Detroit's Karriem Riggins and dubstep's Mala have produced vital new work.

Is "he" a he? A she? Since secrecy is the name of the game, just listen.

Different kinds of musical relief to keep a relentless summer at bay.

Tasty bread and butter from Japandroids. Also, Orchestre Super Borgou and Baroness.

El-P ("Cancer for Cure") and Killer Mike ("R.A.P. Music") push spring into summer.

New from Italy's Ufomammut, California's Ceremony, and Spencer Krug.

Brooklyn trio Black Dice are limited only by what the ears can tolerate.

Thoughts on Montreal's Claire Boucher, The Caretaker, and French duo Air.

Early-year teases (Matthew Dear, FNU Ronnies, The Internet) hint at the year ahead.

Salvatore Borrelli (as "etre") and the PUP label stand out as the year ends

Chicago dance, contemporary electronic, and a slithering sax on an LP to remember.

Montreal's Jacques Greene is using voice and bass to recharge electronic music.