite albums of the year guaranteed to get your hips moving.

Proof: Te Que Tiembla (Empress Of Remix) / NTE (Jonti Remix)

Chromeo - Quarantine Casanova // Quarentine Casanova (The Seoul Remixes) Genre: Electronic / Funk / Dance

2020 has been quite a stressful year for everyone. The Chromeo boys knew this and thought they’d help out with this fun little EP of funky soul music to get down to as we all are stuck in the house.

Proof: Stay In Bed ( And Do Nothing) / ‘Roni Got Me Stressed Out // Clorox Wipe (Glen Check Remix) / Stay in Bed (And Do Nothing) [SUMIN Remix]

Christine and the Queens - La vita nuova Genre: Synth Pop

French singer Christine slides in with this vibey EP of her furturistic synth pop tunes usually of heartbreak. 

Proof: People, I’ve been sad / I disappear in your arms

Crystal Skies - Collide Genre: Electronic / Dance

Another blast of an EP from Seven Lion’s Electronic collective, you sensing a pattern here?

Proof: This Moment (Feat. Gallie Fisher) / Collide

Ebenezer - Bad Romantic II // Bad Romantic 2.5 Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

The London based singer Ebenezer is starting to blow up a bit with features all over the last couple years. In 2020 he thought he’d capitalize on that with these two boppy EPs.

Proof: Mariachi Flow / 3am in London // Vodka & Lemonade / Graduation

Emanuel - Alt Therapy Session 1: Disillusion / Alt Therapy Session 2: Transformation Genre: R&B / Soul

I don’t know much about the London based singer Emanuel but these two debut EPs have grabbed my attention. His music is so sensual and soulful and his voice is both delicate and authoritative. 

Proof: Need You / Addiction // PTH / Black Woman (Remix) 

Far Out - Beyond The Horizon Genre: Electronic / Dance

Seriously, Seven Lion’s Ophelia just stop it at this point. No I’m just kidding, keep going.

Proof: Focus (Feat. Heather Sommer) / Wherever We Are (Feat. Monika Santucci)

FLETCHER - The S(ex) Tapes Genre: Pop

Who doesn’t like some good break up songs to wallow in? Is that just me? These songs are all about sadness, loneliness and anger but man are they done so sweet.

Proof: If I Hated You / Bitter (Feat. Kito)

Gem & Tauri - All You Need Genre: Electronic / Dance

Ok this is the last from Seven Lion’s Ophilia Records on this list I believe. This is a group of Seven’s wife and girlfriend (they are in a throuple). You can tell they have learned quite a lot from Seven in production as this is a great collection of songs that lift you up with mellow versus then crashing choruses.

Proof: Call Me Home (Feat. HALIENE) / All You Need (Feat. Fiora)

The Glitch Mob - Chemicals Genre: Electronic / Dance / Dubstep

Glitch Mob casually drops off this steller 3 track EP that leaves you wanting much more.

Proof: Chemicals / Take Control

GRiZ - bangers[5].zip / bangers[6].zip Genre: Electronic / Dance / Dubstep

GRiZ continues his always exhilarating bangers EP’s he started in 2019. He also dropped a mixtape in the year that is worth checking out.

Proof: My Friends and I, Pt. 3 (Feat. Probcause & Chrishira Perrier) / Spaceship Ride // No Doubt (Feat. Jauz) / Juicy (Feat. Blunts & Blondes)

Illenium - ASCEND (Tour Edits) Genre: Electronic / Dance

To put a bow on his triumphant third album ASCEND, ILLENIUM gave us this little sample of some of his edits while touring. He’s already released three amazing new tracks to end 2020 so I am eagerly anticipating what is coming in 2021.

Proof: Crashing (Feat. Bahari) vs. Destiny (w/ Blanke & 1788-L) / Good Things Fall Apart (w/ Jon Bellion) vs. Sad Songs (w/ Said The Sky Feat. Annika Wells)

iyla - OTHER WAYS TO VENT Genre: R&B

LA based singer iyla has been under my radar but I stumbled on this sultry EP and now she will not be slept on anymore.

Proof: Tattoo Tears / Naked Girl

Kali Uchis - TO FEEL ALIVE Genre: R&B

Before dropping off her first bilingual album later in the year Colombian singer Kali Uchis dropped off this sexy and adventurous EP showcasing that mesmerizing voice of hers.

Proof: i want war (BUT I NEED PEACE) / TO FEEL ALIVE

Kaskade - Redux 004 Genre: Electronic / Dance

American DJ Kaskade has been around since the 90′s and one of the big hitters since the early 200′s. That being said ‘Love Like That” might be one of the best songs of his long career.

Proof: Love Like That (Feat. Dani Poppitt) / Find Love

Kevin Ross - Audacity, Vol 1 / Audacity, Vol. 2 Genre: R&B / Soul

DC crooner Kevin Ross gifted us with these two soulful EP’s. His sound is sort of a mix of Trey Songz with Ne-Yo.

Proof: Forsaken / Honest // Everybody Here Wants You (w/ Canjelae) / Salvation

Khruangbin & Leon Bridges - Texas Sun Genre: Soul / Blues

This short but sweet collaborative EP between the band and singer pay homage to their Texas upbringings. Khruangbin craft exquisite melodies for Leon’s sensual voice to gracefully ride.

Proof: Texas Sun / C-Side

Krewella - zer0 (The Remixes, Pt. 1) / zer0 (The Remixes, Pt. 2) Genre: Electronic / Dance

A couple remix EP’s following their blast of endorphins of an album from earlier in the year. See more on the album zer0 on my album list.

Proof: Good On You (MOTi Remix) Feat. Nucleya / Greenlights (MADGRRL Remix)  // Anxiety (Prince Fox Remix) Feat. Arrested Youth / Like We (BEAUZ Remix) Feat. Yung Baby & Alaya

Loote - heart eyes Genre: Pop / R&B

Loote have a knack for making some of the catchiest ngs out there. Their EP’s are always a blast. I hope we get a full length release from the duo soon.

Proof: This is How U Feel / All The Fucking Time

Mahalia - Isolation Tapes Genre: R&B / Soul

Some slick 90’s influenced R&B from the Jamacian-British singer that is easy to overlook but should not be.

Proof: Plastic Plants / Too Nice

Maverick Sabre - You Know How It Feels Genre: Alternative / Soul

English/Irish singer Maverick Sabre has such a distinctive and commending voice that has both a soulfulness of R&B and a ruggedness of country melded together. I personally discovered him with his great third album last year, When I Wake Up.

Proof: Signs / In Your Head

MILCK - Into Gold Genre: Pop / R&B

MILCK’s voice is very soothing and effortless making her music glide into you ears with ease. Without you knowing it, you are bobbing along.

Proof: Gold / Slow Fade

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds - Blue Moon Rising Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

This short EP from one of the Oasis brother’s has a nice 80’s feel to it. It’s got nostalgia but also some forward thinking to it. It’s up in there air what’s next for either of the Gallagher brothers as there are rumors both ways of an Oasis reunion or never one.

Proof: Blue Moon Rising / Wandering Star

Orville Peck - Show Pony Genre: Country / Alternative

I admittedly was slow jumping on Orville’s train. I’ve seen the mask but knowing it was a country I assumed it wouldn’t be something for me. Then I heard his glorious opener to his debut album from last year and was blown away by the depth in his voice. This EP carries on what his debut started keeping fans happy with some new music as he works on his sophomore album.

Proof: No Glory In The West / Fancy

Reptalians - Wrestling Genre: Synth Pop

Portland pop duo drop off an EP here thats synth out bliss. It’s mellow and somber but never boring or dull.

Proof: Taking / Just a Creature

Robinson - Watching You Genre: Pop

A new EP from the New Zealand singer that shows off her emotive voice well.

Proof: I Tried / Watching You

Seeb - Sad in Scandinavia (Part 1) Genre: Synth Pop / Dance

Norweigen Electronic duo Seeb drops off a teaser EP for their forthcoming debut album in 2021

Proof: Sad in Scandinavia (w/ Zak Abel) / Don’t You Wanna Play? (w/ Julie Bergan)

Subtronics - Scream Saver Genre: Electronic / Dubstep

One of the current dubstep kings blast your ear drums with this rambunctious EP of artificial intelligence in dance music form.

Proof: Lullaby (Feat. Virus Syndicate) / Blow Stuff Up

Tei Shi - Die 4 Ur Love Genre: R&B / Pop

Colombian/Argintinian singer Tei Shi has quickly become one of my favorites making music now. Fresh off the heels of her sultry 3rd album 2019’s La Linda she gifts fans during this odd year with this EP of some smooth bedroom pop you can also dance a little too.

Proof: Die 4 Ur Love / Goodbye

The Weeknd - After Hours (Remixes) Genre: alt-R&B / Pop

A remix EP companion to his fourth studio album. An album you guys can bet yourself is high on my albums list.

Proof: Blinding Lights (Chromatics Remix) Feat. Chromatics / After Hours (The Blaze Remix)

Wale - The Imperfect Storm Genre: Hip Hop

A dope little lyrically potent EP from the DC rapper about the unrest in our country and the causes.

Proof: MOVIN’ DIFFERENT / MAAJO

XYLØ - The Ganglands of My Heart // Outsiders Club Genre: Synth Pop

With the departure of her brother from the group making XYLØ a solo effort, singer Paige continues her quick releases of EP’s that started in 2019 with these two fun and catchy projects in 2020.

Proof: American Sadness / Tongue In the Bag // Alone / Chlorine

The Rest:

Good:

Ada Lea - woman, here EP, Agent Sasco (Assassin) - Sasco vs Assassin EP, Alanis Morissette - Reckoning EP, Allan Kingdom - Iddtfm EP, Alice Chater - Aries EP, Anna Calvi - Hunted EP, Ant Saunders - BUBBLE EP, April - New Conditions EP, Ari Lennox - Shea Butter Baby (Remix EP), Arin Ray - Phases II EP, Audrey Mika - 5 A.M. EP, Baril - One More Rush EP, Birdy - Piano Sketches EP, 6LACK - 6pc Hot EP, Bob Moses - Desire EP, Brandon Banks - STATIC EP,  Brittany Howard - Jaime (The Remixes) EP, Calvin Harris - Love Regenerator 1 EP, Calvin Harris - Love Regenerator 2 EP, Calvin Harris - Love Regenerator 3 EP, Calvin Harris & Eli Brown - Moving EP, Charlotte de Witte - Rave On Time EP, Charlotte de Witte - Return to Nowhere EP, Caster - Black Sands EP, Christian Paul - Christian Paul EP, cindygod - EP 2, Conor Matthews - Balloons EP, Conor Matthews - Heartbreak on the Hills EP, Dabin - Wild Youth (Acoustic) EP, David Guetta & MORTEN - New Rave EP, Day Wave - Crush EP, Decadon - The Don EP, Dijon - How Do You Feel About Getting Married? EP, Dirty Projectors - Earth Crisis EP, Dirty Projectors - Flight Tower EP, Dirty Projectors - Ring Road EP, Dirty Projectors - Windows Open EP, Disclosure - Ecstasy EP, DJ BORING - Like Water EP, Dj Plead - Going for It EP, Dua Saleh - Rosetta EP, EBEN - Honeydew EP, Elah Hale - Room 206 EP, Elaine - Elements EP, Elle King - In Isolation EP, Ellie Winter - Yeah, No. EP, Father John Misty - Anthem +3 EP, Flatbush Zombies - now, more than ever EP, Fred again.. - Actual Life EP, Galcher Lusterwerk - Proof EP, Giveon - TAKE TIME EP, Giveon - When It’s All Said And Done EP, Gracie Abrams - minor EP, Greer - Lullaby for You EP, HAAi - Put Your Head Above The Parakeets EP, Hailee Steinfeld - Half Written Story EP, Hayley Kiyoko - I’m Too Sensitive For This Shit EP, Hayley Williams - Petals For Armor I EP, Holly Humberstone - Falling Asleep at the Wheel EP, Hotel Garuda - The Tension EP, THE HUNNA - Young & Faded EP, Incubus - Trust Falls (Side B) EP, i_o - NRG 444 EP, Jack Garrett - Love, Death & Dancing (Vol. 1) EP, Jack Garrett - Love, Death & Dancing (Vol. 2) EP, Jack Garrett - Love, Death & Dancing (Vol. 5 Reworks) EP, JACKBOYS & Travis Scott - JACKBOYS EP, James Smith - An EP, Japan, Man - Cautious EP, Jauz - Dangerous Waters EP, Jayda G - Both of Us / Are U Down EP, Jody Wisteernoff - Story of Light EP, JP Saxe - Hold It Together EP, The Juan MacLean - Here In The Twilight EP, Kiran Kai - XYZ EP, KIRBY - Sis. EP, Kyle Lux - Projectors EP, Lane 8 & Friends - Cross Pollination EP, LAN Party - PLUR EP, Lauren Auder - two caves in EP, Lauv - Without You EP, Leo Bhanji - No Guard EP, Le Ren - Morning & Melancholia EP, Les Sins & AceMo - C’mon Les’ Go EP, Local Natives - Soul Lemon EP, Lost Frequencies - Cup Of Beats EP, Loud Luxury - Nights Like This EP, Lupe Fiasco - Chill Spotlight EP, Lupe Fiasco & Kaelin Ellis - HOUSE EP, Mae Muller - no one else, not even you EP, Major Lazer - Soca Storm EP, Manatee Commune - Crescent Lake EP, Mario - Closer to Mars EP, Mason Maynard - Lookin’ At Me EP, Mick Jenkins - The Circus EP, Model Man - 2005 NYE EP, Model Man - Beta Songs EP, MoMa Ready - The Other Side EP, Nicolay - Lights In The Sky EP, Nicolay - Never Stand Still EP, Noah Cyrus - THE END OF EVERYTHING EP, Omah Lay - What Have We Done EP, Opiuo & Vorso - Dusty Bugs EP, Polo & Pan - Feel Good EP, PUP - This Place Sucks Ass EP, Q - The Shave Experiment EP, Raveena - Moonstone EP, renforshort - teenage angst EP, Ric Wilson & Terrace Martin - They Call Me Disco EP, Rileyy Lanez - Beautiful Mistakes EP, Roy Woods - Dem Times EP, rum.gold - aiMless EP,  Sam Feldt - Home Sweet Home EP, Shakey Graves - Look Alive EP, Ship Wrek - Mirror Mirror EP, Simi - RESTLESS II EP, somegirlnamedanna - twenty one, twenty two EP, spill tab - Oatmilk EP, Striking Matches - Night EP, Sufjan Stevens - America EP, Summer Walker - Life on Earth EP, Sylvan Esso - WITH LOVE EP, Tate McRae - all the things i never said EP, Tech N9ne - ENTERFEAR Level 2 EP, Tech N9ne - Fear Exodus EP, Tokio Myers - BLACK DAWN EP, Tourist - Wild (Remixes) EP, Troye Sivan - In A Dream EP, Twin Peaks - Side A EP, TWO LANES - Lights EP, T3 - Mr. Fantastic EP, UMI - Introspection EP,  Viji - Are You In My Head EP, Wallows - Remote EP, WENS - Lemoncholy EP, Willaris. K - Full Noise EP, Zsela - Ache of Victory EP

Meh:

Dirty Projectors - Super João EP, Jeezy - Twenty/20 Pyrex Vision EP, Kush Jones - EP, Liquid Stranger - Ascension EP, Shlohmo - Heaven Inc. EP, TOKYO’S REVENGE - 7VEN EP

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My Favorite Albums of November 2020

Here’s my monthly list of albums released in October I was feeling, and some other discoveries made during the month.

Previous Month’s Lists: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October

You can find my list of my favorite albums of 2020 halfway through the year here

Best

Aesop Rock - Spirit World Field Guild Genre: Indie Hip Hop

Proof: Boot Soup / Kodokushi

BENEE - Hey u x Genre: Synth-Pop

Proof: Sheesh (Feat. Grimes) / Supalonely (Feat. Gus Dapperton)

BOSCO - Car Therapy EP Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: Greenlight (Feat. Dana WIlliams) / Changes

Bree Runway - 2000AND4EVA [Mixtape] Genre: Hip Hop / R&B

Proof: ATM (Feat. Missy Elliott) / Damn Daniel (w/ Yung Baby Tate)

Far Out - Beyond The Horizon EP Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Focus (Feat. Heather Sommer) / Wherever We Are (Feat. Monika Santucci)

glaive - cypress grove EP Genre: Indie pop / Alternative

Proof: astrid / hey hi hyd

GRACEY - The Art Of Closure Genre: Synth Pop

Proof: Empty Love (w/ Ruel) / Like That (w/ Alexander 23)

Kacy Hill - Just Circling Back Here: Is It Selfish If I Talk About Me Again (Remixes) Genre: Synth Pop

Proof: Six (Umru Remix) / Porsche (Banoffee Remix)

Kali Uchis - Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otris Demonios)∞ Genre: R&B / Soul / Latin

Proof: fue mejor (w/ PARTYNEXTDOOR) / telepatía

Kylie Minogue - DISCO Genre: Pop / House / Dance

Proof: Magic / Till You Love Somebody

Lastlings - First Contact Genre: Electronic / Future Bass / Dance

Proof: Deja Vu / No Time

Little Mix - Confetti Genre: Pop

Proof: Sweet Melody / Nothing But My Feelings

Megan Thee Stallion - Good News Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Circles / Savage Remix (Feat. Beyoncé)

Meg Myers - I’d Like 2 Go Home Now EP // Thank You For Taking Me 2 The Disco EP Genre: Rock / Alternative

Proof: True Liars / Sweet Liar // Any Way You Wanna Love / i hope you cry (w/ morgxn)

Reptaliens - Wrestling EP Genre: Synth Pop

Proof: Taking / Just A Creature

Russ - CHOMP EP Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Inside Job (Feat. DJ Premier) / Momentum (Feat. Benny the Butcher & Black Thought)

SAINt JHN - While The World Was Burning [Mixtape] Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Back On The Ledge / Roses (Imanbek Remix)

Sam Feldt - Home Sweet Home EP Genre: Electronic / Tropical House / Dance

Proof: Home Sweet Home (Feat. ALMA & Digital Farm Animals) / The Best Days (Feat. Tabitha)

Savannah Ré - Opia Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Love Me Back / Sacred

Various Artists - Ophelia Presents: Advent, Vol. 2 Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Napa Cabbage - Stars (Feat. Alye) / KEPIK & Nick Ledesma - New Horizon (Feat. Luma)

Viji - Are You In My Head EP Genre: Indie Rock

Proof: Unfair / Ghost Song

xylø - Outsiders Club EP Genre: Synth Pop

Alone / Chlorine

Bonus

Some catch up and deluxe edition albums released

Busta Rhymes - Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God (The Deluxe Edition) Genre: Hip Hop Released November 2020 Originally Released October 2020

Proof: Calm Down (Feat. Eminem) / Blow A Million Racks

Chromeo - Quarantine Casanova (The Seoul Remixes) Genre: Funk / Electronic / Dance Released October 2020

Proof: Clorox Wipe (Glen Check Remix) / Stay in Bed (And Do Nothing) [SUMIN Remix]

Jack Garratt - Love, Death & Dancing (Vol. 5 Reworks) EP Genre: Pop / R&B / Electronic Released October 2020

Proof: Better (rework) / Circles (rework)

Kevin Ross - Audacity Vol. 2 EP Genre: R&B / Soul Released August 2020

Proof: Everybody Here Wants You (w/ Canjelae) / Salvation

Lecrae - Restoration: The Deluxe Album Genre: Christian Hip Hop Released November 2020 Originally Released August

Proof: Come Thru Jesus / Deep End (Remix) Feat Rapsody

PVRIS - Use Me (Deluxe) Genre: Indie Rock / Synth Pop / Alternative Released August 2020

Proof: Thank You (Feat RAYE) / Use Me (Mija Remix) Feat. 070 Shake

Others

Agent Sasco (Assassin) - Sasco vs Assassin EP, Birdy - Piano Sketches EP, DaBaby - My Brother’s Keeper (Long Live G), Hausky - Slow EP, Foogiano - Gutta Baby,  French Montana - CB5, Future & Lil Uzi Vert - Pluto x Baby Pluto,   Jeezy - The Recession 2, Juicy J - THE HUSTLE CONTINUES, Mae Muller - no one else, not even you EP, Miley Cyrus - Plastic Heart, Mitch - Better For You, Nicolay - Lights In The Sky EP, Nicolay - Never Stand Still EP, Omah Lay - What Have We Done EP, Rich The Kid & YoungBoy Never Broke Again - Nobody Safe, Smashing Pumpkins - CYR, 2 Chainz - So Help Me God! (November)

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My Favorite Albums of October 2020

Here’s my monthly list of albums released in October I was feeling, and some other discoveries made during the month.

Previous Month’s Lists: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September

You can find my list of my favorite albums of 2020 halfway through the year here

Best

Aloe Balcc - All Love Everything Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: My Way / Hold On Tight

Ariana Grande - positions Genre: R&B / Pop

Proof: motive (w/ Doja Cat) / just like magic

Astrid S - Leave It Behind Genre: Synth-Pop

Proof: Marilyn Monroe / Dance Dance Dance // Bonus: NOTD - I Don’t Know Why (w/ Astrid S) / R3HAB - Am I The Ony One (w/ Astrid S & HRVY)

beabadoobee - Fake It Flowers Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: Worth It / Sorry

Bea Miller - elated! EP Genre: Pop

Proof: FEEL SOMETHING DIFFERENT (w/ Aminé) / forever is a lie

Benny the Butcher - Burden of Proof Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Timeless (Feat. Lil Wayne & Big Sean) / Over The Limit (Feat. DOM KENNEDY)

Black Thought - Streams of Thought, Vol. 3″ Cane & Able Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Good Morning (Feat. Pusha T, Swizz Beats & Killer Mike) / Quiet Trip (Feat. Portugal. The Man & The Last Artful, Dodgr)

boy pablo - Wachito Rico Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: hey girl / wachito rico

Brandon - Coming Clean EP Genre: R&B / Soul / Acoustic

Proof: Mourning / Her

Bryson Tiller - A N N I V E R S A R Y Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: Things Change / Inhale

Busta Rhymes - Extinction Level 2: The Wrath Of God Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: YUUUU (Feat. Anderson .Paak) / Look Over Your Sholder (Feat. Kendrick Lamar)

Cam - The Otherside Genre: Country / Pop

Proof: The Otherside / Classic

Common - The Beautiful Revolution (Pt. 1) Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Say Peace (Feat. Black Thought & PJ) / A Riot In My Mind (Feat. Lenny Kravitz & Chuck D)

CRi - Juvenile Genre:Electronic / Future Bass

Proof: Friends in Secret / From Me (Feat. Bernache) // Bonus: From Me (Icarus Remix) Feat. Bernache

Future Islands - As Long As You Are Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: Waking / Plastic Beach

Giveon - When It’s All Said And Done EP Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Still Your Best / Stuck On You

The Gorillaz - Sad Machine Season One: Strange Timez Genre: Pop

Proof: Aries (Feat. Peter Hook & Georgia) / Severed Head (Feat. Goldlink & Unknown Mortal Orchestra)

GRiZ - Bangers[6].zip EP Genre: Electronic / Dubstep / Dance

Proof: No Doubt (w/ Jauz) / Juicy (w/ Blunts & Blondes) // Bonus: Could U / Solo (Feat. Probcause)

Guy Sebatian - T. R. U. T. H. Genre: Pop / R&B

Proof: Choir / Who I Love (Feat. Hamiltones) // Bonus: Choir (Alan Walker Remix)

James Blake - Before EP Genre: Electronic / Indie Pop

Proof: Before / Do You Ever // Bonus: You’re Too Precious / Are You Even Real? / Godspeed

Jean Dawson - Pixel Bath Genre: Rock / Alternative  / Punk

Proof: Bruiseboy / 06 Burst

Kasbo - The Making of a Paracosm Genre: Electronic / Future Bass

Proof: Play Pretend (Feat. Ourchives) / Staying In Love (Feat. Nea) // Bonus: I Get You (Feat. Lizzy Land) / I Get You (Fakear Remix) Feat. Lizzy Land

Kiiara - lil kiiwi Genre: Synth-Pop

Proof: So Sick (Feat. blackbear) / Whippin (Feat. Felix Snow)

Kyle Lux - Projectors EP Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: 222 / Softly

KLOUD - AUTONOMY Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: VIRUS / FOLLOW ME

Last Heroes - Finding Light Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Better For It (Feat. Clay Finnesand) / Love Like Us (Feat. Runn) // Bonus: Dreaming (Feat. Luna) / No Sleep / Don’t Wanna Fall (w/ Seven Lions & HALIENE) / Waiting For You (w/ Trivecta Feat. Runn)

Major Lazer - Music Is The Weapon Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Trigger (w/ Khalid) / Lay Your Head On Me (Feat. Marcus Mumford) // Bonus: Oh My Gawd (Riton Remix) Feat. Nicki Minaj & K4mo / Lay Your Head On Me (Joel Corry Remix) Feat. Marcus Mumford

Mario - Closer to Mars EP Genre: R&B

Proof: MARS / Anticipated

mxmtoon - dusk EP Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: bon iver / ok on your own (Feat. Carly Rae Jepsen)

Netsky - Second Nature Genre: Electronic / Synth Pop

Proof: Hold On (Feat. Beck Hill) / Dreaming of You (Feat. Elias)

Nothing But Theavies - Moral Panic Genre: Rock / Alternative

Proof: Is Everybody Going Crazy? / Impossible

Omar Apollo - Apolonio Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Want U Around (Feat. Ruel) / Hey Boy (Feat. Kali Uchis)

PARTYNEXTDOOR - PARTYPACK Genre: R&B / Hip Hop

Proof: WEST DISTRICT / DON’T DO IT FOR YOU NO MORE

Petit Biscuit - Parachute Genre: Electronic / Future Bass

Proof: Pick Your Battles (w/ Diplo) / I Leave Again (w/ Shallou)

Queen Naija - missunderstood Genre: R&B

Proof: I’m Her (Feat. Kiana Ledé) / Dream (Feat. Lucky Daye)

REASON - New Beginnings Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Show Stop / I Can Make It (Feat. Rapsody)

Sam Smith - Love Goes Genre: Pop / R&B

Proof: Love Goes (w/ Labrinth) / Dancing With A Stranger (w/ Normani)

Shamir - Shamir Genre: Indie Pop / Alternative / R&B

Proof: On My Own / Pretty When I’m Sad

Sub Focaus & Wilkinson - Portals Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Air I Breathe / Enter Night (w/ Cameron Hayes)

Terrace Martin, Robert Galsper, 9th Wonder & Kamasi Wahsington - Dinner Party: Dessert Genre: R&B / neo-Jazz

Proof: Love You Bad (Feat. Malaya & Phoelix) / The Mighty Tree (Feat. Herbie Hancock & Rapsody)

THEY. - The Amanda Tape Genre: R&B

Proof: The Moment / Play Fight (w/ Tinashé) 

Thunder Jackson - Thunder Jackson Genre: Indie Pop / Soul / Alternative

Proof: Find Yourself / Colours

Trey Songz - Back Home Genre: R&B

Proof: Back Home (Feat. Summer Walker) / 2020 Riots: How Many Times

Ty Dolla $ign - Featuring Ty Dolla $ign Genre: Hip Hop / R&B

Proof: Temptations (Feat. Kid Cudi) / By Yourself (Feat. Jhené Aiko & Mustard)

Wallows - Remote EP Genre: Synth Pop

Proof: Nobody Gets Me (Like You) / Wish Me Luck

Xavier Omär - if You Feel Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: FIND ME. / SURF (Feat. Masego)

Bonus:

Something I missed earlier in the year and few deluxe editions of some good 2020 albums

Circa Waves - Sad Happy Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative Released March 2020

Proof: Jacqueline / Love You More // Wake Up Call / Hope There’s a Heaven

Deante’ Hitchcock - BETTER (Deluxe) Genre: Hip Hop Originally Released May 2020

Proof: Kenny G / Weighing Me Down (Feat. REASON)

Halsey - Manic (Deluxe) Genre: Pop / R&B Originally Released January 2020

Proof: Be Kind (w/ Marshmello) / Without Me (ILLENIUM Remix) // Bonus: Be Kind (Surf Mesa Remix) / Be Kind (Joy Club Remix)

Others:

Actress - Larama & Desire, Andrianne Lenker - songs, BLACKSTARKIDS - Whatever, Man, Bring Me The Horizon - POST HUMAN: SURVIVAL HORROR, Caster - Black Sands EP, clipping. - Visions of Bodies Being Burned, Dirty Projectors - Earth Crisis EP, Dj Plead - Going for It EP, Ela Minus - acts of rebellion, Eric Bellinger - Eric B For President: Term 3, Future Utopia - 12 Questions, Good Sad Happy Bad - Shade, Henry Hall - Neato, Jeff Tweedy - Love Is The King, Junglepussy - JP4, Keaton Henson - Monumen, Kevin Morby - Sundowner, LANY - mama’s boy, Laura Veirs - My Echo, Local Natives - Soul Lemon EP, Lucas & Steve - Letters to Remember, Luh Kel - L.O.V.E., The Mountain Goats - Getting Into Knives, Nothing - The Great Dismal, Omarion - The Kinection, Open Mike Eagle - Anime, Trauma and Divorce, PUP - This Place Sucks Ass EP, Sasha Sloan - Only Child, Simi - RESTLESS II EP, Social Club Misfits - Feared by Hell, Songhoy Blues - Optimisme, Sturgill Simpson - Cuttin’ Grass Vol. 1 (Butcher Shoppe Sessions), Tech N9ne - Fear Exodus EP, Teno Afrika - Amapiano Selections, T.I. - The L.I.B.R.A., Various Artists - REPRISE: A Roc Nation Album, WizKid - Made In Lagos, YG - My Life 5Hunnid

[luvneedsnosyt]

My Favorite Albums of September 2020

Here’s my monthly list of albums released in September I was feeling, and some other discoveries made during the month.

Previous Month’s Lists: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August

You can find my list of my favorite albums of 2020 halfway through the year here

Best:

Action Bronson - Only For Dolphins Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Capoeira (Feat. Yung Mehico) / Mongolia (Feat. Hologram & Meyhem Lauren)

Alicia Keys - ALICIA Genre: R&B

Proof: Time Machine / Love Looks Better

Ava Max - Heaven & Hell Genre: Synth-Pop

Proof: Kings & Queens / Who’s Laughing Now // Bonus: Kings & Queens (MOTi Remix) / Who’s Laughing Now (Breathe Carolina Remix)

Big Sean - Detroit 2 Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Harder Than My Demons / Don Life (Feat. Lil Wayne)

Blxst - No Love Lost Genre: Hip Hop / R&B

Proof: Overrated / Be Alone

Crystal Skies - Collide EP Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: This Moment (Feat. Gallie Fisher) / Collide

Cults - Host Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: 8th Avenue / Shoulders To My Feet

Declan McKenna - Zeros Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: The Key to Life on Earth / Beautiful Faces

Dua Lipa - Club Future Nostalgia Genre: Pop / Dance

Proof: Physical (Mark Ronson Remix) Feat. Gwen Stefani / Cool (Jayda G Remix)

Duke Dumont - Duality Remixed Genre: Electornic / Dance

Proof: Ocean Drive (Purple Disco Machine Remix) / Together (Luttrell Remix) w/ How To Dance Well

Durand Bernarr - Dur& Genre: R&B

Proof: Relocate / Volume (Feat. KAYTRANADA)

Ebenezer - Bad Romantic 2.5 EP Genre: R&B / Hip Hop

Proof: 3am in LA (Feat. Stefflon Don) / Graduation

Everything Everything - RE-ANIMATOR Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: Big Climb / Arch Enemy

Evie Irie - The Optimist EP Genre: Pop

Proof: The Optimist / Bitter

The Flaming Lips - American Head Genre: Rock / Alterntaive

Proof: Flowers of Neptune 6 / Assassins of Youth

FLETCHER - THE S(EX) TAPES EP Genre: Synth Pop

Proof: If I Hated You / Bitter (Feat. Kito)

Gem & Tauri - All You Need EP Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Call Me Home (Feat. Haliene) / All You Need (Feat. Fiora)

GRiZ - Chasing The Golden Hour Pt. 3 [Mixtape] Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Sweet / Floating

Gus Dapperton - Orca Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: First Aid / Medicine

Haiku Hands - Haiku Hands Genre: Pop / Electronic / Dance

Proof: Not About You / Onset (Feat. Mad Zach)

Hannah Georgas - All That Emotion Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: Dreams / Punching Bag

Hurts - Faith Genre: Synth Pop / Alternative

Proof: Voices / Fractured

Joji - Nectar Genre: R&B

Proof: Run / Your Man

Kingdom - Neurofire Genre: Electornic / neo-Soul / Dance

Proof: High Enough (Feat. Tiara Thomas) / His n Hers (Feat. Semma)

MAX - Colour Vision Genre: Synth Pop

Proof: Love Me Less (w/ Quinn XCII) / Checklist (Feat. Chromeo)

Nappy Roots - 40RTY Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Down This Road (Feat. Gold Griffith) / Good Life (Feat. Rizzi Myers)

The Neighborhood - Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: Lost in Translation / Middle of Somewhere

NIKI - Moonchild Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: Switchblade / Plot Twist

SAULT - Untitled (Rise) Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Fearless / Free

Sufjan Stevens - The Ascension Genre: Synth Pop

Proof: Video Game / America

Sylvan Esso - Free Love Genre: Synth Pop

Proof: Ferris Wheel / Frequency

Bonus:

A 5 year annaversary Deluxe edition of a singer’s debut album and two deluxe editions of albums from earlier in the year.

Bryson Tiller - T R A P S O U L (Deluxe) Genre: R&B / neo-Soul Originally Released: October 2015

Proof: Self Righteous / Rambo (Last Blood) Feat. The Weeknd

GASHI - 1984 (Deluxe) Genre: Synth Pop / Electronic Originally Released: August 2020

Proof: Running Away (Feat. Devault & Seb Torgus) / Never Give Up On Me (Feat. G-Eazy)

Jessie Reyes - BEFORE LOVE CAME TO KILL US+ Genre: Pop Originally Released: March 2020

Proof: NO ONE’S IN THE ROOM / FAR AWAY II (Feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie & JID)

Others:

A. G. Cook - Apple, A$AP Ferg - Floor Seats II, Botany - End The Summer F(or)ever, Charlotte de Witte - Rave On Time EP, Conway the Machine - From King To A GOD, Dee-1 & Murs - He’s the Christian, I’m the Rapper, Diplo - MMXX,  Dirty Projectors - Super João EP, Fleet Foxes - Shore, HAAi - Put Your Head Above The Parakeets EP, Hotel Garuda - The Tension EP, Hudson Mohawke - Airborne Lard, THE HUNNA - Young & Faded EP, IDLES - Ultra Mono, Machine Gun Kelly - Tickets To My Downfall, Model Man - 2005 NYE EP, Sad13 - Haunting Painting, Shlohmo - Heaven Inc. EP, TOKYO’S REVENGE - 7VEN EP, Yellow Days - A Day in a Yellow Beat

[luvneedsnosyt]

My Favorite Albums of August 2020

Here’s my monthly list of albums released in June I was feeling, and some other discoveries made during the month.

Previous Month’s Lists: January, February, March, April, May, June, July

You can find my list of my favorite albums of 2020 halfway through the year here

Best:

Abir - HEAT Genre: R&B / Pop

Proof: Yacht / Inferno

Aluna - Renaissance Genre: Synth-Pop / Dance

Proof: Warrior (Feat. SG Lewis) / Body Pump

Aminé - Limbo Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Pressure In My Palms (Feat. slowthai & Vince Staples) / Riri

Angel Olsen - Whole New Mess Genre: Indie Rock / Alterntaive

Proof: Too Easy (Bigger Than Us) / (We Are All Mirrors)

Another Sky - I Slept On The Floor Genre: Rock / Alterntive

Proof: Fell In Love With The City / The Cracks

blackbear - everything means nothing Genre: Pop / R&B / Hip Hop

Proof: i feel 2 much / i felt that

Bob Moses - Desire EP Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Love We Found / Desire (Feat. ZHU)

BRONSON (Golden Features & ODESZA) - BRONSON Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: TENSE / DAWN (Feat. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs)

Burna Boy - Twice as Tall Genre: Dance Hall / Pop

Proof: Way Too Big / Time Flies (Feat. Sauti Sol)

Dabin - Wild Youth (Acoustic) EP Genre: Pop / Acoustic

Proof: In Flames (Feat. Lexi Norton) / Alive (w/ RUNN) // Bonus: Holding On (Feat. Lowell) / Hope It Hurts (Feat. Essenger)

Disclosure - ENERGY Genre: Electronic / Synth-Pop / Dance

Proof: Lavender (w/ Channel Tres) / Douha (Mali Mali) w/ Fatoumata Diawara // Tondo (w/ Eko Roosevelt) / Know Your Worth (w/ Khalid) // Bonus: Know Your Worth (Remix) w/ Khalid Feat. Davido & Tems

Elaine - Elements EP Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: When We’re Alone / You’re the One

Felt (Murs & Slug) - Felt 4 U Genre: Indie Hop Hop

Proof: Freeze Tag / Borboleta // Bonus: Name In Ya Mouth

GASHI - 1984 Genre: Synth-Pop / R&B

Proof: Mama (Feat. Sting) / Paranoid

Glass Animals - Dreamland Genre: Synth-Pop / Indie Pop

Proof: Tokyo Drifting (w/ Denzel Curry) / Your Love (Déjà Vu) // Bonus: Heat Waves (Diplo Remix)

Inukshuk - Walflower EP Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Chasm / Wallflower (Feat. Rouxx) // Bonus Alive (Feat. Meggie York)

The Japanese House - Chewing Cotton Wool EP Genre: Indie Pop / Electronic

Proof: Something Has to Change / Dionne (Feat. Justin Vernon)

Katy Perry - Smile Genre: Synth-Pop

Proof: Never Really Over / Teary Eyes

Kiesza - Crave Genre: Synth-Pop / Dance

Proof: Run Renegade / All of the Feelings // Bonus: Love Me With Your Lie (Lucus & Steve Remix)

The Killers - Imploding The Mirage Genre: Rock / Alternative

Proof: Dying Breed / My God (Feat. Weyes Blood)

Lecrae - Restoration Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Set Me Free (Feat. YK Osiris) / Zombie

Lewis Del Mar - AUGUST Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: Fever (CH. I) / Do You Need Me

Nas - King’s Disease Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Ultra Black (Feat. Hit-Boy) / All Bad (Feat. Anderson .Paak)

Opiuo & Vorso - Dusty Bugs EP Genre: Electronic / Dubstep / Dance

Proof: Dusty Bugs / Apocalypse Honey

Orville Peck - Show Poney EP Genre: Country / Alternative

Proof: No Glory in the West / Fancy

Popcaan - FIXTAPE Genre: Reggae / Dance Hall / Hip Hop

Proof: TWIST & TURN (Feat. Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR) / SUH ME LUV IT (Feat. Jade Kingdom)

PVRIS - Use Me Genre: Rock / Alterntive

Proof: Stay Gold / Old Wounds // Bonus: alive (w/ guardin)

Sevdaliza - Shabrang Genre: Indie Pop / alt-R&B

Proof: Darkest Hour / Oh My God

Tkay Maidza - Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2 EP Genre: Hip Hop / R&B

Proof: 24K / Grasshopper

Toni Braxton - Spell My Name Genre: R&B

Proof: Dance / Spell My Name

Troye Sivan - In A Dream EP Genre: Pop

Proof: Easy / STUD

Vic Mensa - V TAPE Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: MACHIAVELLI (Feat. Eryn Allen Kane) / REBIRTH (Feat. BJ the Chicago Kid & Peter CottonTale)

Victoria Monét - JAGUAR Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Jaguar / Expereince (Feat. Khalid & SG Lewis)

Washed Out - Purple Noon Genre: Synth-Pop

Proof: Too Late / Paralyzed

Bonus:

A couple EP’s I missed from earlier in the year and a deluxe edition from an 2019 album

FINNEAS - Blood Harmony (Deluxe) Genre: Pop Originally Released: October 2019

Proof: Break My Heart Again / Let’s Fall in Love for the Night (1964) // Bonus: What They’ll Say About Us

Lost Frequencies - Cup Of Beats EP Genre: Electronic / Dance Released: July 2020

Proof: Don’t Leave Me Now (w/ Mathieu Koss) / Love to Go (w/ Zonderling & Kelvin Jones)

Super Duper - Prelude EP Genre: Electronic / Dance Released: June 2020

Proof: Spiritual (w/ Mr Gabriel) / All On You // Bonus: We Had Everything / Pasadena

Others:

AceMo - I Want to Believe, Alice Chater - Aries EP, Cut Copy - Freeze, Melt, Dave East - Karma 3 [Mixtape], Gregory Porter - All Rise, Holly Humberstone - Falling Asleep at the Wheel EP, Hudson Mohawke - B.B.H.E., Hudson Mohawke - Poom Gems, Jacob Latimore - Leo Season, Jacob Collier - Djesse, Vol. 3, Jaye Jayle - Prisyn,   Kaash Paige - Teenage Forever, Lane 8 & Friends - Cross Pollination EP, LAN Party - PLUR EP, Les Sins & AceMo - C’mon Les’ Go EP, Loyal Lobos - Everlasting, Maya Hawke - Blush, MoMa Ready - The Other Side EP, Various Artists - Sable Valley Summer Vol. 1, WHIPPED CREAM - WHO IS WHIPPED CREAM?

[luvneedsnosyt]

My Favorite Albums of July 2020

Here’s my monthly list of albums released in June I was feeling, and some other discoveries made during the month.

Previous Month’s Lists: January, February, March, April, May, June

You can find my list of my favorite albums of 2020 halfway through the year here

Best:

The Aces - Under My Influence Genre: Pop

Proof: Daydream / New Emotion

Alanis Morissette - Such Pretty Forks in the Road Genre: Alternative

Proof: Smiling / Nemesis

Angelica Vila - Deception Szn 1 Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: Show Me (Feat. Ceraadi) / By Your Side

BAYNK - A Study in Movement EP Genre: Electronic / Synth-Pop

Proof: HIGH / TESSELLATE (w/ Tei Shi)

Blu & Exile - Miles Genre: Indie Hop Hop

Proof: When the Gods Meet (Feat. Ishe) / The American Dream (Feat. Miguel & The Last Artfil, Dudgr)

Brandy - B7 Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Borderline / High Heels (w/ Sy’Rai)

CloZee - Neon Jungle Genre: Electronic / World Bass

Proof: Winter Is Coming / Heya

Dehd - Flower of Devotion Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: Loner / Flying

ELIO - u and me, but mostly me Genre: Synth-Pop / R&B

Proof: Body Language / Waste of Emotion // goodluck

Ellie Goulding - Brightest Blue Genre: Pop

Proof: Power / How Deep Is Too Deep // Slow Grenade (Feat. Lauv) / Close to Me (w/ Diplo & Swae Lee)

Jess Cornelius - Distance Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative / Folk

Proof: No Difference / Banging My Head

J Lloyd - Kosmos [Mixtape] Genre: Electronic / Synth-Pop

Proof: Apocalypse/If I Fall Under / Gotta Work Harder

Joey Bada$$ - The Light Pack EP Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: The Light / No Explanation (w/ Pusha T)

Juice WRLD - Legends Never Die Genre: Hip Hop / R&B

Proof: Smile (w/ The Weeknd) / Life’s a Mess (w/ Halsey)

Kacy Hill - Is It Selfish If We Talk About Me Again Genre: alt-R&B / Pop

Proof: To Someone Else / Much Higher

Kllo - Maybe We Could Genre: alt-R&B / Electronic

Proof: Still Here / 1 Up

Lianne La Havas - Lianne La Havas Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Bittersweet / Please Don’t Make Me Cry

Logic - No Pressure Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Celebration / Heard Em Say

Maverick Sabre - You Know How It Feels EP Genre: Pop / Soul

Proof: Signs / Waiting Game

The Midnight - Monsters Genre: Electronic / Synth-Pop / Dance

Proof: Dance With Somebody / Monsters (Feat. Jupiter Winter)

MisterWives - SUPERBLOOM Genre: Pop

Proof: it’s my turn / muse

The Naked And Famous - Recover Genre: Synth-Pop

Proof: Bury Us / Everybody Knows

Neon Trees - I Can Feel You Forgetting Me Genre: Rock / Alternative

Proof: Nights / Going Through Something

Pink Sweat$ - The Prelude EP Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: Give It To Me / Icy // Bonus: Galantis, Ship Wrek & Pink Sweat$ - Only a Fool / Ride with Me

Seeb - Sad in Scandinavia (Part 1) EP Genre: Electronic / Synth-Pop / Dance

Proof: Sad in Scandinavia (w/ Zak Abel) / Unfamiliar (w/ Goodboys & HRVY)

Seven Lions - Find Another Way (Remixes) Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Only Now (MitiS Remix) Feat. Tyler Graves / What’s Done Is Done (Delta Heavy Remix) w/ HALIENE // Bonus: Don’t Wanna Fall (w/ Last Heroes & HALIENE)

Sufjan Stevens - America EP Genre: Indie Rock

Proof: America / My Rajneesh // Bonus: Video Games (Feat. Jalaiah)

Summer Walker - Life On Earth EP Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Let It Go / My Affection (w/ PARTYNEXTDOOR)

Tayor Swift - folklore Genre: Indie Pop / Folk / Alternative

Proof: my tears ricochet / seven

Tie Shi - Die 4 Ur Love EP Genre: R&B / Pop

Proof: Die 4 Ur Love / Goodbye

Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder & Kamasi Washington - Dinner Party Genre: Jazz / R&B / Soul

Proof: Sleepless Nights (Feat. Phoelix) / Freeze Tag (Feat. Phoelix)

Trivecta  - Everyday (Remixes) EP Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Leave It All Behind (Nurko Remix) Feat. Fagin / Weasteland (Au5 & Chime Remix) // Bonus: You Can Be My Light (w/ Nurko Feat. Monika Santucci)

Twin Peaks - Side A EP Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: What’s the Matter (Feat. Ohmme & V.V. Lightbody) / Above/Below (Feat. Ohmme & V.V. Lightbody)

Zeds Dead - We Are Deadbeats, Vol. 4 (Deluxe) Genre: Electronic / Dance / Dubstep

Proof: Rescue (ALRT Remix) Feat. Delaney Jane / Into the Abyss (w/ REZZ) // Bonus: Feel So (w/ Funkin Matt Feat. Fiora) / Atmosphere - GodLovesUgly (Zeds Dead & Subtronics Remix)

Bonus:

A couple of deluxe editions of previous albums released this month

Beyoncé - The Lion King: The Gift (Deluxe Edition) Genre: R&B Originally Released July 2019

Proof: BLACK PARADE / FIND YOUR WAY BACK (MELO-X Remix)

Jhené Aiko - Chilombo (Deluxe) Genre: alt-R&B Originally Released Marsh 2020

Proof: On the Way (Feat. Mila J) / Down Again (Feat. Wiz Khalifa)

Others:

Alanis Morissette - Reckoning EP, Armin van Buuren - Lost Tapes, Conor Matthews - Heartbreak on the Hills EP, Cuddle Magic - Bath, David Guetta & MORTEN - New Rave EP, Dream Wife - So When You Gonna..., Ella Vos - Turbulence, Elle King - In Isolation EP, E.M.M.A. - Indigo Dream, Father John Misty - Anthem +3 EP, Four Tet - Misnomer EP, Galcher Lusterwerk - Proof EP, Gracie Abrams - minor EP, Greer - Lullaby for You EP, Jayda G - Both of Us / Are U Down EP, Katie Day - Mydata, Kiran Kai - XYZ EP, Kush Jones - EP, KYLE - See You When I am Famous!!!!!!!!!!!!, Leo Bhanji - No Guard EP, Le Ren - Morning & Melancholia EP, Lupe Fiasco & Kaelin Ellis - HOUSE EP, Margo Price - That’s How Rumors Get Started, Marsh - Lost in You, Polo & Pan - Feel Good EP, Pop Smoke - Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon, Quinn XCII - A Letter to My Younger Self, Passenger - Patchwork, RARE Sound & K Camp - Rare Family, Rhys Lewis - Things I Chose to Remember, S.G. Goodman - Old Time Feeling, somegirlnamedanna - twenty one, twenty two EP, TWO LANES - Lights EP, Willaris. K - Full Noise EP

[luvneedsnosyt]

My Favorite Albums of June 2020

Here’s my monthly list of albums released in June I was feeling, and some other discoveries made during the month.

Previous Month’s Lists: January, February, March, April, May

You can find my list of my favorite albums of 2020 halfway through the year here

Best:

Adrian Young, Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Roy Ayers - Roy Ares JID002 Genre: neo-Jazz / Soul

Proof: Synchronize Vibration / Gravity

Bassnectar - All Colors Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: All Colors (Feat. Blakkamoore) / Empathy (Bass Remedy Remix)

Becca Mancari - The Greatest Part Genre: Indie Pop / Alternative

Proof: Hunter / Lonely Boy

Cassian - Laps Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Magical (Feat. ZOLLY) / Same Things (Feat. Gabrielle Current)

Chloe x Halle - Ungodly Hour Genre: R&B 

Proof: Forgive Me / Busy Boy

Chromeo - Quarantine Casanova EP Genre: Electronic / Funk / Dance

Proof: 6 Feet Away / ‘Roni Got Me Stressed Out

Fakear - Everything Will Grow Again Genre: Electronic / Dance / Tropical House

Proof: Sekoia / Rituals (Feat. Luiza Fernandes)

Flatbush Zombies - now, more than ever EP Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: dirty elevator music / when i’m gone (Feat. Sophie Faith)

GUM - Out In The World Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: Airwalkin’ / The Thrill of Doing It Right

HAIM - Women in Music Pt. III Genre: Pop

Proof: 3 AM / Now I’m In It

Illenium - ASCEND (Tour Edits) EP Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Good Things Fall Apart vs. Sad Songs (w/ Jon Bellion & Said The Sky Feat. Annika Wells) / Gorgeous vs All Together (w/ Blanke Feat. Bipolar Sunshine & OEKIN) // Bonus: Illenium, Excision & I Prevail - Feel Something

Inukshuk - Everbright EP Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Everbright / Before We Start (Feat. XYV)

Jack Garratt - Love, Death & Dancing Genre: R&B / Pop / Electronic

Proof: Time / Better

Jessie Ware - What’s Your Pleasure Genre: R&B / Pop / Disco

Proof: Spotlight / Mirage (Don’t Stop) // Bonus: Spotlight (Icarus Remix) / Save A Kiss (PS1 Remix) / Ooh La La (Honey Dijon Remix) 

John Legend - Bigger Love Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Actions / Wild (w/ Gary Clark Jr.)

Justine Skye - BARE WITH ME (The Album) Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: Bulletproof / Million Days

Louis The Child - Here For Now Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Nobody Like You (Feat. Vera Blue) / Don’t Mind

Naeem - Startisha Genre: R&B / Hip Hop

Proof: Woo Woo Woo (Feat. Amanda Black & Micah James) / Stone Harbor

Ohmme - Fantasize Your Ghost Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: Flood Your Gut / The Limit

Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher Genre: Indie Rock / Folk / Alternative

Proof: Kyoto / ICU

Run The Jewels - RTJ4 Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: yankee and the brave (ep. 4) / a few words for the firing squad (radiation)

SAULT - Untitled (Black Is) Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Bow (Feat. Michael Kiwanuka) / Monsters

Teyana Taylor - The Album Genre: R&B

Proof: Morning (w/ Kehlani) / Boomin (Feat. Missy Elliott & Future)

Tokio Myers - BLACK DAWN EP Genre: R&B / Pop

Proof: No More Gang Wars (Together) / Baltimore

UMI - Introspection EP Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: Introspection / Open Up

Wale - The Imperfect Storm EP Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: MOVIN’ DIFFERENT / MAAJO

Bonus:

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaeed Muhammad - Jazz Is Dead 001 Genre: neo-Jazz / Soul Released Marsh 2020

Proof: Hey Lover (Feat. Roy Ayers) / Jazz Is Dead (Feat. The Midnight Hour)

Others:

Ángela Muñoz & Adrian Younge - Introspection, August Alsina - The Product III: stateofEMERGEncy, Baauer - PLANET’S MAD, 6LACK - 6pc Hot EP, Bruno Major - To Let A Good Thing Die, Buju Banton - Upside Down 2020, Charlotte de Witte - Return to Nowhere EP, Clap! Clap! - Liquid Portraits, Decadon - The Don EP, Dirty Projectors - Flight Tower EP, DJ BORING - Like Water EP, Dua Saleh - Rosetta EP, EBEN - Honeydew EP, Eric Bellinger - Hor D’oeuvres, Example - Some Nights Last For Days, G- Eazy - Everything’s Strange Here, Hinds - The Prettiest Curse,  iann dior - I’m Gone, Jason Mraz - Look For The Good, Jonah Yano - souvenir, The Juan MacLean - Here In The Twilight EP, Khruangbin - Mordechai, Kodaline - One Day at a Time, LA Priest - GENE, Lauv - Without You EP, Mala Rodriguez - MALA, Norah Jones - Pick Me Up off the Floor, Photay - Waking Hours, Sleepy Hallow - Sleepy Hallow Presents: Sleepy For President, Special Interest - The Passion Of, Spacey Jane - Sunlight

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My Favorite Albums of 2020 So Far

Here is my list of my favorite albums half-way through 2020

You can find my list of my favorite albums of 2019 here And my list of my favorite EPs of 2019 here

My Monthly top albums lists from 2020: January, February, March, April, May

Keep in mind I didn’t include albums released after June 12th on this list

Honorable Mention:

Blanche - EMPIRE Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: Empire / Till We Collide

Caroline Rose - Superstar Genre: Synth-Pop

Proof: Nothing’s Impossible / Someone New

Deante’ Hitchcock - BETTER Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: I Remember / I Got Money Now (Feat. J.I.D.)

dvsn - A Muse In Her Feelings Genre: R&B / neo-Soul

Proof: Dangerous City (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign & Buju Banton) / A Muse

Grimes - Miss Anthropocene Genre: Synth Pop / Electronic

Proof: Violence (w/ i_o) / idoru // Bonus: We Appreciate Power (BloodPop Remix) Feat. HANA

Halsey - Manic Genre: alt-R&B / Pop

Proof: You should be sad / Without Me // Bonus: Marshmello & Halsey - Be Kind / You should be sad (Tiësto Remix) / Graveyard (Axwell Remix) / Without Me (ILLENIUM Remix)

Illenium - ASCEND (Remixes) Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Good Things Fall Apart (3LAU Remix) w/ Jon Bellion / In Your Arms (Alan Walker Remix) w/ X Ambassadors

Jason Ross - 1000 Faces //   1000 Faces (Remixes) Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: One That Got Away (w/ Dabin & Dylan Matthew) / 1000 Faces (w/ Dia Frampton) //  Known You Before (Trivecta Remix) Feat. Emilie Brandt / Shelter (No Mana Remix) Feat. Melanie Fontana

KAYTRANADA - BUBBA Genre: alt-R&B / House

Proof: 10% (Feat. Kali Uchis) / Need It (Feat. Masego)

Lady Gaga - Chromatica Genre: Pop / Dance

Proof: Stupid Love / Replay

Låpsley - Through Water Genre: Indie Pop / Electronic

Proof: Ligne 3 / Womxn

Loote - heart eyes EP Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: This is How U Feel / All The Fucking Time // Bonus: teamwork., Loote & John K - Wasted Summer

Matoma - RYTME EP Genre: Electronic / House / Dance

Proof: Don’t Stop The Rhythm (Feat. Bryn Christopher) / Beside You (w/ Captain Cuts Feat. Georgia Ku) // Bonus: The Bender (The Him Remix) (w/ Brando) / Time To Go

Seven Lions - Find Another Way EP Genre: Electronic / Dance / Trance

Proof: Only Now (Feat. Tyler Graves) / Another Way (w/ April Bender) // Bonus: 3LAU - Tokyo (Seven Lions Remix) Feat. XIRA / Abaxis , Dimibo & Seven Lions - Half Of It

The Strokes - The New Abnormal Genre: Alternative / Rock

Proof: Brooklyn Bridge To Chorus / Not The Same Anymore

Tchami - Born Again / Buenos Aires EP Genre: Electronic / House / Dance

Proof: Buenos Aires / Proud (Feat. Daecolm) // Bonus: Proud (Steffan City Remix) Feat. Daecolm / Ghosts (Vowed Remix) Feat. Hana

We Are The City - RIP Genre: Rock / Alternative

Proof: Killer B-Side Music / Saint Peter

The List:

15. Alina Baraz - It Was Divine Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Morocco (Feat. 6LACK) / Endlessly / Off The Grid (Feat. Khalid) / More Than Enough

14. Harry Styles - Fine Line Genre: Alternative / Indie Pop

Proof: Watermelon Sugar / Adore You / Lights Up / Fine Line

13. Krewella - zer0 // zer0 (The Remixes Pt. 1) EP // zer0 (The Remixes Pt. 2) EP Genre: Electronic / Synth-Pop / Dance

Proof: Good On You (Feat. Nucleya) / Anxiety (Feat. Arrested Youth) / Ghost / Greenlights // Good On You (MOTi Remix) Feat. Nucleya / Greenlights (MADGRRL Remix) // Anxiety (Prince Fox Remix) Feat. Arrested Youth / Like We (BEAUZ Remix) Feat. Yung Baby & Alaya

12. iamnotshane - iamnotshane EP Genre: alt-R&B / Electronic

Proof: Afterlife / Security / Perfect / Right Now // Bonus: Afterlife (Michael Calfan Remix) / Perfect (Thomas Gold Remix) / Right Now (jackLNDN Remix)

11. Jack Garrett - Love, Death & Dancing Genre: R&B / Pop / Electronic

Proof: Time / Return Them To The One / Better / Circles

10. Charli XCX - how i’m feeling now Genre: Synth Pop / Dance

Proof: forever / enemy / i finally understand / anthems // Bonus: claws (Whethan Remix)

9. Buscabulla - Regresa Genre: Latin / Pop / Dance

Proof: Vàmono / El Aproeto / Mío / NTE

8. Purity Ring - WOMB Genre: Synth Pop

Proof: pink lightening / i like the devil / vehemence / stardew

7. Run The Jewels - RTJ4 Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: yankee and the brave (ep. 4) / JU$T (Feat. Pharrell WIlliams & Zach de la Rocha) / the ground below / a few words from the firing squad (radiation)

6. Shallou - Magical Thinking Genre: Electronic / Future Bass

Proof: Forget / Mutual Love (Feat. Zachary Knowles) / Older (Feat. Daya) / Good Together (Feat. Ashe) // Bonus: Older (Felix Cartel Remix) Feat. Daya / I Leave Again (w/ Petit Biscuit) / Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler - you were good to me (Shallou Remix)

5. The Weeknd - After Hours //  After Hours (Remixes) EP Genre: alt-R&B

Proof: Heartless / Blinding Lights / In Your Eyes / After Hours // Blinding Lights (Chromatics Remix) Feat. Johnny Jewel / After Hours (The Blaze Remix) // Bonus: Blinding Lights (Major Lazer Remix)

4. Jonah Mutono - GERG Genre: alt-R&B / Soul

Proof: Shoulders / If You Mean It / The Low / Circulation

3. Phantogram - Ceremony Genre: Synth-Pop

Proof: Dear God / In A Spiral / Pedestal / Let Me Down

2. Childish Gambino - 3.15.20 Genre: Hip Hop / alt-R&B

Proof: Alogrhythm / Time (Feat. Ariana Grande) / 19.10 / 42.26

1. Tame Impala - The Slow Rush Genre: Synth-Pop / Alternative

Proof: Borderline / Breathe Deeper / Lost in Yesterday / It Might Be Time // Bonus: It Might Be Time (Louis The Child Bootleg)

Others:

Good: A Boogie wit da Hoodie - Artist 2.0, AceMoMa - A New Dawn [HOA007], Ada Lea - woman, here EP, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaeed Muhammad - Jazz Is Dead 001, Active Child - In Another Life, Aesop Rock - Freedom Finger [Music from the Game], Agnes Obel - Myopia, Alec Benjamin - These Two Windows, Alexandra Savior - The Archer, Allan Kingdom - Iddtfm EP, Allan Rayman - Christian, Allie X - Cape God, ALMA - Have You Seen Her?, Amber Liu - Rogue Rogue EP, Amber Liu - X EP, Andy Shauf - The Neon Skyline, Anna Burch - If You’re Dreaming, Anna Calvi - Hunted EP, Ant Saunders - BUBBLE EP, April - New Conditions EP, Ari Lennox - Shea Butter Baby (Remix EP), Arin Ray - Phases II EP, Atmosphere - Whenever, Audrey Mika - 5 A.M. EP, AWOLNATION - Angel Miners & the Lightning Riders, Bad Bunny - LAS QUE NO IBAN A SALIR, Baril - One More Rush EP, Baths - Pop Music / False B-Sides II, Banoffee - Look at Us Now Dad, Beach Bunny - Honeymoon, Becca Stevens - Wonderbloom, Best Coast - Always Tomorrow, Big Gigantic - Free Your Mind, Bishop Nehru - Nehruvian Tuesdays: Vol, 1, Bombay Bicycle Club - Everything Else Has Gone Wrong, Bongeziwe Mabandla - iimini, Boniface - Boniface, BOSCO - Some Day This Will All Make Sense EP, Brandon Banks - STATIC EP, Brent Faiyaz - Fuck The World, Bring Me the Horizon - Music to Listen to~Dance to~Blaze to~Pray to~Feed to~Sleep to~Talk to~Grind to~Trip to~Breathe to~Help to~Hurt to~Scroll to~Roll to~Love to~Hate to~Learn Too~Plot to~Play to~Be to~Feel to~Breed to~Sweat to~Dream to~Hide to~Live to~Die to~Go To EP, Buddy & Kent Jamz - Janktape Vol. 1, Calvin Harris - Love Regenerator 1 EP, Calvin Harris - Love Regenerator 2 EP, Calvin Harris - Love Regenerator 3 EP, Calvin Harris & Eli Brown - Moving EP, Cam’ron - Purple Haze 2, Caribou - Suddenly, Carly Rae Jepsen - Dedicated Side B, Car Seat Headrest - Making a Door Less Open, Charlotte de Witte - Return to Nowhere EP, Chelsea Cutler - How To Be Human, Chloe x Halle - Ungodly Hour, Christian Paul - Christian Paul EP, Christine and the Queens - La vita nuova EP, Chromeo - Quarantine Casanova EP, Clap! Clap! - Liquid Portraits, Cleo Sol - Rose in the Dark, Conor Matthews - Balloons EP, D Smoke - Bad Habits, DaBaby - BLAME IT ON BABY, Daecolm - Figur£$, Dan Deacon - Mystic Familiar, Day Wave - Crush EP, Delacey - Black Coffee, Delta Heavy - Only in Dreams (Remixes), Denzel Curry - UNLOCKED [Mixtape], Destroyer - How We Met, Diana Gordon - Wasted Youth, Dijon - How Do You Feel About Getting Married? EP, Diplo - Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley Chapter 1: Snake Oil, Dirty Projectors - Windows Open EP, Disclosure - Ecstasy EP, DJ BORING - Like Water EP, dj poolboi - it’s good to hear your voice, DJ Snake - Carte Blanche (Deluxe), Drake - Dark Lane Demo Tapes, DRAMA - Dance Without Me, Dreamville - Revenge of the Dreamers III : Director’s Cut, Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia, Dua Saleh - Rosetta EP, Duke Dumont - Duality, Ebenezer - Bad Romantic II EP, Echosmith - Lonely Generation, EDEN - no future, Ekali - A World Away, Elah Hale - Room 206 EP, Ellie Winter - Yeah, No. EP, Empress Of - I’m Your Empress Of, Eric Bellinger - Hor D’oeuvres, Ethan Gruska - En Garde, Everything Is Recorded - FRIDAY FOREVER, Example - Some Nights Last For Days, Fiona Apple - Fetch The Bolt Cutters, Flatbush Zombies - now, more than ever EP, flora cash - Baby, It’s Okay, Four Tet - Sixteen Oceans, Fractures - EP III, Fred again.. - Actual Life EP, Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist - Alfredo, Free Nationals - Free Nationals, Gabrielle Aplin - Dear Happy, Galantis - Church, Gengahr - Sanctuary, Georgia - Seeking Thrills, Gil Scott-Heron & Makaya McCraven - We’re New Again: A Reimagine by Makaya McCraven, Giveon - TAKE TIME, The Glitch Mob - Chemicals EP, GRiZ - bangers[5].zip EP, Grouplove - The Healer, GUM - Out In The World, Half Waif - The Caretaker, Hailee Steinfeld - Half Written Story EP, HAWA - the ONE, Hayley Kiyoko - I’m Too Sensitive For This Shit EP, Hayley Williams - Petals for Armor, Hayley Williams - Petals For Armor I EP, Hinds - The Prettiest Curse, HMLTD - West of Eden, Icarus - Unfold, Incubus - Trust Falls (Side B) EP, i_o - NRG 444 EP, Isaia Huron - Libbie, iyla - OTHER WAYS TO VENT, J Balvin - Colores, Jack Garrett - Love, Death & Dancing (Vol. 1) EP, Jack Garrett - Love, Death & Dancing (Vol. 2) EP,  JACKBOYS & Travis Scott - JACKBOYS EP, Jacob Latimore - C3, Jadakiss - Ignatius, Jade Novah - Stages, James Smith - An EP, Japan, Man - Cautious EP, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Reunions, Jauz - Dangerous Waters EP, Jay Electronica - A Written Testimony, Jeremy Zucker - love is not dying, Jessie Reyez - BEFORE LOVE CAME TO KILL US, Jhené Aiko - Chilombo, Jody Wisteernoff - Story of Light EP, JoJo - good to know, Joyner Lucas - ADHD, JOYRYDE - Brave, JP Saxe - Hold It Together EP, Justin Bieber - Changes, Kali Uchis - TO FEEL ALIVE EP, Kamaiyah - Got It Made, Kaskade - Redux 004 EP, Katie Gately - Loom, K CAMP - Kiss 5, Kehlani - It Was Good Until It Wasn’t, Kevin Ross - Audacity, Vol 1 EP, Kiana Ledé - KIKI, Kid Krow - Conan Gray, King Princess - Cheap Queen (Deluxe), Khushi - Strange Seasons, Khruangbin & Leon Bridges - Texas Sun EP, KIRBY - Sis. EP, K. Michelle - All Monsters Are Human, Knxwledge - 1998, Kodaline - One Day at a Time, Kygo - Golden Hour, Lane 8 - Brightest Lights, LA Priest - GENE, La Roux - Supervision, Laura Marling - Song For Our Daughter, Lauren Auder - two caves in EP, Lauv - ~how i’m feeling~, Lil Wayne - Funeral, Little Dragon - New Me, Same Us, Little Simz - Drop 6 EP, LL Cool J - Authentic, Long Beach Dub Allstars - Long Beach Dub Allstars, Lonr. - Land of Nothing Real, LOONY - JOYRiDE EP, Loud Luxury - Nights Like This EP, Louis Tomlinson - Walls, Lucky Daye - Painted (Deluxe Edition), Luke James - to feel love/d, Lupe Fiasco - Chill Spotlight EP, Mac Miller - Circles, Mahalia - Isolation Tapes EP, MAITA - Best Wishes, Major Lazer - Soca Storm EP, Mala Rodriguez - MALA, Manatee Commune - Crescent Lake EP, Mason Maynard - Lookin’ At Me EP, Medasin - RIPPLS, Megan Thee Stallion - Suga, Mick Jenkins - The Circus EP, Midwife - Forever, Mija - Desert Trash, MILCK - Into Gold EP, Moaning - Uneasy Laughter, Model Man - Beta Songs EP, Moses Sumner - græ, Mourning [A] BLKstar - The Cycle, Mura Masa - R.Y.C., mxmtoon - dawn, Nada Surf - Never Not Together, Naeem - Startisha,  Nap Eyes - Snapshot of a Beginner, Nathaniel Rateliff - And It’s Still Alright, NNAMDÏ - BRAT, Noah Cyrus - THE END OF EVERYTHING EP, No Mana - Secret Level, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds - Blue Moon Rising EP, Norah Jones - Pick Me Up off the Floor, Ohmme - Fantasize Your Ghost, Oh Wonder - No One Else Can Wear The Crown, Okay Kaya - Watch This Liquid Pour Itself, Omar S - You Want, Orion Sun - Hold Space For Me, The Overcoats - The Fight, PARTYNEXTDOOR - PARTYMOBILE, Perfume Genius - Set My Heart on Fire Immediately, Pet Shop Boys - Hotspot, Photay - Waking Hours, Pictish Trail - Thumb World, POLIÇA - When We Stay Alive, Poppy - I Disagree, Poolside - Low Season, Porches - Ricky Music, Post Animal - Forward Motion Godyssey, The Professionals (Madlib & Oh No) - The Professionals, Princess Nokia - Everything Is Beautiful, Princess Nokia - Everything Sucks, Pure X - Pure X, RAC - BOY, Ratboys - Printer’s Devil, Raveena - Moonstone EP, Real Estate - The Main Thing, Recondite - Dwell, renforshort - teenage angst EP, Ric Wilson & Terrace Martin - They Call Me Disco EP, Rileyy Lanez - Beautiful Mistakes EP, Rina Sawayama - SAWAYAMA, Riz Ahmed - The Long Goodbye, RJD2 - The Fun Ones, Robinson - Watching You EP, Ro James - MANTIC, Royce da 5’9” - The Allegory, Roy Woods - Dem Times EP, rum.gold - aiMless EP, Russ - SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE, Ryan Beatty - Dreaming of David, Sam Lee - Oh Wow, San Fermin - The Cormorant I & II, SAYGRACE - The Defining Moments of SAYGRACE: Girlhood, Fuckboys & Situationlists, Sea Wolf - Through A Dark Wood, Selena Gomez - Rare, Sérgio Mendez - In the Key of Joy, Shabazz Palaces - The Don of Diamond Dreams, Shakey Graves - Look Alive EP, Ship Wrek - Mirror Mirror EP, Shoffy - Flash, Shopping - All or Nothing, Sleepy Hallow - Sleepy Hallow Presents: Sleepy For President, Slowly Slowly - Race Car Blues, Smino - She Already Decided [Mixtape], Soccer Mommy - Color Theory, Son Little - Aloha, Sorry - 925, Spacey Jane - Sunlight, Spencer Brown - Stream of Consciousness, Steve Aoki - Neon Future IV, Steve Spacek - House, Stormzy - Heavy Is The Head, STRFKR - Future Past Life, Striking Matches - Night EP, Subtronics - Scream Saver EP, Surfaces - Horizons, $uicideboy$ - Stop Staring at the Shadows, Sweaton Klank - Good Days, Sweet Whirl - How Much Works, Swing Ting - 100 Dances, Tank - While You Wait EP, Tate McRae - all the things i never said EP, TOKiMONSTA - Oasis Nocturno, Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes - What Kinda Music, TOPS - I Feel Alive, TORRES - Silver Tongue, Tory Lanez - The New Toronto 3, TeaMarr - Before I Spill Myself, Tech N9ne - Enterfear, Tech N9ne - ENTERFEAR Level 2 EP, Tennis - Swimmer, Tiësto - The London Sessions, Tink - Hopeless Romantic, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down - Temple, The-Dream - SXTPA, Theophilus London - Bebay, Thundercat - It Is What It Is, Tokio Myers - BLACK DAWN EP , Tourist - Wild (Remixes) EP, Trivecta - Everyday EP, T.R.U. & 2 Chainz - No Face No Chase, Two Feet - Pink, Tycho - Simulcast, T3 - Mr. Fantastic EP, Various Artists - Bad Boys For Life Soundtrack, Various Artists - Birds is Pray: The Album, Various Artists - Ophelia Presents: Advent Volume 1, Various Artists - The Turning (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Varsity - Fine Forever, Vistas - Everything Changes in the End, Vundabar - Either Light, Vybz Kartel - To Tanesha, Waxahatchee - Saint Cloud, WENS - Lemoncholy EP, William Black - Pages (The Remixes), Wiz Khalifa - The Saga of Wiz Khalifa, Wolf Parade - Thin Mind, X Ambassador - Belong EP, xylø - The Ganglands of My Heart EP, Yaeji - WHAT WE DREW 우리가 그려왔던, Yellow Claw - Never Dies, Yo Gotti - Untrapped, Youngr - Memories, Yumi Zouma - Truth or Consequences, Yves Tumor - Heaven To a Tortured Mind, Zeds Dead - We Are Deadbeats (Vol. 4), Zsela - Ache of Victory EP, 070 Shake - Modus Vivendi, The 1975 - Notes On A Conditional Form, 5 Seconds of Summer - CALM

Meh: ARTHUR - Hair of the Dog, The Black Lips - Sing in a World That’s Falling Apart,  Bruno Major - To Let A Good Thing Die, Don Toliver - Heaven Or Hell, Eminem - Music To Be Murdered By, Frances Quinlan - Likewise, Future - High On Life, iann dior - I’m Gone, Jaunt - All In One, Jeezy - Twenty/20 Pyrex Vision EP, Lil Baby - My Turn, Lil Uzi Vert - Eternal Atake, Lil Uzi Vert - LUV vs. The World 2, Liquid Stranger - Ascension EP, Masiwei & Higher Brothers - Prince Charming, MHYSA - Navaeh, Nicolas Jaar - Cenizas, Rich The Kid - BOSS MAN, Social Club Misfits - MOOD // DOOM

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My Favorite Albums of May 2020

Here’s my monthly list of albums released in May I was feeling, and some other discoveries made during the month.

Previous Month’s Lists: January, February, March, April

You can find my list of my favorite albums of 2019 here And my list of my favorite EPs of 2019 here

Best:

ALMA - Have You Seen Her? Genre: R&B / Synth-Pop

Proof: Worst Behavior (w/ Tove Lo) / Bad News Baby // Bonus: Bad News Baby (Digital Farm Animals Remix)

Blanche - EMPIRE Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: Empire / Till We Collide

Buscabulla - Regresa Genre: Latin / Pop / Dance

Proof: El Aproeto / NTE

Car Seat Headrest - Making a Door Less Open Genre: Alternative / Indie Rock

Proof: Can’t Cool Me Down / Deadlines (Thoughtful)

Carly Rae Jepsen - Dedicated Side B Genre: Pop

Proof: Stay Away / Comeback (Feat. Blachers)

Charli XCX - how i’m feeling now Genre: Synth Pop / Dance

Proof: i finally understand / anthems

Deante’ Hitchcock - BETTER Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: I Remember / I Got Money Now (Feat. J.I.D.)

Dijon - How Do You Feel About Getting Married EP Genre: alt-R&B

Proof: rock n roll / hunni

Fred again.. - Actual Life EP Genre: Electronic

Proof: Adam (Act Like) / Me (Sorry)

Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist - Alfredo Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: Look At Me / Something to Rap About (Feat. Tyler, The Creator)

GRiZ - bangers[5].zip EP Genre: Electronic / Dub Step / Dance

Proof: My Friends and I, Pt. 3 (Feat. Probcause & Chrishira Perrier) / Spaceship Ride // Bonus: Solo (Feat. Probcause) / Medusa (Feat. Wreckno)

Hayley Williams - Petals for Armor Genre: Pop / Indie Rock

Proof: Sudden Desire / Pure Love // Bonus: Simmer (Caroline Polachek Remix) / Dead Horses (Glass Animals Remix)

Illenium - ASCEND (Remixes) Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Good Things Fall Apart (3LAU Remix) w/ Jon Bellion / In Your Arms (Alan Walker Remix) w/ X Ambassadors

Jason Ross - 1000 Faces (Remixes) Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Known You Before (Trivecta Remix) Feat. Emilie Brandt / Shelter (No Mana Remix) Feat. Melanie Fontana

Jonah Mutono - GERG Genre: alt-R&B / Soul

Proof: The Low / Circulation

Kehlani - It Was Good Until It Wasn’t Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Grieving (Feat. James Blake) / Open (Passionate)

Kygo - Golden Hour Genre: Electronic / Synth-Pop / Dance

Proof: Broken Glass (Feat. Kim Petras) / Higher Love (Feat. Whitney Houston) // Bonus: Forever Yours (Avicii Tribute) w/ Sandro Cavazza

Lady Gaga - Chromatica Genre: Pop / Dance

Proof: Stupid Love / Replay

Little Simz - Drop 6 EP Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: one life, might live / where’s my lighter (w/ Alewya)

Mahalia - Isolation Tapes EP Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Plastic Plants / Too Nice

MAITA - Best Wishes Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: A Beast / Perfect Heart

Matoma - RYTME EP Genre: Electronic / House / Dance

Proof: Don’t Stop The Rhythm (Feat. Bryn Christopher) / Beside You (w/ Captain Cuts Feat. Georgia Ku) // Bonus: The Bender (The Him Remix) (w/ Brando) / Time To Go

Perfume Genius - Set My Heart on Fire Immediately Genre: Indie Pop / Alternative

Proof: Without You / On the Floor

RAC - BOY Genre: Synth-Pop

Proof: Passion (w/ Louis The Child) / Better Days (Feat. St. Lucia)

Ric Wilson & Terrace Martin - They Call Me Disco EP Genre: Hip Hop / neo-Jazz / Soul

Proof: Breakin Rules (Feat. Crobin Dallas) / Chicago Bae (Feat. BJ the Chicago Kid)

Ro James - MANTIC Genre: R&B / Neo Soul

Proof: Last Time / Be Mine

Tchami - Born Again / Buenos Aires EP Genre: Electronic / House / Dance

Proof: Buenos Aires / Proud (Feat. Daecolm) // Bonus: Proud (Steffan City Remix) Feat. Daecolm / Ghosts (Vowed Remix) Feat. Hana

Tiësto - The London Sessions Genre: Electronic / House / Dance

Proof: Ritual (Feat. Jonas Blue & Rita Ora) / Over You (Feat. Becky Hill)

Various Artists - Ophelia Presents: Advent Volume 1 Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Thrillogy - Enough (Feat. Gallie Fisher) / Amidy - Fix You

Varsity - Fine Forever Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: Runaway / Shaking Hands

The 1975 - Notes On A Conditional Form Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative / Pop

Proof: Me & You Together Song / If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know)

Bonus:

A Deluxe Edition of one of 2019′s smoothest albums

Lucky Daye - Painted (Deluxe Edition) Original Release: May 2019 Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Fade Away / Shoulda (Feat. Babyface)

Others:

Alec Benjamin - These Two Windows, April - New Conditions EP,  ARTHUR - Hair of the Dog, Bad Bunny - LAS QUE NO IBAN A SALIR, Baril - One More Rush EP, Baths - Pop Music / False B-Sides II, Bishop Nehru - Nehruvian Tuesdays: Vol, 1, Diplo - Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley Chapter 1: Snake Oil, Drake - Dark Lane Demo Tapes, Future - High On Life, Hailee Steinfeld - Half Written Story EP, Jacob Latimore - C3, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Reunions, JoJo - good to know, Long Beach Dub Allstars - Long Beach Dub Allstars, Moses Sumner - græ, Mourning [A] BLKstar - The Cycle, Noah Cyrus - THE END OF EVERYTHING EP, Pure X - Pure X, Rileyy Lanez - Beautiful Mistakes EP, Roy Woods - Dem Times EP, Shakey Graves - Look Alive EP, Sweet Whirl - How Much Works, TeaMarr - Before I Spill Myself, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down - Temple,  Tourist - Wild (Remixes) EP, Vistas - Everything Changes in the End

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My Favorite Albums of April 2020

Here’s my monthly list of albums released in April I was feeling, and some other discoveries made during the month.

I’ve been real slow getting these out but looks like May I can catch up

Previous Month’s Lists: January, February, March

You can find my list of my favorite albums of 2019 here And my list of my favorite EPs of 2019 here

Best:

Active Child - In Another Life Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: All Eyes On You / Weightless

Alina Baraz - It Was Divine Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: Off The Grid (Feat. Khalid) / More Than Enough

Allan Rayman - Christian Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative

Proof: Blush / Eye to Eye

AWOLNATION - Angel Miners & The Lightning Riders Genre: Alternative / Rock

Proof: The Best / Mayday!!! Fiesta Forever // Bonus: Drive (The Cars Cover)

BOSCO - Some Day This Will All Make Sense EP Genre: R&B / Neo-Soul

Proof: Attention / Take Off

DaBaby - BLAME IT ON BABY Genre: Hip Hop

Proof: LIGHTSKIN SHIT (Feat. Future & jetsonmade) / BLAME IT ON BABY

Diana Gordon - Wasted Youth EP Genre: alt-R&B / Hip Hop

Proof: Rollin / Wasted Youth

Duke Dumont - Duality Genre: Electronic / House / Dance

Proof: Overdrive / Together (Feat. How To Dress Well) // Bonus: Therapy (Will Easton Remix) / The Power (Leftwing:Kody Remix) Feat. Zak Abel

dvsn - A Muse In Her Feelings Genre: R&B / Neo-Soul

Proof: Dangerous City (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign & Buju Banton) / A Muse

Elah Hale - Room 206 EP Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: My House / Impatient

Empress Of - I’m Your Empress Of Genre: R&B / Pop

Proof: Bit of Rain / Love Is A Drug

Fiona Apple - Fetch The Bolt Cutters Genre: Alternative / Indie Rock

Proof: Shameika / Heavy Balloon

Jeremy Zuccker - love is not dying Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: somebody loves you / not ur friend

JOYRYDE - Brave Genre: Electronic / Dance / Dubstep

Proof: ON FIRE / 4AM

K CAMP - Kiss 5 Genre: Hip Hop / R&B

Proof: Tatted Up (Feat. Fabo) / Trill Love (Feat. Wale & Joe Trufant)

Kali Uchis - TO FEEL ALIVE EP Genre: R&B / Soul

Proof: i want war (BUT I NEED PEACE) / TO FEEL ALIVE

Kaskade - Redux 004 EP Genre: Electronic / House / Dance

Proof: Love Like That (Feat. Dani Poppitt) / Find Love // Love Like That (BYNON Remix) Feat. Dani Poppitt / Chains (w/ Project 46)

Kiana Ledé - KIKI Genre: R&B / Neo-Soul

Proof: Chocolate. (Feat. Ari Lennox) / Labels. (Feat. Moneybagg Yo & BIA)

Krewella - zer0 (The Remixes, Pt. 2) EP Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Anxiety (Prince Fox Remix) Feat. Arrested Youth / Like We (BEAUZ Remix) Feat. Yung Baby & Alaya

LOONY - JOYRiDE Genre: R&B 

Proof: iN CODE / WHiTE LiE

Loote - heart eyes EP Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: This is How U Feel / All The Fucking Time // Bonus: teamwork., Loote & John K - Wasted Summer

Manatee Commune - Crescent Lake EP Genre: Electronic / Chillwave

Proof: Majestic Diver / Pools

mxmtoon - dawn Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: fever dream / lessons

Purity Ring - WOMB Genre: Synth Pop

Proof: pink lightening / i like the devil

rum.gold - aiMless EP Genre: alt-R&B / Soul

Proof: Waiting For (Feat. Jamila Woods) / Call It What You Want It

STRFKR - Future Past Life Genre: Synth Pop

Proof: Second Hand / Pink Noise

The Strokes - The New Abnormal Genre: Alternative / Rock

Proof: Brooklyn Bridge To Chorus / Not The Same Anymore

Subtronics - Scream Saver EP Genre: Electronic / Dubstep

Proof: Lullaby (Feat. Virus Syndicate) / Blow Stuff Up // Bonus: NGHTMRE & Subtronic - Nuclear Bass Face (Feat. Boogie T)

Thundercat - It Is What It Is Genre: Soul / R&B / Jazz

Proof: Black Qualls (Feat. Steve Lacy, Steve Arrington & Childish Gambino) / Funny Thing

Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes - What Kinda Music Genre: Indie Pop / Soul / Jazz

Proof: Nightrider (Feat. Freddie Gibbs) / Last 100

TOPS - I Feel Alive Genre: Indie Pop

Proof: I Feel Alive / Colder & Closer

Trivecta - Everyday EP Genre: Electronic / Dance

Proof: Leave It All Behind (Fat. Fagin) / Wasteland

The Weeknd - After Hours (Remixes) EP Genre: alt-R&B

Proof: Blinding lights (Chromatics Remix) Feat. Johnny Jewel / After Hours (The Blaze Remix)

Yaeji - WHAT WE DREW 우리가 그려왔던 Genre: Synth-Pop

Proof: SPELL 주문 (Feat. YonYon & G.L.A.M.) / WAKING UP DOWN

Bonus:

Krewella - zer0 (The Remixes, Pt. 1) EP Genre: Electronic / Dance Released March 2020

Proof: Good On You (MOTi Remix) Feat. Nucleya / Greenlights (MADGRRL Remix)

Others:

Aesop Rock - Freedom Finger [Music from the Game],  Allan Kingdom - Iddtfm EP, Anna Burch - If You’re Dreaming, Ant Saunders - BUBBLE EP, Buddy & Kent Jamz - Janktape Vol. 1, Calvin Harris & Eli Brown - Moving EP, Day Wave - Crush EP, Everything Is Recorded - FRIDAY FOREVER, Incubus - Trust Falls (Side B) EP,  Jaunt - All In One, Jody Wisteernoff - Story of Light EP, Laura Marling - Song For Our Daughter, Lonr. - Land of Nothing Real, Midwife - Forever, NNAMDÏ - BRAT, Rina Sawayama - SAWAYAMA, RJD2 - The Fun Ones, Shabazz Palaces - The Don of Diamond Dreams, Smino - She Already Decided [Mixtape], Steve Aoki - Neon Future IV, Tory Lanez - The New Toronto 3, Tech N9ne - Enterfear, The-Dream - SXTPA, Wiz Khalifa - The Saga of Wiz Khalifa, Yves Tumor - Heaven To a Tortured Mind, Zsela - Ache of Victory EP