Flexing her vocal range over rap beats and dreamy synths,

Snoh creates an atmosphere of her own with playful melodies and raw emotion.

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The man goes as loud and as hard as he can go without distorting the melodies.

You must have a certain respect and passion for the music to do so.

He balances that and compliments the styles of all of the supporting acts as well.

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Still Woozy is still peculiar, still groovy, and still getting better.

Every note and quirk is carefully crafted for the sole purpose of bringing the vibes.

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Every volume is another reminder that Tkay is here to stay.

Her infectious tunes are a product of confidence and artistic versatility.

This volume particularly goes beyond the synth pop box she's typically put in.

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A concept album detailing a modern relationship with Shakespearean influence.

Country pop at it's roots, but takes elements from every other genre imaginable.

Storytelling keeps you invested from first track to last.

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The War On Drugs may be one of the only bands this year keeping rock relevant.

Each track is a lengthy composition that feels like it's own journey,

And all together forms a fine-tuned album unlike any of their previous projects.

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Possibly the only group in the world that can pull off something this ambitious.

It's hard to find words that perfectly describe their sound, but talented is a start.

A fulfilling project that encapsulates the group's brilliance and mastery.

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A modern classic, with or without her pair of Grammy nominations.

This joyful, upbeat outburst is a culmination of years of sitting with grief,

Which only makes each note and lyric sound even more satisfying.

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The junior album is a collage of Lucy's most core memories from her youth.

Her more direct approach in songwriting feels streamlined yet polished.

The overarching sentimentality manages to resonate with any listener.

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Irresistibly catchy, eclectic, and witty; an album that's redefining the pop genre.

Remi's individuality is explosive, and continues to impress with each track.

Not a typical track-by-track listen, but each track's worthy of a billion streams.

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Antonoff's production shines through on his most complete solo project to date.

Each track offers a relaxed, fun performance, right out of a romcom soundtrack.

The good ol' Bleachers energy hasn't been lost, 4 years since the last album.

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The tape-recorded vocals produce a lo-fi effect fit for an album of reminiscing.

Alice's contemplation is fueled by every emotion, each equally represented.

The instrumentals are perfectly molded around her voice's range of tones.

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A wonderful concoction of fun, vivacious singles and slow, smooth records.

Performances are filled with swagger and elegance, with tasteful vocal layers.

Features carefully utilized as to not water down her best album yet.

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The blueprint for how all future Soundcloud rappers will want to sound.

The ideal blend of contemporary rap with elements of throwback R&B.

Maintains a unified sound whilst utilizing a large roster of producers.

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The hidden boss in indie folk is back with the best album you've never heard of.

Sonically, her voice echoes through a spacious world of her own design, 

In her lyrics, she confidently explores the deepest crevices of her conscience.

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Cute, quirky instrumentation and supplemental elements throughout. 

Clean, calculated flow without a meaningless verse, chorus, or bar.

Perfect album to take a trip to.

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Two of the best voices in contemporary R&B unite to create something nostalgic.

With Bruno's "24K Magic" compositions and Anderson's mastery of percussion,

They pay tribute to their biggest influences with a relentlessly feel-good album.

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Jon's eighth album is a perfect representation of his career and identity in music.

Despite flawless production, it's his storytelling that stands out each track.

Described as "genre-less", there's something for everyone in this album.

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A more rounded-out, fine tuned album compared to Snail Mail's "Lush".

Sounds more confident and comfortable in the soundscapes she inhabits.

Seamlessly explores levels of intensities in her vocal performance.

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The long awaited return of our Lorde and savior leaves us wanting even more.

Gleaming moments of  bubbly and reassuring "self-care day" songs,

Mixed gently with haunting and reverberating melancholies.

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The R&B trio shine bright with vocals to die for, while preserving a fading sound.

It's not too little, it's not too much, it's perfectly succinct and compact.

This assortment of ballads and love songs will resonate with anyone, anywhere. 

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Doja never disappoints, while continuously growing into her sound every release.

It's chaotic, unapologetic, and flashy. All you want and more out of a pop album.

The commercial success isn't fabricated, the songs are authentically fun.

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The boy band returns with a rediscovered eagerness and exuberance.

The brotherhood and togetherness is felt with every warmly welcomed feature.

They manage to delve into heavy themes without losing their youthful charm.

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Faye takes listeners through her inner dialogue with unmatched finesse.

She sings with considerate emphasis, backed by contently drifting melodies.

One of those albums you save for a rainy day.

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Inspired by isolation, Hayley offers an acoustic extension to her first solo album.

The lyrical content may overlap but it never feels played out.

Each composition and performance is more soothing and intimate than the last.

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Claire matures as a songwriter and vocalist in her sophomore release.

It's a stark contrast from past music that had been dubbed bedroom pop.

Special case of increased production value not drowning out individuality.

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Vince Staples, the musician, has previously been very hit or miss for me. 

Vince Staples, the album, does. not. miss. 

Dialed back and mellow sonically, but vulnerable and provocative lyrically.

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Tyler's restored love for rap is heard and passed along through every bar.

Every album seems to develop and/or unveil a new persona,

Sir Baudelaire is the most well-rounded of them all.

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