On the Fly

The Soft Moon’s latest EP is a grim and fascinating 14-minute affair bearing shades of both post-punk’s heights and industrial’s gloom.

Fol Chen’s Julian Wass mines 90s hip hop and video games for a playful, nostalgic EP that does not quite warrant repeated listens.

There’s much more to Monkeytown than a Thom Yorke cameo, as this is music that can move you as well as make you want to move.

Chicago mastermind Chrissy Murderbot continues his hot streak with a new EP, and has way too much fun in the process.

There’s no shortage of shoegaze revivalists at the moment, but I Break Horses are just distinct enough to hold their own.

The majority of Killer Sounds comes across as a bit cold, a bit going-through-the-motions, a bit safe…which is really disappointing.

Lights takes quite a considerable step forward on her sophomore LP, establishing both her produced and poignant sides to full effect.

There is a freshness, even a tinge of excitement, to be found on Black Rainbows, and this is perhaps the sound Suede fans can get behind.

Belle Adair is surprisingly confident in its sound on its self-titled debut EP, carving out a place in an often crowded musical landscape.

Nothing spectacular about this collection of remixes, but it should still provide a nice entry point for listeners interested in juke.

Tha Carter IV, Lil Wayne’s first full-length album since last year’s prison stint, does nothing to halt the Young Money boss’ slump.

The contrast between rosy pop nostalgia and brooding rock ‘n’ roll works wonders for Mister Heavenly on its Sub Pop debut.

Mellow it may be, A.A. Bondy’s latest is another strong outing from the singer-songwriter. And just in time for summer’s waning breaths.

Hip hop act Astronautalis does not disappoint on his follow-up to 2008′s Pomegranate, penning yet another strong collection.

Brilliant! Tragic! is not a massive departure for Art Brut, but it is just about different enough to make one curious again.