“That said, 2024 feels especially excellent. I’ve wondered if this year is actually as outstanding as I think or if it’s just because I run a weekly newsletter devoted to new releases.”
I always wonder about that too, but I think it’s worth noting that out of all the “best of (so far)” lists I I’ve seen (including mine), there’s been very little overlap.
For all the obituaries we’ve read about the death of music, it’s sure been a great year for new releases.
Thanks again for introducing me to new stuff. Have listened to tracks from everyone now and know I'll be listening to plenty more Astrid Sonne, Blue Ranger, Est Tadesse and Friko going forward!
finally listened to the Waxahatchee album yesterday, really enjoyed it! excited to see Ducks LTD with Ratboys in November, gotta spend more time on that album before then.
some Josh-core albums I liked that didn't make the cut: Nourished by Time - Chasing Chickens EP, MGMT - Loss of Life, Fabiana Palladino - s/t, and really surprised not to see Liquid Mike - Paul Bunyan's Slingshot on here!
This is nothing short of phenomenal! Can't wait to dig into plenty of these. Thanks very much. I get to benefit from your selfless commitment to music writing!
“That said, 2024 feels especially excellent. I’ve wondered if this year is actually as outstanding as I think or if it’s just because I run a weekly newsletter devoted to new releases.”
I always wonder about that too, but I think it’s worth noting that out of all the “best of (so far)” lists I I’ve seen (including mine), there’s been very little overlap.
For all the obituaries we’ve read about the death of music, it’s sure been a great year for new releases.
excited to dig into the albums i don’t know here! love the jessica pratt + astrid sonne albums dearly 💫
Thanks again for introducing me to new stuff. Have listened to tracks from everyone now and know I'll be listening to plenty more Astrid Sonne, Blue Ranger, Est Tadesse and Friko going forward!
And Rich Ruth. And Mannequin Pussy. And Margaux... Pretty much all of it!
finally listened to the Waxahatchee album yesterday, really enjoyed it! excited to see Ducks LTD with Ratboys in November, gotta spend more time on that album before then.
some Josh-core albums I liked that didn't make the cut: Nourished by Time - Chasing Chickens EP, MGMT - Loss of Life, Fabiana Palladino - s/t, and really surprised not to see Liquid Mike - Paul Bunyan's Slingshot on here!
This is nothing short of phenomenal! Can't wait to dig into plenty of these. Thanks very much. I get to benefit from your selfless commitment to music writing!
Always look forward to these lists from you, cheers! Happy 4th
That Minor Moon is A++, TY!
Great selection, thanks!
Great list! Glad to see we agree on a few things - and there’s at least a couple I need to check out.