BUMP'S 20 OF 2020

The title says it all. 2020 was hot garbage through a straw, but at least the music slapped. Dive in to the 20 albums that made it to the top of the heap.

ISSUE #43

Mando takes us on a tour of Rival Console’s new album Articulation, while Zach splits his time between Oscar Jerome’s jazz fusion masterpiece Breathe Deep and the new Black Crown Initiate LP Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape.

ISSUE #42

It’s Friday, and while there are gallons of great new music out today, Zach hones in on a singularly fascinating new album from Figueroa, one of Amon Tobin’s many monikers. Dive in for a dose of psychedelic folk/rock that will leave your head spinning.

ISSUE #41

New Music Friday is here! Mando talks about the latest releases of London-based Kelpe and Japanese house producer Shinichi Atobe while Zach gushes over the new LP from London prog-rockers Haken.

ISSUE #39

Zach discusses the new audiovisual EP from Massive Attack, as well as a Michael Kiwanuka remix by Bonobo and the newest single from KAYTRANADA featuring R&B singer Lucky Daye. Mando discusses new releases from Galcher Lustwerk and El Ten Eleven.

BUMP'S TOP ALBUMS OF THE YEAR (SO FAR)

We’re halfway through the hellish rollercoaster that is 2020, so it’s time to round up our favorite releases of the year - so far! We picked 20 LPs and mixtapes from across the musical spectrum that best offer escape and engagement, ecstasy and existential thought.

ISSUE #38

It’s Juneteenth. H.E.R., Anderson .Paak and Rexx Life Raj have put out brand new protest anthems, and many companies are giving their employees the day off. Use your time to go make some change.

ISSUE #36

While protestors in all 50 states and 18 countries worldwide stand up against racism and inequality, we highlight Black artists on Bandcamp who deserve your money and your attention, and provide some helpful links to join the fight and educate yourself.

ISSUE #35

On this issue of New Music Friday Mando gushes over Populous’s new LP, and an Italian electronic music compilation by Distance Will Not Divide Us. Zach puzzles over his mixed feelings on The 1975’s new LP, then relaxes to the smooth sounds of a new Roche Musique release by Duñe and Crayon. Let’s get intimate.

ISSUE #33

We’re back with another New Music Friday where Mando discusses the latest releases from Antonio Rafael, TOM And His Computer, and ANDREA. Zach takes us in for Hablot Brown’s new EP, a chillhop single from Arbour and a bizarre collab about Judge Judy from Hannibal Buress and Chrome Sparks.

ISSUE #32

Zach sheds light on BRONSON (a new project from Odesza and Golden Features), a new pair of songs from BADBADNOTGOOD and Jonah Yano, and the long awaited second and final album from Ovid’s Withering. Mando discusses the new albums from Ital Tek, and El Ten Eleven, as well as the latest single from Darkstar.

ISSUE #31

Zach discusses the new album from Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes, a brand new EP from Kali Uchis and a lush new single from Masego. Mando sheds light on Tebura by Aggromance, and new singles from Bearcubs and Sun Glitters.

ISSUE #30

Mando dives into new singles from Ela Minus, Clap! Clap! and a Mood Talk remix of Holy Fuck. Zach dishes on the new soundtrack from Carpenter Brut, a new EP from Minutes Unlimited and a collab single from Opiuo and Clozee.

STREAMS FROM QUARANTINE

After 3 weeks of quarantine, it’s safe to say that live music streams are one of the spindly pillars of sanity keeping us afloat. We’ve compiled our favorites sets, covers and online festival performances for your pleasure.

ISSUE #29

Mando covers singles and remixes from Caribou, Washed Out and Gorillaz. Zach discusses new albums from The Strokes and Emancipator and a new EP frmo Manatee Commune. Stay in with us - it’s New Music Friday.

ISSUE #28

This week Zach discusses Thundercat’s It Is What It Is, fabric Record’s fabric Presents Maribou State, and Yaeji’s new mixtape WHAT WE DREW. Mando dives into Nathan Fake’s Blizzards, Populous’ new single Flores No Mar and the new Kllo jam Still Here.