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Best of 2018: Lisa Prank’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour

By Robin Edwards | December 12, 2018

By Robin Edwards | December 12, 2018

Best of 2018: Lisa Prank’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour

"This record felt like going to therapy."

Best of 2018: Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy loves Khruangbin’s Con Todo El Mundo

By Matt Quinn | December 11, 2018

By Matt Quinn | December 11, 2018

Best of 2018: Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy loves Khruangbin’s Con Todo El Mundo

A few words on the value of a sense of space.

Best of 2018: Nick Sanborn (Sylvan Esso) Can’t Get Enough of Low’s Double Negative

By Nick Sanborn | December 11, 2018

By Nick Sanborn | December 11, 2018

Best of 2018: Nick Sanborn (Sylvan Esso) Can’t Get Enough of Low’s Double Negative

"Every record Low puts out is always the best work they’ve ever done."

Best of 2018: Shamir’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Skating Polly’s The Make It All Show

By Shamir Bailey | December 10, 2018

By Shamir Bailey | December 10, 2018

Best of 2018: Shamir’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Skating Polly’s The Make It All Show

Skating Polly’s latest gives Shamir hope for a mainstream grunge revival.

Best of 2018: Zac Carper (FIDLAR) Got Really Into SoundCloud Rap This Year

By Zac Carper | December 10, 2018

By Zac Carper | December 10, 2018

Best of 2018: Zac Carper (FIDLAR) Got Really Into SoundCloud Rap This Year

On LVE, Prxjek, and the future of punk.

Best of 2018: Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso) Loves Ben Howard’s Heartfelt Noonday Dream

By Amelia Meath | December 7, 2018

By Amelia Meath | December 7, 2018

Best of 2018: Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso) Loves Ben Howard’s Heartfelt Noonday Dream

She liked it so much she sang on a song with him soon after.

Best of 2018: Hamilton Leithauser on His Friend Richard Swift’s Final Album The Hex

By Hamilton Leithauser | December 6, 2018

By Hamilton Leithauser | December 6, 2018

Best of 2018: Hamilton Leithauser on His Friend Richard Swift’s Final Album The Hex

Swift passed away earlier this year.

Best of 2018: Bob Mould’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Interpol’s Marauder

By Bob Mould | December 6, 2018

By Bob Mould | December 6, 2018

Best of 2018: Bob Mould’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Interpol’s Marauder

"I like bands that have a look and a feel that they stay with."

Best of 2018: Lola Kirke’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Cornelia Murr’s Lake Tear of the Clouds

By Lola Kirke | December 5, 2018

By Lola Kirke | December 5, 2018

Best of 2018: Lola Kirke’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Cornelia Murr’s Lake Tear of the Clouds

Plus, a shout out to Courtney Marie Andrews’ May Your Kindness Remain

Best of 2018: Chris Carrabba’s Favorite Album of 2018 is J Mascis’ Elastic Days

By Chris Carrabba | December 4, 2018

By Chris Carrabba | December 4, 2018

Best of 2018: Chris Carrabba’s Favorite Album of 2018 is J Mascis’ Elastic Days

The Dashboard Confessional frontman is already dying for the next J Mascis album.