Describe it 1 sentence: Hey, let’s dance really hard to this funky electro-jazz until our jorts disintegrate.

Favorite tracks: “Butts Tits Money” and “Money”

How I heard about it: Heard KNOWER on The Bunny, a wacky show on Phish Radio.

Fun / educational bit from artist’s Wikipedia: “Their full band is a jazz-funk act that includes saxophone, bass and keyboard players.” – KNOWER has a great live show too in addition to their electronic music. Search for them on YouTube.

Describe it 1 sentence: Holy smokes, I think I just found my new rap album.

Favorite tracks: “Gemini” because I too am Gemini (June 13th).

How I heard about it: Saw Nokia while scrolling the AV Club.

Fun / educational bit from artist’s Wikipedia: “Princess Nokia is a strong supporter of intersectional feminism, founding the Smart Girl Club with Milah Libin, a podcast where she discusses healthy living and urban feminism.” – Nice! I’ll have to check out that pod.

Describe it 1 sentence: A video game soundtrack that burrows unseen into the back of your brain, makes a nest, and is available for cuddles when you need them.

Favorite tracks: Title track all day

How I heard about it: Saw Leo while scrolling the AV Club.

Describe it 1 sentence: Vocal driven, chill pop with whimsical and youthful lyrics.

Favorite tracks: “A Vision” and “I Go Out At Night”

How I heard about it: Saw Ratboys while scrolling the AV Club.

Fun / educational bit from artist’s Wikipedia: “MTV called Printer’s Devil ‘the best album of their career,’ while Pitchfork hailed the album’s depth as ‘comforting and sobering all at once.'”

Describe it 1 sentence: Silky, smooth American folk music that allows the listener to become lost in slow joy.

Favorite tracks: “Benji” and the title track

How I heard about it: The “Beyond the Pond” podcast talked up this album as part of their new music segment in episode 096.

Fun / educational bit from artist’s Wikipedia: They don’t have one yet.

Describe it 1 sentence: Fantastic bass-lines and falsetto vocals that manifest Thundercat’s funny, tender, and funky personality.

Favorite tracks: I love them all – I’m going to go for “Miguel’s Happy Dance”

How I heard about it: Saw Thundercat while scrolling the AV Club.

Fun / educational bit from artist’s Wikipedia: “Through this, he is frequently able to renew elements from old soul, funk, and jazz albums. Known as “digging in the crates”, this method is best used to bring the sound, feel and emotion he wants to convey in his music.”

Describe it 1 sentence: Slow burn sexuality.

Favorite tracks: “Your Body Changes Everything” and “Nothing at All”

How I heard about it: Saw Ladytron while scrolling the AV Club.

Most educational line from artist’s Wikipedia: “Hadreas’s music explores topics including sexuality, his personal struggle with Crohn’s disease, domestic abuse, and the dangers faced by gay men in contemporary society.”

Describe it 1 sentence: Chilly billy country music.

Favorite tracks: “Oxbow” and “Arkadelphia”

How I heard about it: Waxahatchee popped up in my Spotify “Discover Weekly”

Best line from artist’s Wikipedia: “In interviews, Crutchfield has said that her album Saint Cloud was largely written about her decision to get sober.”

Describe it 1 sentence: Bottom heavy 2020’s pop rocks with hooks all day.

Favorite tracks: It’s rough to pick just one! “Don’t Start Now” and “Physical” will have to do.

How I heard about it: Saw Dua Lipa while scrolling the AV Club.

Best line from artist’s Wikipedia: “On 16 May 2020, she did a live performance of “Break My Heart” on the television special Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 aimed at the high school students whose graduation ceremonies and proms were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”