2013: What You Missed
Some of my favourite albums from 2013 that you may not have heard... Streams for most are available in the descriptions, many are free to download too! |
| 1 |  | Pray For Teeth
From The Dry Edge Of The Shore
"This Pittsburgh trio somehow finds a way to take the epic darkness of Cult Of Luna and the emotional weight of Explosions In The Sky and combine them into four songs seamlessly". http://www.metalinsider.net/new-music/exclusive-stream-pray-for-teeths-from-the-dry-edge-of-the-shore |
| 2 |  | leer
SPRINGBREAKNOPARENTS
A perfect blend of classic skramz and mathrock, don't sleep on these dudes. http://leer.bandcamp.com/releases |
| 3 | | Arca
&&&&&
New York producer Arca, who apparently had a big influence on Yeezus(who cares) puts you into nothing short of a trace with his experimental debut "&&&&&". https://soundcloud.com/arca-2/uenqifjr3yua |
| 4 |  | Alexander Spit
Dillinger
Originally from my home city, San Francisco, the young and very talented emcee Alexander Spit is bound to blow up any day now with the release of his tremendous sophomore effort "Dillinger". Don't miss out on some of the years best beats and wordplay, download it now! http://dillinger.alexanderspit.com/music |
| 5 |  | Children of God
We Set Fire To The Sky
Emotionally jarring powerviolence act from Southern California. A serious album of the year contender, don't miss out, there's still time! http://childrenofgod.bandcamp.com/album/we-set-fire-to-the-sky |
| 6 |  | MondreM.A.N.
They Say I Struggle Rap
Terrific debut from the other half of the Bay Area hip-hop crew, Main Attrakionz. http://mishkanyc.com/bloglin/2013/11/21/they-say-i-struggle-rap/ |
| 7 |  | Kool A.D.
Not O.K.
Some of the production on this is very similar to Danny Brown's "Old", and honestly i enjoyed it just as much. Quirky, and intelligent, Kool A.D.(former Das Racist member) is finally living up to his potential(this may be hyperbole) on what i assume will be his final tape of the year. http://consequenceofsound.net/2013/12/download-kool-a-d-s-new-album-not-ok/ |
| 8 |  | oOoOO
Without Your Love
Yes, another act from San Francisco. Witch house producer, oOoOO, for reasons I cannot fully grasp is not well liked on this site. Do not let this deter you however, "Without Your Love" is a hauntingly beautiful meld of beats and bloops that does anything but disappoint. http://www.factmag.com/2013/06/19/stream-ooooos-shadowy-debut-album-without-your-love/ |
| 9 |  | AC4
Burn The World
Refused. |
| 10 |  | Ethelwulf
Damare Shizukani
Gloomy, cloudy rap, Ethelwulf does his best Main Attrakionz and ODB impression, on this tape. http://hdmixtapes.com/mixtape/ethel-wulf_damare-shizukani_6420 |
| 11 |  | Cities Aviv
.AVI
Witness the future of hip-hop ladies and mostly gentleman. Memphis' own Cities Aviv drops, in my humble opinion, the best and most interesting ep of the year in ".AVI". Sputnik will soon know this guys name, his debut lp, "Come to Life" drops on January 28, don't miss it! http://citiesaviv.bandcamp.com/album/avi |
| 12 |  | Hieroglyphics
The Kitchen
Classic bay are hip-hop, GOLDEN. http://www.spin.com/articles/hieroglyphics-the-kitchen-album-stream-sleeprockers/ |
| 13 |  | Humanfly
Awesome Science
UK Prog, a full proof equation p/. http://humanfly.bandcamp.com/album/awesome-science-2 |
| 14 |  | Lapalux
Nostalchic
Baby making electronic, it still has no review and may just be my personal album of the year. Please show the UK's own, Lapalux, some support and download his debut lp. |
| 15 |  | Son Lux
Lanterns
A very hit or miss blend of electronic, but does contain on of the best tracks of 2013 in "Easy". http://www.npr.org/2013/10/20/236368819/first-listen-son-lux-lanterns |
| 16 |  | Ugly Heroes
Ugly Heroes
And you thought Run the Jewels was the only good hip hop this year...This Detroit trio can seriously rhyme. http://mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/ugly-heroes |
| 17 |  | Vince Staples
Stolen Youth
Also known as the dude in all of the good Earl Sweatshirt songs. This kid can rap, he just needs to find a better producer, "Stolen Youth" is definitely worth a jam or two however. http://www.datpiff.com/Vince-Staples-Larry-Fisherman-Stolen-Youth-LP-mixtape.501544.html |
| 18 |  | Bad Rabbits
American Love
Funky soul in 2013, this boston crew brings back the New Jack Swing feel of 80's on their debut lp "American Love". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUWkvL_fdEI |
| 19 |  | Warm Brew
The Ride
Remember 90's hip-hop? So do these guys. Terrific old school style rap that makes you want to sit on your stoop and throw a few back. http://warmbrew.bandcamp.com/ |
| 20 |  | Phaseone
If I Tell U
Some downtempo for when you are lost and do not care where you end up. http://video.adultswim.com/music/phaseone-if-i-tell-u/ |
| 21 |  | Ghostpoet
Some Say I So I Say Light
Ghostpoet's vocals will serenade your little eardrums on his trip-hop release, "Some Say I So I Say Light"... |
| 22 |  | Helioscope
Noir
One of the best user projects to date. Don't sleep on osmark86's project Helioscope, there is so much potential here. http://helioscopenoise.bandcamp.com/album/noir |
| 23 |  | Dr. Quandary
Wayfarers
A 25 minute adventure through the clouds, trip-hop is such a lovely genre isn't it? http://quandary.bandcamp.com/releases |
| 24 |  | Lee Bannon
Never Mind The Darkness Of It
Frank Ocean meets The Twilight Zone, you NEED to heard this. http://leebannon.bandcamp.com/album/never-mind-the-darkness-of-it |
| 25 |  | u-Ziq
Chewed Corners
The definition of idm, dreamy and nostalgic from start to finish, check it out. http://www.factmag.com/2013/06/19/stream-the-sublime-new-mu-ziq-lp-chewed-corners-now/ |
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