These days, music should not be made for times of peace. It needs to be made for grinding down your molars, cackling maniacally in new media solitude, and what's playing in your head when your phone lights up with its endless scroll of bad news

By the time End Beginnings landed last week, the myth of Sandwell District was already half fossil, half flare. This is not a mere return but the reanimation of a fractured, aged, yet unmistakably alive sonic body. And if that body walks with a limp, it's one earned through a decade of silence, estrangement, and, most recently, grief.

Canadian composer Tim Hecker has meticulously arranged static storms into intricate cathedrals from digital decay for two decades. His albums like Haunt Me, Haunt Me Do It Again (2001), Harmony in Ultraviolet (2006), and Ravedeath, 1972 (2011) established him as a formidable presence at the intersection of noise, melody, and melancholy.

A Westside Gunn release is a rotating gallery of luxury, violence, and divine intervention. If Pray for Paris was an ornate medieval fresco, then 12 is a faded Renaissance sketch scrawled in blood, where its beauty is worn into the fabric of its imperfections.

Hardcore thrives in the margins, basements, and back rooms where bodies collide. Through the various manifestations of late-stage capitalism, California's Bay Area knows this better than most.

The poetics of reclamation have long been Anthony Joseph’s artistic lodestar. His corpus eschews fixity, expanding at the volatile juncture where history and futurity, oral tradition and avant-garde formalism, Caribbean epistemologies and radical ecologies intersect.

Traxman, a battle-hardened architect of Chicago’s percussive underworld, commands footwork’s volatile pulse. With his first major album release in over a decade, Da Mind of Traxman Vol. 3 isn’t just a comeback.

Showbiz! doesn't rush or beg for attention. Like its creator, MIKE, it moves through space, always between cities, thoughts, and eras. The Brooklyn-based, London-raised wanderer has built a career on steady pacing while the world around him spins out of control.

Killing Time's meticulous production and thoughtful collaborations create an experience that resonates on multiple levels. Numa Crew’s production is the glue, while Killa P adapts effortlessly to each style.

A Field Guide to the Void invites us to lose ourselves in a world where nostalgia and futurism coexist, humor and darkness intertwine, and the cosmos feels both vast and strangely intimate.

'Stash 040' by Aidinity and Max Science captures the essence of hip-hop with soulful samples and introspective lyrics. Released by Alleycat Anthem.

Explore Kamasi Washington's 'Fearless Movement'—a journey through jazz with soulful collaborations and deep, rhythmic explorations.

The debut album 'Silence is Loud' from Nia Archives blends jungle's rhythm with melodic pop into the perfect soundtrack to summer.

Velerinne's eighth release, Ver Sacrum, out later this month, was announced with palpable excitement. It is self-described as their "heaviest release yet" and imbued with a crushingly optimistic outlook.

Exploring age and artistry, Ghetts' 'On Purpose, With Purpose' marks a reflective turn in UK grime.

After a quarter century, Danny Daze has emerged with his debut album, ::BLUE::, an ambitious reflection of his journey through the heart of Miami's electronic scene and a bold reimagining of what an electronic album can be.

"Death is Home" by Aïsha Devi explores the duality of existence with the pulsating energy of the club as a backdrop for healing.

The Chemical Brothers return, transcending the '90s nostalgia tag to offer an album that's both a reflection of today's world and a nod to their roots.

Discover André 3000's surprising return with "New Blue Sun," a groundbreaking instrumental album that dissolves traditional musical boundaries and showcases the artist's evolution beyond OutKast's legacy.

From the mind of ambient music legend Brian Eno, the 'Top Boy Soundtrack' emerges as an emotional and sonic counterpoint to the TV series' gritty realism.

Reflecting fabric's profound influence on her and the world, Dublin's Saoirse crafts a seamless journey, resonating with countless nights spent on its vibrant dancefloor.

J Hus's 'Beautiful and Brutal Yard' blends genres and themes, offering an intricate tapestry that shapes the U.K.'s evolving rap scene.

Noname's new release Sundial captures the tension between activism and commercialism, unearthing layers of complexity in the modern hip-hop era.

Dive into Caterina Barbieri's 'Myuthafoo', a stunning fusion of modular synthesis, cosmic energy, and innovative sonic experimentation.

Laurent Garnier's highly anticipated new album, "33 Tours Et Puis S'en Vont," is a captivating musical opus that signifies a milestone in his illustrious career. It marks a poignant conclusion to his regular touring endeavours as he continues to push the boundaries of electronic music and captivate listeners with his versatile soundscapes and meticulous craftsmanship.

Weeding Dub's "Where We Come From" is a sonic odyssey that transcends genres, inviting listeners into a captivating reggae and dub realm.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant and influential world of sound system culture, spanning from its origins in 1940s Jamaica to its global impact today, as Black Rhino Radio's Electric Castle Roots Stage brings together local and international purveyors of this transformative musical movement, featuring powerful amplifiers, microphones, and loudspeakers that transcend description,celebrating heritage through collaborative performances, immersive bass-heavy experiences, and the blurring of lines between performers and audience.

Zambia's legendary rock band WITCH makes an exhilarating comeback after a remarkable 39-year hiatus with their highly anticipated album, "Zango". This mesmerizing opus effortlessly bridges half a century of musical and post-colonial history, delivering a collection of funkadelic social commentary perfect for hazy summer days.

"Imagine This Is a High Dimensional Space of All Possibilities" by British electronic music producer James Holden seamlessly merges analogue and digital eras to create a rich and layered soundscape that rewards careful listening, with new details and textures revealing themselves each time. It is a testament to the power of imagination and experimentation in an era of formulaic, template-driven electronic music.

Blawan's "Dismantled Into Juice" is a boundary-pushing EP that showcases the visionary UK techno producer's impeccable production and groundbreaking compositions as he fearlessly delves into uncharted realms of sound, leaving an indelible mark on the electronic music landscape.