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 Anderson .Paak has become both a catalyst for positive vibes and an almost unchallenged King Midas of contemporary black music and beyond.

 Sixteen tracks full of soul, loaded with funk, with a simple approach and refined sound, that flow wonderfully one after the other.

Anderson .Paak’s Malik u marked his big breakthrough in 2016, showcasing his unique blend of soul, funk, and hip hop. With notable collaborations including Dr. Dre and Robert Glasper, the album features rich narratives about life and relationships. Known for his multi-talented musicianship, Paak’s work flows effortlessly, making Malibu a memorable and influential release. The album solidified his reputation as a key figure in contemporary black music. Listen to Anderson .Paak’s Malibu now and experience the soulful blend that defined 2016’s best album.

 "A delicate and mature songwriting (despite the young age) coexists perfectly with a never invasive production."

 "Pitanga gives greater international breath to MPB and represents one of the best cases of female songwriting in recent years."

Pitanga by Mallu Magalhães showcases a mature and delicate songwriting style blending Brazilian traditions with 60s-inspired vintage pop-rock. The album balances Portuguese and English tracks, reflecting diverse influences from bossanova to American folk and The Beatles. Despite being a Brazilian record, its success largely remained national. The production respects the album's intimate tone, marking an important step for Mallu’s transition to a well-established artist. Listen to Mallu Magalhães' Pitanga for a unique blend of Brazilian charm and vintage pop elegance!

 16 tracks that you listen to and start wondering when the bad ones will come, then you realize the album is over.

 72 minutes, but they flow like a wonder.

Sioux Falls’ album Rot Forever is a nostalgic journey into 90s indie rock, heavily influenced by bands like Modest Mouse and Built To Spill. The album’s 16 tracks, lasting 72 minutes, flow smoothly with emotional and familiar vibes. Highlights include songs such as 'Dom' and 'Copy/Paste' that showcase climactic and emo peaks. Though the sound is rooted in the past, it offers a comforting and enjoyable listening experience for fans of the era. Listen to Rot Forever and experience a heartfelt 90s indie rock revival full of emotional peaks and timeless melodies.

 "Phlegmatic and imaginative ambient, psychedelia of the future. A totalizing experience as rarely happens."

 "More than the soundtrack of a dream, it is the dream itself."

2814’s album 'Atarashī Ni~Tsu no Tanjou' challenges traditional vaporwave by delivering a 68-minute immersive ambient and psychedelic sound journey. The London-based duo Hong Kong Express and Telepath transcend the '80s vaporwave aesthetic to create a dreamlike, timeless sonic experience. The album is described as a post-vaporwave masterpiece and a totalizing dream itself, symbolizing the birth of a new musical era. Discover the dreamlike soundscape of 2814’s Atarashī Ni~Tsu no Tanjou—listen now and experience the new era beyond vaporwave.

 "Leave Me Alone" is an album that exudes instinctiveness, simplicity, fun, and healthy goofing around.

 With the awareness of their limits, without pretensions and without unnecessary frills, the Hinds package a debut album, fun and amused, that reflects their live approach.

Hinds' debut album 'Leave Me Alone' is a fun, simple, and instinctive garage-pop record with a sunny and carefree spirit. The Madrid-based female quartet delivers 38 minutes of catchy and energetic tracks, blending influences from Black Lips and Mac DeMarco. Despite rudimentary musicianship and a clean lo-fi sound that may not satisfy genre purists, the album's charm lies in its vocal interplay and playful approach. Their live energy and growing path suggest promising potential for the band. Listen to Hinds' debut album 'Leave Me Alone' for a sunny and playful garage-pop experience full of youthful energy!

 The delta of the Guadalquivir River, rice fields, marshes, old abandoned farmhouses... a place far from civilization and from which everyone wishes to escape.

 Rodríguez proves he can manage the pace impeccably and, aided by excellent use of cinematography, produces a highly credible crime story that stands well against Hollywood-made productions.

La Isla Mínima is a Spanish crime thriller set in post-Franco Andalucía, following two detectives investigating missing teenagers. The film is praised for its atmospheric cinematography and pacing, though the screenplay and character development show some weaknesses. It offers familiar noir elements and is comparable to True Detective's first season, yet stands strong as a compelling crime story. Watch La Isla Mínima now to experience a gripping Spanish thriller with stunning visuals and intense mystery.

 Girlpool offers an indie pop with a punk and naïf aesthetic.

 ‘BTWWB’ is an album that in just 25 minutes concentrates everything there is to know, at least for the moment, about Girlpool’s music.

Girlpool’s debut album ‘Before The World Was Big’ offers a minimalist indie pop sound with punk and lo-fi influences. The duo, made up of Harmony and Cleo, use intimate vocals and harmonies to explore themes of adolescence and youth. With comparisons to Kim Deal and Kymia Dawson, the album stands out in the 2000s alternative scene. Highlights include ‘Ideal World’ and the title track, making a strong impression in just 25 minutes. Listen to Girlpool’s raw and intimate debut ‘Before The World Was Big’ and explore their unique indie pop sound today!

 "The peculiarity of all six episodes that compose the album is the absence of staticity, which translates into a continuous structural metamorphosis."

 "The SWG’s Tropicana Motel is an harmonic cocktail of hard-to-categorize that presents souls seemingly distant from each other."

Sex With Giallone's 2015 debut album We Had a Room at Tropicana Motel showcases an innovative blend of punk, blues, psychedelia, and experimental sounds. Despite the band's breakup before release, the album captures continuous musical metamorphosis across six tracks. Standouts include "Latino Cheat" with its unique samples and "Springtime Children" with dreamlike and dark tones. The album is one of the best Italian releases of the year, notable for its eclectic and hard-to-categorize style. Explore the eclectic sounds of Sex With Giallone's unique debut—listen now and experience a one-of-a-kind musical journey!

 “A New Place 2 Drown” is music to listen to with the lights off and strictly in headphones to ensure none of its nuances are missed.

 The third track “Arise Dear Brother” is the pearl of the album, the meeting point between this and the previous work, as well as the summa of his style.

Archy Marshall's "A New Place 2 Drown" marks a personal shift from his King Krule alias, blending dark electronics and jazz-inflected beats. The album serves as a multimedia project featuring a book and film by his brother. With mostly instrumental tracks, warm baritone vocals subtly connect his various musical identities. It's a carefully crafted, immersive experience, best enjoyed alone with headphones. Listen to Archy Marshall’s unique fusion of jazz and dark electronics in 'A New Place 2 Drown'—an album best experienced with headphones on.

 Wacky and surreal pop, colorful and explosive, at times kitsch, in one word, psychedelic.

 69 minutes devoid of linearity, not a moment to breathe, jumping from one point to another without any apparent logic.

The review describes Of Montreal's 'Coquelicot Asleep in the Poppies' as a psychedelic and surreal pop album with a non-linear structure. Kevin Barnes draws heavily on sixties influences like the Beatles and early Pink Floyd with a colorful and baroque style. The album is complex, featuring short tracks and an epic closing piece, reflecting the experimental nature of Athens' Elephant 6 collective of the nineties. Though ambitious, the album defies conventional song forms and logic. Dive into the psychedelic whimsy of Of Montreal’s Coquelicot Asleep—listen now and experience an experimental pop journey like no other!