Every week, KEXP's Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder present new music critical for radio rotation, helping DJs curate their playlists. This week's highlights offer a broad array of genres and sounds, featuring both established and emerging artists. Notable releases include:
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Wild God (Play It Again Sam): Known for their cinematic rock, this album is a grand orchestral journey, showcasing Cave's lyricism and storytelling prowess.
Yannis & The Yaw - Lagos Paris London EP (Transgressive): This collaboration between Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis and the late Tony Allen offers an invigorating mix of rhythmed fusion, blending genres like rock, jazz, funk, and afrobeat.
Los Bitchos - Talkie Talkie (City Slang): London's own Los Bitchos return with a vibrant collection of instrumental psych rock, wrapped in infectious rhythms and captivating riffs.
Oceanator - Everything is Love and Death (Polyvinyl): Elise Okusami, under the Oceanator moniker, produces compelling indie rock, embracing emotional lyricism paired with grunge influences.
The Bug Club - On the Intricate Inner Workings of the System (Sub Pop): This Welsh outfit explores a playful take on punk and garage rock, punctuated by catchy hooks and lo-fi aesthetics.
These albums and others featured in the week's rotation are critical additions, highlighting the diversity and evolution of today's music landscape. KEXP continues to foster a platform for artists across genres, reflecting broader musical trends and individual creativity. To explore the full list of new music, visit KEXP New Music Reviews.