Great New Music Discoveries From the Current Year (Updates 9/6/22)

Just some great discoveries I've recently made (albums of the current year).

Hatchie - Giving the World Away || Dream Pop || eclectic, uplifting || Favorite track - This Enchanted || Australia

Ethel Cain - Preacher's Daughter || Singer/Songwriter || sombre, existential || Favorite track - Ptolemaea || USA

Imperial Triumphant - Spirit of Ecstasy || Jazz Metal || eclectic, atonal || Favorite track - Merkurius Gilded || USA

Shrieking Violet - ascii garden || Ambient || atmospheric, soothing || Favorite track - nest seven || USA

Messa - Close || Doom Metal || ritualistic, dark || Favorite track - Dark Horse || Italy

DOMi & JD Beck - NOT TiGHT || Nu Jazz || playful, mellow || Favorite track - Not Tight || France

Conway the Machine - God Don't Make Mistakes || East Coast Hip Hop || rhythmic, drugs || Favorite track - Stressed || USA

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