Abby Garnett

Shabazz Palaces, Lese Majesty

Lese Majesty proves Shabazz Palaces is fearless in pursuing an obtuse agenda.

Mostly The Voice: Shamir's Godmode entrance

The Las Vegas teenager talks joining Godmode with humility.

Are We There – Sharon Van Etten

Now on her own, Sharon Van Etten's latest is her most assured statement yet.

The H, “Bass Und”

A collaborative new psychedelic dance project from Hobo Cubes and Jesse Osborne-Lanthier.

Histrionic – Maria Minerva

While more accessible, Maria Minerva’s latest does not sacrifice her subversive nature.

Blackbird Blackbird, “There Is Nowhere” (Phages Remix)

Local connections in the SF electronic scene.

The Mathematics of IDM: an interview with The Range

James Hinton discusses being a homebody, night owl, and the math behind the Panasonic EP.

Panasonic EP – The Range

A stepping stone EP that features James Hinton expanding his format.

Out At Sea with CYMBALS

The UK fourpiece denies synthpop, favors delis, and goes viral.

Don't call it academic: an interview with Holly Herndon

The producer talks academic pursuits and the dangers of genre nostalgia.

Thug Entrancer, “Death After Life I (The Range Remix)”

A fit pair to make those winter weeks pass by faster.

Deleted/Fool EP – Jerome LOL

Jerome LOL’s solo EP feels like an aesthetic continuation of LOL Boys, to lesser effect.

Alternate/Beginnings: Lee Bannon's Career Reboot

Impervious to stagnancy, Lee Bannon sought an alternate life to his hip hop upbringing.

No more DJ requests: an interview with Brian DeGraw aka bEEdEEgEE

Now a solo artist, the Gang Gang Dance member talks his new record and leaving NYC.

Stealth of Days – Jensen Sportag

Jensen Sportag prove that nostalgia can be simultaneously uplifting and limiting.

Chance of Rain – Laurel Halo

Laurel Halo falls deeper down the rabbit hole with quickly changing weather behind her.

Guilt Trips – Ryan Hemsworth

Ryan Hemsworth’s debut album highlights his production skill but lacks songwriting acumen.

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{ Abby Garnett is a writer living in Brooklyn. Her hero is Liberty Van Zandt. Twitter: @kingcrabigail }

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