With so much good music coming through thick and fast, it’s easy for new music to drop online and go unnoticed. To help prevent this, we’ve picked 5 new albums you don’t want to sleep on. Stream music from GOAT, Matthew Shipp, Perfume Genius, SBTRKT and Flying Lotus.
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GOAT – Commune
Goat’s second album keeps the psychedelic-ritual vibe going, and it’s as infectious as ever.
8.0
Matthew Shipp – I’ve Been To Many Places
Pianist/composer Matthew Shipps examines the various places he’s visited. On I’ve Been to Many Places, he does exactly that over 17 cuts.
7.5
Perfume Genius -Too Bright
The third full-length release from Seattle singer-songwriter Mike Hadreas as Perfume Genius was co-produced with Portishead’s Adrian Utley and John Parish.
8.0
SBTRKT – Wonder Where We Land
The second full-length release for the Aaron Jerome project better known as SBTRKT features guest appearances from A$AP Ferg, Ezra Koenig, Koreless, Denai Moore, Caroline Polachek, Raury, Sampha, Jessie Ware, and Warpaint.
8.0
Flying Lotus – You’re Dead!
The fifth full-length studio release for the Los Angeles-based artist/producer features guest appearances from Captain Murphy, Angel Deradoorian, Kendrick Lamar, Niki Randa, Snoop Dogg, and Thundercat. This is easily one of the best albums of the year.
9.0
