New Music From Mei Semones, Adrian Younge, Car Seat Headrest, And More
On the latest episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin explore Animaru, the remarkable debut LP from Mei Semones, dive into the latest vibe enhancer from super-producer Adrian Younge, revisit throwback pop from Canada, celebrate the unexpectedly triumphant return of Car Seat Headrest, and more
Featured Albums
Animaru
Mei Semones
Mei Semones made waves with her 2024 EP Kabutomoshi, earning widespread acclaim, including praise from Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. With her follow-up and debut full-length, Animaru, the guitarist and singer-songwriter doesn’t just build on that initial blast of joy, she delivers a generationally great album, one listeners will be continuing to marvel at for years to come. Across its lean 38-minute runtime, Bossa Nova, bop-era jazz, and Smashing Pumpkins-inspired alt-rock fuse into something entirely new. But the real triumph is Semones’ lyrical exploration of love in all its forms, sung in both English and Japanese, creating a world of infinite joy for listeners to lose themselves in. Much like Rabbit Fur Coat did nearly 20 years ago, Animaru redefines what once felt familiar, marking the first must-hear, undeniably game-changing album of the decade. — Kevin
Something About April III
Adrian Younge
“Most interesting person” honorifics get thrown around a lot, but Adrian Younge has a stronger case than most: he has worked with Kendrick Lamar, the Delfonics, and Ghostface Killah. With over 50 recording credits since 2009 alone, Younge has become the go-to mastermind behind the work of your favorite crate-digger’s favorite artists. His new Brazilian music album, Something About April III, is a continuation of the work he’s done with Azymuth, Marcos Valle, and countless other MPB (música popular brasileira) artists, and another worthy piece of evidence in support of his most-interesting-person bid. — Eduardo
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