UMI - Love Language Indie midi loops and lazy backing beats encase UMI’s second EP. Love Language is layered by lo-fi elements and R&B influences. Tracks such as “Sukidakara” infuse Japanese vocals into modern American R&B music. The guitar samples on “Breathe” create an atmosphere that infatuates the listener, providing a love-sick feel that can be found throughout … [Read more...] about DJ Bendz’ Top Albums of 2019
DJ Hot Tubb’s Top Albums of 2019
Cage the Elephant - Social Cues "Social Cues" is the kind of album that I have to just let play through in its entirety every time I put it on. It just has such an addicting pace thanks to the unstoppable energy of lead singer Matt Shultz. It definitely helps that I got to see them perform the album live this summer with Beck. Standout tracks include “Broken Boy” and “Ready … [Read more...] about DJ Hot Tubb’s Top Albums of 2019
DJ Metcalf’s Top Albums of 2019
Apollo XXI -Steve Lacy Steve Lacy is like the new Prince. I thought the album was kinda weird in the first listen, but it's grown on me, and songs like "Like Me" and "Basement Jack" are really good. Igor- Tyler the Creator I like how this album tells a story from start to finish. It tells how Tyler falls in love with Igor and then the romance is ruined and … [Read more...] about DJ Metcalf’s Top Albums of 2019
Joshua Kellogg’s Top Albums of 2019
Oso Oso - Basking in the Glow With the third long-playing release under the moniker of Oso Oso, New York songwriter and guitarist Jade Lilitri has struck a hypnotic balance between upbeat, sunny atmospheres and nostalgia-rich, melancholic lyrics. “The View” confronts the increasingly common struggle to find meaning in a world where it's always getting easier to let … [Read more...] about Joshua Kellogg’s Top Albums of 2019
DJ Squeejee’s Top Albums of 2019
Griz - Bangerz Griz is always a safe bet for groovy, instrument driven EDM. His four EP series, Bangerz, is no exception, but rather, the perfection of this. Spanning a few different styles, Griz really takes the time to experiment with his own sound. The resulting tracks all feel like him, but with more electronic confidence. Heavier drops than usual are a given, but Griz … [Read more...] about DJ Squeejee’s Top Albums of 2019