Ben Simpson

xcellent new record from @zzzahara.wav

“Spiral Your Way Out”

Fav tracks: In Your Head, Ghosts

Slacker rock, indie rock, whatever you call it its fun, catchy, and is an excellent start to 2025

Rating: 7.5/10

#indierock #slackerrock #rock #2025music #newmusic

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One of my favs from this new fun album from zzzahara

1. MJ Lenderman

“Manning Fireworks”

Witty, earnest, sincere, and extremely addicting. This will hopefully find a place amongst the best albums of the 2020’s in the long run

Fav Tracks: Joker Lips, Rudolph, Wristwatch, She’s Leaving You, On My Knees

#2024music
#indierock #indie #indiemusic

2. Foxing

“Foxing”

Released September 13th, 2024

It is rare for a record to completely stun me, but the first listen of this one reeled me in immediately. Intense, angry, this one will punch you in the face

Fav Tracks: Secret History, Hell 99, Greyhound, Gratitude
#indierock #noiserock #emo

3. Vampire Weekend

“Only God Was Above Us”

Released April 5th, 2024

First album in 5 years, Vampire Weekend makes an impactful return with one of their most thoughtful and well-crafted albums yet

Fav Tracks: Classical, Capricorn, Mary Boone, Hope

#2024music
#indierock #indie #indiemusic

4. Tyler, the Creator

“CHROMAKOPIA”

Released October 28th, 2024

Hiphop, soul, jazz, the genres blend as Tyler creates another adventurous masterpiece

Fav Tracks: St. Chroma, Noid, Darling, I, Thought I Was Dead, Like Him, Balloon

#2024
#2024music
#hiphop #neosoul #hiphopmusic

5. Waxahatchee

“Tigers Blood”

Released March 22nd, 2024

Got to see this album live over the summer, it is such a good record. Catchy, thoughtful, and full of hits

Fav Tracks: 3 Sisters, Right Back To It, Bored, Crowbar
#2024music
#rock #indierock #altcountry #indiemusic #countryrock

6. Wild Pink
@wildpinknyc

“Dulling The Horns”

Released October 4th, 2024

A fantastic heartland rock record that reels you in with its wall of sound and folky lyrics

Fav Tracks: Eating the Egg Whole, Disintegrate, Sprinter Brain, Rung Cold

#2024music
#rock #indierock #heartland #indiemusic

7. IDLES
@idlesband

“TANGK”

Released February 16th, 2024

A band that is constantly evolving, IDLES put together an incredible punk rock record

Fav Tracks: Gift Horse, Dancer, Jungle

#2024
#2024music
#punk #punkrock #postpunk

8. Adrianne Lenker
@adriannelenker

“Bright Future”

Released March 22nd, 2024

Breathtaking emotional journey that is both devastating and incredibly vulnerable

Fav Tracks: Sadness As a Gift, Free Treasure, Evol, Ruined

#2024
#2024music
#folk #folkmusic #americana #indiefolk

9. NxWorries
@nxworries

“WHY LAWD?”

Released June 7th, 2024

Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge with a spectacular R&B record with no skips.

Fav Tracks: MoveOn, KeepHer, Daydreaming, FromHere, WalkOnBy

#2024
#2024music
#randb #neosoul #andersonpaak #knxwledge

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10. Combat
@combatbaltimore

“Stay Golden”

Released August 16th, 2024

Pure punk rock magic. My 6th most streamed album of 2024. This thing absolutely kicks ass.

Fav Tracks: Stay Golden, Good News, Weird Ending Explained, pt 1., Happy Again

#2024
#2024music
#punk #punkrock #rock

11. Marika Hackman

“Big Sigh”

Released January 12th, 2024

This album feels so nuanced and complex at times, but at its heart is just full raw emotion with unbelievably good production.

Fav Tracks: No Caffeine, Big Sigh, Blood, Slime
#2024music
#indiefolk #indie #indiemusic #indierock

12. Kendrick Lamar

“GNX”

Released November 22nd, 2024

A masterful end to a wild year for Kendrick, this album will be appreciated more and more over time as an absolute classic.

Fav Tracks: wacced out murals, luther, man at the garden, heart pt. 6, gloria

#2024music
#rap #rapmusic #hiphop

13. Porridge Radio

“Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me”

Released October 18th, 2024

Ferocity and emotions flow wild on this incredible rock record from these talented Brits.

Fav Tracks: Anybody, A Hole In The Ground, God Of Everything Else
#2024music
#rock #indierock#britrock

14. Pearl Jam

“Dark Matter”

Released April 19th, 2024

These guys are still so good at what they do, and sound completely revitalized on their 12th studio album.

Fav Tracks: React, Respond, Wreckage, Dark Matter, Waiting For Stevie

#2024music
#rock #pearljam #alternative #alternativerock

Loved this one a lot. Super underrated

15. Charli xcx

“BRAT”

Released June 7th, 2024

This album was huge in the pop culture of 2024, and rightfully so. Accessible, fun, and extremely catchy

Fav Tracks: 360, Sympathy is a knife, Von dutch, Everything is romantic, 365

#2024
#2024music
#popmusic #electronicmusic

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16. Hurray for the Riff Raff
@hurrayfortheriffraff

“The Past Is Still Alive”

Released February 23rd, 2024

A remarkable folk record with vulnerable storytelling

Fav Tracks: Alibi, Buffalo, Hawkmoon, Ogallala

#2024
#2024music
#folk #folkmusic #indiefolk #indierock

17. ScHoolboy Q
@groovyq

“BLUE LIPS”

Released March 1st, 2024

Open, honest, and an adventure through sounds and contrasting styles for the first LP in 5 years for the LA rapper.

Fav Tracks: THank god 4 me, Blueslides, Yeern 101, Foux, Pig feet

#2024
#2024music
#rap #hiphop #hiphopmusic

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I love the first track, King of Sweden, such a great way to kick off the album

18. Been Stellar
@beenstellar

“Scream From New York, NY”

Released June 21st, 2024

Gritty, grimy, post-punk/alternative, the sky is the limit for these guys.

Fav Tracks: Passing Judgement, Pumpkin, Sweet, I Have the Answer

#2024
#2024music
#postpunkmusic #postpunk #alternative #rock

19. Jean Dawson
@jeandawsn

“Glimmer of God”

Released October 18th, 2024

This album is a vibe. Explores different ideas and sounds extremely well.

Fav Tracks: Darlin’, Play Dead, Houston, Die for Me, You’re Bleeding Everywhere

#2024
#2024music
#popmusic #randb #newmusic

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This song is absolutely insanely good

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20. Oso Oso
@osoosoband

“life till bones”

Released August 9th, 2024

Tight hooks, fantastic melodies, and overall a super catchy 30 minutes.

Fav Tracks: all of my love, stoke, seesaw

#2024
#2024music
#indie #indiemusic #indierock

21. Boldy James & Nicholas Craven

“Penalty of Leadership”

Released January 12th, 2024

After a near fatal car wreck, Boldy returns with an absolute heater, accompanied by the unbelievable production power of Craven

Fav Tracks: Formal Invite, Evil Genius, Early Worms get Birds, All My Tokens

22. Lupe Fiasco

“Samurai”

Released June 28th, 2024

A boom-bap laid back return for Lupe. 30 minutes straight of fantastic production and penmanship

Fav Tracks: Samurai, Cake, No. 1 Headband, Til Eternity

#2024
#2024music
#hiphop #rapmusic #rap