Recorded entirely on the same all-mahogany 1940 Martin 0-17 acoustic guitar, and in just five days, the virtuoso guitar playing and arresting vocal delivery on Foxes In The Snow is some of the most impressive of an already remarkable recording career. Isbell is one of the most highly lauded songwriters of his generation, and this stripped-back, bare-bones format is well suited for his talent for storytelling and his consummate musicianship.

This Side of the Island (co-produced by Aaron Dessner of The National) boldly turns away from the folk-rock vibes of his two previous records and introduces a groovier, bass-heavy, modern sound - a sound undoubtedly influenced by several decades of music. Inspired by events in Hamilton's personal life, the album's lyrics showcase his unrelenting optimism and biting wit and as they consider heavy themes of solitude, love, loss, and resilience.

Hymns in Dissonance is unashamedly brutal. Coming with the spiritual successor to 2008’s murderous This Is Exile, Whitechapel don’t hold back. It’s still a product of the present though, and the band’s updated skillset since their second album allows them to seamlessly revisit old territories, while doing so with a firm eye on their present capabilities.

The Godfather of K-Pop has always commanded the attention of the biggest names in music. Even after a 12-year break, that hasn’t changed, with guitar solos from disco legend Nile Rodgers, co-writings with US hitmaker Diane Warren (Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey). übermensch is firmly on par with G-Dragon’s best work and yet more proof of his unwavering greatness.

Throughout a vibrant and bold musical career full of cultural impact, Lady Gaga remains one of the most daring and innovative artists shaping modern pop. Returning with her unique pop sound and electronic roots, Mayhem circles back with old-school Gaga bangers— intense and ominous, unsettling yet buoyant, and fearless as ever.