These New Puritans : Hidden
released on Domino
reviewed by Genna Al Tai for GBH.tv


After listening to Hidden, it becomes apparent that These New Puritans like to draw inspiration from just about anything. Whether if it’s Wu Tang Clan or Aphex Twin, this band isn’t afraid to find muses in unlikely places. Apparently ....MORE

The XX : XX
released on The Young Turks
reviewed by Genna Al Tai for GBH.tv


Hailing from the same school as Hot Chip and Four Tet, the xx managed to reach number 6 on NME’s The Future 50 list. To say 2009 was an exciting year for the young band would be like saying Tiger Woods likes the ladies....MORE

The Big Pink : A Brief History of Love
released on 4ad Records
reviewed by Genna Al Tai for GBH.tv


A Brief History of Love defines every aspect of bumping, London electro-rock. With an image that’s part Joe Strummer part Libertines...MORE

Major Lazer : Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do
released on Downtown Records
reviewed by Gaspar Oliveira for GBH.tv


This could have been a colossal disaster (dancehall? Really?!), but Diplo and Switch's first album as Major Lazer actually met Gaspar's expectations...MORE

Black Meteoric Star : Black Meteoric Star
released on DFA Records
reviewed by Gaspar Oliveira for GBH.tv


This super-intense psychedelic dance music from Gavin Russom will blow your speakers, then your mind...MORE

Various Artists : Omnidance
released on Turbo Recordings
reviewed by Gaspar Oliveira for GBH.tv


The first Turbo comp in over six years features exclusives from Chromeo, Boys Noize, and Crookers, and it definitely doesn't disappoint...MORE

Passion Pit : Manners
released on French Kiss Records
reviewed by Gaspar Oliveira for GBH.tv


All that intense pressure on Michael Angelakos and co. has yielded a diamond...MORE

The Juan Maclean : The Future Will Come
released on DFA
reviewed by Gaspar Oliveira for GBH.tv


On his first album in almost four years, Juan Maclean stays ahead of the pack by putting himself at center stage...MORE

Junior Boys : Begone Dull Care
released on Domino Records
reviewed by Rema Rahman for GBH.tv


The latest by these Canadian synth-pop masters is up to their high standards...MORE

Peter Bjorn and John : Living Thing
released on Almost Gold Recordings/Startime International
reviewed by Gaspar Oliveira for GBH.tv


Turns out Peter Bjorn and John can make fantastic music even when they're flat-out exhausted...MORE

In Flagranti : Brash & Vulgar
released on Codek Records
reviewed by Gaspar Oliveira for GBH.tv


Our favorite Swiss smut merchants have been working overtime lately, and we hope they never slow down...MORE

Fever Ray : Fever Ray
released on Mute Records
reviewed by Max Willens for GBH.tv


This solo debut from Karin Dreijer Andersson, one half of Sweden's the Knife, manages to be creepy and serene at the same time ...MORE

A-Trak : Infinity +1
released on Thrive Music
reviewed by Gaspar Oliveira for GBH.tv


The Fool's Gold co-founder has a lot to live up to with this highly anticipated mix CD, his first since the decorated Dirty South Dance...MORE

James Zabiela : The Masters Series, Part 12
released on Renaissance Records
reviewed by Gaspar Oliveira for GBH.tv


DJs as skilled and celebrated as James Zabiela sometimes have the urge to get creative with their recordings...MORE

Optimo : Sleepwalk - A Selection by Optimo
released on Domino Records
reviewed by Gaspar Oliveira for GBH.tv


Scotland's rockingest dance partiers offer the world a taste of what it sounds like when they can't fall asleep...MORE