We’re halfway through 2022 and it’s already a great year for new music releases.
They include the experimental sounds of an international trio Oren Ambarchi, Johan Berthling and Andreas Werliin, a pair of modern takes on classic country from Wilco and Angel Olsen, a brilliant collection of unearthed Sonic Youth songs, a great pop album from Mitski and an epic collection of songs from Big Thief.
I also love the new Nilüfer Yanya album, the debut from Chicago’s Horsegirl, post punk from Cola and the exciting collaboration of Deerhoof, Konono No. 1 and others who make up Congotronics International.
The albums are listed in alphabetical order by artist.
Oren Ambarchi, Johan Berthling, Andreas Werliin – Ghosted
Big Thief – Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
Congotronics International – Where’s the One?
Horsegirl – Versions of Modern Performance
All the Young Punks 