The Linda Lindas - Growing Up : Punk Rock. These young sensations released their first LP a few days ago. It's poppy, punchy, and full of heart. Their passion and youth shine through on this record that speaks to their experiences growing up (in all their ugly glory). Good stuff.
BÖRN - Drottningar Dauðans : Post-Punk/Gothic Rock. As dreary and sharp as their native Iceland can be, with the same explosive life and energy. There is an old-school, dank goth club feel to this EP that reminds me of old Christian Death and Eva O output. Very raw and sung in a language I cannot understand: I still feel it's pulsating power throughout.
Kae Tempest - The Line is a Curve : Rap/Trip-Hop/Poetry. Their most contempative and (dare I say) sedate(!?) album to date. Still biting and chock full of deep thoughts on the human experience (to say nothing of the reflections on the artists own experiences throughout this album). Perhaps Kae's most accessible record? It may not pick you up, but it's hard to let it go.