Issue 111

The newest EP from the Foo Fighters, Saint Cecilia, is one of their best efforts in years. It's short and sweet, but loaded with fantastic riffs and great moments that make it feel like a trek through the best that Dave Grohl and co. have ever offered. Read more.

Geoffroy's Soaked In Gold EP is a promising start to a fledgling career, and one that could offer an interesting twist on electronic music. His music is more riff-based than many of his peers, but it would be interesting to hear Geoffroy with the support of a full band. The beauty of Soaked in Gold is that it gets your imagination going about Geoffroy's future, which I think is very bright. Read more.

Eryn Allen Kane comes out of the gate incredibly strong with her debut EP, making a distinct claim to being one of the best up-and-comers in soul. And it's clear that there's only more to come. Read more.

Cloves' debut EP belies her age: although she's just a teenager, she sounds so much older than that. I've seen her compared to Adelle, Taylor Swift, Lana Del Ray, and more, but there's a certain rawness and earthiness to her that the others don't have. And it makes her unique — and somebody to watch. Read more.

You might know Nick Sanborn better as one half of American duo Sylvan Esso, but his first solo output as Made of Oak is spectacular. Filled with the sound of warm synths and fantastic composition, this is can't-miss electronic music at its finest and most human. Read more.