The 30 best albums of 2022
Our favourite albums of 2022.
REVIEW: Lakou Mizik & Joseph Ray – Leave The Bones
Lakou Mizik formed in the wake of the devastating Haiti earthquake in 2010. We review their stunning new project with producer Joseph Ray.
New York producer and vocalist Baltra drops carefully crafted “Ambition” EP via Local Action
New York producer and vocalist Baltra drops carefully crafted “Ambition” EP via Local Action
Acclaimed session musician Lewis Daniel drops slick Nu-Jazz/Fusion debut “States Of Being”
Acclaimed session musician Lewis Daniel drops slick Nu-Jazz/Fusion debut “States Of Being”
Experimental Berlin Imprint INDEX:Records push the boundaries of pop with new collaborative project Downstairs People
Experimental Berlin Imprint INDEX:Records push the boundaries of pop with new collaborative project Downstairs People.
Bahamadia’s Kollage – a Philly hip-hop masterpiece
Bahamadia’s Kollage turns 25 this month and it remains one of the finest 90s hip-hop albums
Review: Volvopenta – Simulacrum
Volvopenta, a post-rock quartet based in Mülheim, Germany, lead their listener upon a moving journey that has plenty of bumps scattered along the smooth surface.
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Review: Various Artists – Blue Gold [YUKU Music]
Six striking pieces of music from three unique and distinct artists, each elaborately soundtracking the luxurious and endless nights of tomorrow, as imagined by YUKU.
Review: Yu Su – Yellow River Blue
Yu Su unveils triumphant sophomore album Yellow River Blue via Music From Memory
Review: Taumel – There Is No Time To Run Away From Here
Berlin jazz/experimental quartet TAUMEL introduce themselves with a half hour journey into the void.
Manchester post-hardcore five-piece Pleiades drop enigmatic tribute to family relationships with new single ‘Pale Soul 94’
Manchester post-hardcore five-piece Pleiades drop enigmatic tribute to family relationships with new single ‘Pale Soul 94’
Review: Loshh – Feelam
Nigerian, Netherlands-born, London-based polymath Loshh unleashes heady latin-tinged psychedelia via independent label TENNNN Records.
Review: Malugi – Energized Edits vol. 1
Cologne based DJ and producer Malugi returns with blistering 6-track Energized Edits EP, which includes reworks of Akon, Mariah Carey, Rihanna and Sean Paul.
Review: Luz1e – Cybernetic Movements EP
Berlin imprint International Chrome welcomes Luz1e to their roster with her first full release on the label, Cybernetic Movements.
Review: Jung Deejay – Java Scripts
Computer bleeps meet tropical rhythms in downtempo NYC chug.
Review: Jadu Heart – Hyper Romance
Bristol-based duo Jadu Heart release their dark and beautiful sophomore album via VLF Records.
Review: Slump – Nothing More
West Midlands-based doom stoner rock quartet Slump release their debut double-sided single ‘Nothing More’ via Diaries of Doom.
Review: Melody Fields – Broken Horse
‘Broken Horse’ is a light, breezy trip with numerous musical layers and Eastern instruments, creating a warm yet pensive atmosphere throughout. Melody Fields take pride in blending their influences, from sunny Californian pop music, to the mysticism of the Far East, to the Nordic melancholic moods of their own heritage, into a fresh yet familiar…
Review: Vroda – Senses
Ukrainian imprint Thousand Kisses Place delivers warm ambience and intricate rhythms with debut release from newcomer Vroda.
Ela Minus – They Told Us It Was Hard, They Were Wrong Remixes
Legendary UK Imprint Domino turns out three club-focused takes of the debut single from Ela Minus.
Review: Las Historias – Las Historias
Las Historias, a heavy psychedelic power trio from Córdoba, Argentina, release their debut album on Electric Valley Records.
Review: Fontaines D.C. – A Hero’s Death
Dublin post-punk band Fontaines D.C. deliver their second album following their statement and riotously successful 2019 debut.
Review: Unknown Artist – Stop/Remember
Mysterious edits imprint Gallery returns with two slices of cosmic Italo genius.
Review: Tunik – New Beginnings
Barcelona based debutant Tunik releases hard-hitting EP via Nicholas Lutz’ My Own Jupiter imprint.
Review: Are You Alien – Spicy Space Vol. 1
‘Are You Alien’ label release their debut compilation, revealing the stunning and diverse sounds coming out of the Tunisian underground.
Review: Sports Team – Deep Down Happy
The six-piece Cambridge band release their statement debut album.
Review: Chip Wickham – Blue To Red
He’s worked with The Pharcyde and Nightmares On Wax – rising UK Jazz artist Chip Wickham releases new album ‘Blue To Red’.
Review: Phoebs & Maxwell Owin – Come With The Ragga
South London producer and DJ Maxwell Owin collaborates with lyricist Phoebs to explore the space between soul & grime.
Review: Folamour – I Miss Having Someone To Talk To
The French funk aficiano releases a poppy isolation single with singer Liv East.
Review: Active Surplus – Active Surplus
Toronto duo Active Surplus release their smooth self-titled EP via pioneering Pacific Rhythms imprint.
Review: The Sonic Dawn – Enter the Mirage
The eclectic Danish retro-rock outfit release their blissful and psychedelic fourth record.
Review: Desert Storm – Omens
The melodic sludge metal band’s fifth album.
Review: K-Lone – Cape Cira
Stunning ambient electronica from the Wisdom Teeth label co-head.
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