August is right around the corner. Are you listening to something new, or recycling some favorite albums from long ago? Our staff is doing a mix of both, and we have some music picks you should hear. For more staff picks, check out our Staff Picks Cool Collection, which we update often!
Aja
Steely Dan
1977
“A genre-busing masterpiece.”
—Andrew
Dying to Say This to You
The Sounds
2006
“New Wave inspired Swedish band with a lead singer who sets a new bar for ‘bad ass’ with her stage presence.” —Steve
Nikki-Nack
tUnE-yArDs
2014
“Merrill Garbus is the master of weirdly-catchy & just-plain-weird pop songs, and Nikki Nack is her best work yet.” —John
Wormfood
Jamaican Queens
2013
“I recently saw these guys live at the Frequency and they were awesome. They are a unique electronic, pop/rock band from MI and they kill it!” —Nate
One Time for All Time
65daysofstatic
2005
“One Time for All Time is full of top-notch math rock instrumentals and unique beats, check out all of 65daysofstatic!” —Kael
Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear
1975
“Powerful. A must-have in your roots reggae collection.” —Kayla