DJ Dronestream – As Lost Through Collision by Sprain
Easily one of this year’s best. They tastefully blend post-hardcore, slowcore, emo, post-rock, and piercing, wall-of-noise feedback into an incredibly focused, intelligent album. I knew they had potential after listening to their first release, but I didn’t expect them to produce something so fully realized this early on. This is only their first album. If Sprain continues along this trajectory, they’ll be slowcore legends in no time.
Lilyana Rain – For Certain album BIA
This is her first debut album. BIA has been making huge strides in the world of women in hip hop with her unique sound