Issue 108

Ty Segall's Melted can't decide what it wants to be, so it just decides to be everything at once. And surprisingly — or, perhaps not surprisingly, depending on how you feel about Ty Segall — that strategy works brilliantly. Melted may be the best introduction to Ty Segall there. Read more.

The Japanese House electrify on their first EP, sounding incredibly human despite their electronic backing tracks. While they haven't discovered their niche within the genre, they're definitely an artist to watch. Read more.

Raury's take on merging alternative rock and hip hop is simply stunning. With lush productions and incredible vocal arrangements, as well as a density of ideas that would be stunning for any musician — let alone somebody his age — All We Need is a strong contender for inclusion among 2015's best albums. Read more.

Guy Carvey's first record as a solo musician is an inspiring take on jazz music in a rock context, and both a reflection on the state of rock music and a push to take it somewhere new. Whether this is a result of the recent resurgence in jazz fusion or simply an experienced musician trying something new, the results are stupendous — and one hopes Carvey comes back soon with more. Read more.