Sixteen years in, Rivers of Nihil reinvent themselves with a self-titled epic that’s both rebirth and reaffirmation. Blending technical ferocity with emotional heft, new voices and fresh dynamics shine across ten tracks. It’s a bold, focused statement, 50 minutes of forward-thinking metal that redefines who they are and where they’re headed.

On Get Sunk, The National’s Matt Berninger dives deep into existential undercurrents with poetic finesse. It’s a richly textured, emotionally raw journey—more philosophical than autobiographical—probing identity, memory, and meaning. Melancholic yet luminous, this is Berninger at his introspective best: an elegant, aching ode to the mess and magic of being human.

The Canadian indie collective fronted by Andy Shauf, returns. Joined by his fellow Canadian childhood friends, the eclectic sound of 2 - weaving genres ranging from folk to psych rock to downtempo - coincides with Shauf's curiosity and desire to incorporate a Native Instruments Maschine MSK3 sampler into his process. But their true connective tissue is the generous and gentle ways Shauf and the rest of Foxwarren move with melody.

A sprawling, jazz-soaked odyssey, To Pimp a Butterfly found Kendrick Lamar at his most politically potent—poetic, furious, and fearless. To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the modern classic that redefines hip-hop’s radical soul, Interscope is releasing a limited edition 2 LP set on metallic blends color vinyl with alternate artwork.

The album is unmistakably Garbage. Big angular guitars, precise, propulsive beats and cinematic soundscapes all lurk beneath Shirley Manson’s expressive voice, her lyrics bristling with attitude. It is the sound of a group at the peak of their creative powers, an album that thrums equally with both light and shade.

In a world where startling numbers of people seem to have lost faith in themselves and humanity as a whole, turning instead to destructive political nihilism, Instant Holograms... offers a kind of manual on how to resist the negativity and reconnect with society. Alternatively, it’s another super-fun Stereolab album full of obscure synth blips, nifty lounge-pop tunes and gnarly motorik wig-outs.

Most acts, by their seventh decade in the biz, would have slowed to a crawl, creakily playing their past hits on the heritage circuit and releasing nothing more than the occasional Greatest Hits collection. This is not the case for Sparks, who have triumphantly returned yet again, proving their resilience and relevance in a modern world with a fresh record and summer world tour to accompany it.

This expanded version includes 7 bonus tracks: the explosive "Smash It Like Belushi," "Fuck Off," "Ballyhoo" and "Underdog," a reflective "Stay Young," plus acoustic renditions of "Suzie Chapstick" and "Father to a Son." Together, they amplify the fire that "The American Dream Is Killing Me" first sparked now more Molotov cocktail than SOS flare.

Marc Ribot’s Map of a Blue City is a haunting, decades-spanning meditation on loss, change, and the winding paths of memory. Centering his weathered, resonant voice for the first time, Ribot delivers his most personal work yet, equal parts sonic diary and intimate conversation, shaped by tragedy, time, and a relentless search for emotional truth.

Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo', two generations of American blues masters, reunite to release their second album together, Room On The Porch, following their GRAMMY Award winning album, TajMo (2017). This historic collaboration between two blues giants, converges their extraordinary talents for an album of original songs and covers.

Haken’s Liveforms immortalizes their electrifying 2024 Fauna tour with a full performance from London’s O2 Forum. Across 3CDs, Blu-ray, or 2LP, it’s a lavish celebration of prog precision and emotional depth. Bonus interviews and Dan Goldsworthy’s stunning artwork round out a release that’s as much a career retrospective as it is a live triumph.