pitchfork wednesday, june 29

On their debut LP, this young band from Denmark mixes post-punk clang and goth atmosphere, serving it up with a massive dose of addictive energy.

Artist: Iceage

Album: New Brigade

Label: What's Your Rupture?

Pitchfork 8.4

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With Wolf Parade on indefinite hiatus,Dan Boeckner gives his full attention to Handsome Furs, and they craft their best album yet.

Artist: Handsome Furs

Album: Sound Kapital

Label: Sub Pop

Pitchfork 8.1

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A far cry from Delay's vocal-house project Luomo, Debut is nonetheless a surprisingly enveloping and immediately rewarding album.

Artist: Vladislav Delay Quartet

Album: Debut

Label: Honest Jon's

Pitchfork 7.2

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Following the addition of a second guitarist and a move to an actual studio, the Austin band's third album is its best-sounding yet, all groovy Texas psych.

Artist: White Denim

Album: D

Label: Downtown

Pitchfork 6.8

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With a fun-loving brand of lo-fi guitar pop, the Seattle band's promising eight-song album can stand beside the work of the indie-pop heroes of yesteryear.

Artist: Witch Gardens

Album: Alice, Agatha, Branch & Christ

Label: Self-Released

Pitchfork 7.2

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