Daily Newsletter, December 13, 2024

Curated by Mitch Mosk, this week's Editor's Picks features music from Bleach Lab, Soda Blonde, Mara Connor, Witch Post, Arny Margret, & Fright Years!

Once again, here are my personal picks for the year’s best in drone slabs, free improv hangouts, android piano music, psychedelic noise tapes, footwoork jazz, field recording jams and more. That’s that me transgresso.

It’s been another banner year for new, weird, British music, certainly from my vantage point, and I hope the five bimonthly columns I’ve filed during 2024 have introduced someone reading to something good. In addition to all the bands, projects etc getting their NWB due for the first time, a wealth of previous reviewees have […]

10 stunning collaborations and bold solo cuts that defined the year.

Like almost everything else, pop music was established as a man’s man’s man’s man’s world. As you may be aware, women have only been allowed to vote for a

Loudwire's writers recap the best rock albums of the year. See which of your favorites are here!

This year’s best country albums list is once again presented in partnership with Don’t Rock The Inbox, the amazing country music newsletter run by Stereogum contributors Marissa R. Moss and Natalie Weiner. Check it out and consider buying a subscription.

Our electronic music columnist looks back at dance music culture in 2024, and presents his top 30 tracks from the last 12 months

The 1960s were such an incredible decade of music with so much great rock that these albums have been overlooked.

The Velvet Underground founder John Cale has produced countless iconic records over the years, including debut albums by artists like Squeeze and Patti Smith.

Digital platforms have enabled DIY musicians to cut out the middle man of the music industry and reach greater audiences – but there are still pitfalls to navigate.

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