In a year marked by misinformation and a general sense of uncertainty, one thing is for sure—a number of inspiring, electrically-charged records were released in 2018, and we had the pleasure of listening. Check out a few of our favorites below, and be sure to follow our lovingly-curated playlist and take our yearly roundup on the go!
By Luke Graves
Caroline Rose – LONER (via New West Records, Listen)
Kurt Vile – Bottle It In (via Matador Records, Listen)
Spiritualized – And Nothing Hurt (via Bella Union, Listen)
Erin Rae – Putting on Airs (via Single Lock Records, Listen)
Champagne Superchillin’ – Beach Deep(via Broken Circles/Soft Junk, Listen)
Ought – Room Inside the World (via Merge Records, Listen)
JEFF The Brotherhood – Magick Songs (via Dine Alone Records, Listen)
Julia Holter – Aviary (via Domino Record Co., Listen)
BOYTOY – Night Leaf (via PaperCup Music, Listen)
Parquet Courts – Wide Awake! (via Rough Trade Records, Listen)
Shame – Songs Of Praise (via Dead Oceans, Listen)
Sunflower Bean – Twentytwo in Blue (via Mom+Pop, Listen)
The Nude Party - The Nude Party (via New West Records, Listen)
Ron Gallo - Stardust Birthday Party (via New West Records, Listen)
Listen to our 2018 "Best of" playlist.