pitchfork thursday, july 26

Tom Krell follows 2010's terrific Love Remains with a low-key, four-song release that affirms there is something special about this project.

Artist: How to Dress Well

Album: Just Once EP

Label: Love Letters Ink

Pitchfork 7.8

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Sweden's Little Dragon have a distinct and immediately alluring style, and on their third album, they double down on their futuristic pop sound.

Artist:Little Dragon

Album: Ritual Union

Label: Peacefrog

Pitchfork 6.7

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Hip-hop supergroup comprising Brooklyn's Sean Price, Detroit's Guilty Simpson, and Black Milk finally releases its long-gestating debut.

Artist: Random Axe

Album: Random Axe

Label: Duck Down

Pitchfork 6.6

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The Portland-bred space-rockers and Long Beach-based vibe merchant come together for a 40-minute Austin jam session, with trippy results.

Artist: Eternal Tapestry / Sun Araw

Album: Night Gallery

Label: Thrill Jockey

Pitchfork 7.0

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The Ed Banger-affiliated French producer's debut album is packed with nasty-sounding, repetition-heavy grindhouse electro.

Artist: SebastiAn

Album: Total

Label: Big Beat / Because / Ed Banger

Pitchfork 5.6

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