From Anthony Joseph’s forceful poetry to Tomu DJ’s deconstructed club; from Fire-Toolz’s calculated sprawl to Rosie Lowe and Duval Timothy’s expansive exploration of harmony—these are the jazz and experimental releases that made our year.
The albums that got us through a very strange year, featuring Tyler, the Creator, Adele, Jazmine Sullivan, Playboi Carti, and more
A gallery of artists performing at Pitchfork’s inaugural London festival, including Stereolab, Iceage, Nilüfer Yanya, and more.
From Yves Tumor to Tems to MIKE, these musicians are blazing new paths forward.
New releases to look forward to in the coming months, from Normani, Tirzah, Lizzo, Young Thug, Low, Sufjan Stevens, and others
The tracks that defined this bizarre year, featuring Megan Thee Stallion, the Weeknd, Christine and the Queens, Noname, Waxahatchee, and more
Featuring Holly Herndon, Kali Malone, Fire-Toolz, and other voices from the fringe
From David Bowie's swan song to Beyonce's call to arms, Anohni's war lament to Frank Ocean's return, 2016 was a year of big artists making big statements. These are our picks for the best songs of the year.
From Arca to Moor Mother to Tim Hecker to Meredith Monk, the best experimental records of the year
On the eve of Election Day, musicians including Against Me!’s Laura Jane Grace, Heems, Eleanor Friedberger, and Krist Novoselic offer stories about voting for the first time.
As a musician, writer, activist, and teacher, Camae Ayewa turns her truth and anger into a vital protest against injustice.