Blue Gum Way isn't as in-your-face as some of GUM's previous records; instead, it takes a more subtle approach, creating an atmosphere that is worth plunging into if you give it a little chance.

In between projects with Divorce, Tiger Cohen-Towell takes the acoustic route and shares a passion project full of folk songs that doesn't disappoint.

The shoegaze legends resurface on the scene with a brand-new lineup as they try to grasp and make sense of a world that is in constant motion. Offering us a collection of quieter songs (with a few exceptions), the band makes a clear statement about their current mindset, but never really gives us enough to make us say: "They're back."

Deep beneath the darkened void, Earth Tongue summons a fantasy realm full of witches and demons on Dungeon Vision. Fueled by doomed riffs, the trip stays interesting throughout, but the landscape can become a little redundant after a while.

Fully committing to his influences, Yellow Days tips his hat to the soul legends while keeping things interesting with moments of experimentation towards the end that left me wishing he would lean more into them.

There's a five-year gap in Calvin Love's discography, and that's not for nothing! Perfecting his craft, the Canadian artist successfully creates a nicely blended mix of songs that goes from psychedelic to folk-rock.

Sparked by a need for change, Demob Happy sets out into the Joshua Tree Desert to find themselves again. From this trip oozes an album that feels inventive, yet at a loss between two different visions: one that wants to create something meaningful, and the other that just wants to create boogie rock & roll.

Puma Blue continuously explores and elevates his soft-spoken lo-fi jazz sound, this time with a base of experimental electronic sequences, making this release innovative yet slightly less engaging than his previous efforts.

Layering a collage of sounds into a powerful and sentimental exploration of our interconnected world, Ulrika Spacek creates a showpiece that has repeat value due to its detailed and textured song structure.

Expanding on the Countrygaze genre that had a recent surge in popularity due to pioneers like MJ Lenderman and Wednesday, Ovven's debut effectively builds on the genre without overstepping the established lines that were initially drawn.

Poppy delivers yet another album that can only be described as a double-edged sword, blending elements of electro-pop and metal without succeeding in making them into one cohesive sound.

Splattering his emotions over beautiful orchestral arrangements and gentle acoustic guitar, Beck creates not only a standout but also a statement about the precarious and intricate nature of love.

Concluding their legacy on their own terms, the thrash metal band aims to grasp the high-powered feel of some of their popular releases but ultimately delivers an album that just feels outdated and weary. With only a few notable moments, perhaps it is sadly time to put the old horse out to pasture.

Questioning their relevance, DZ Deathrays use their uncertainty to create a record that keeps the essence of their work, while still being surprisingly fresh despite a few bumps along the way.

Eat Myself sounds indecisive, oscillating between multiple different genres to please the masses, without any real purpose other than fitting on all your playlists.

Spilling fleeting thoughts over groovy guitar riffs, Dry Cleaning might not be for everyone, but the band embraces its idiosyncratic sound proving that charm lies in the unconventional.

In classic post-punk fashion, Soft Bait is able to criticize societal issues while still remembering that, at the end of the day, music should be fun.

After a major creative block, Saintseneca comes back on the folk scene with a lengthy record that keeps the Bohemian atmosphere of his previous work with a splash of fleeting genius passion and a deep weld devotion.

With one goal in mind, The Smashing Pumpkins set out to make an album that would distinguish them from the rest of the music scene. Their grandiose song structure, with the borrowed heaviness of metal and a touch of psychedelic, makes this album quite a unique listening experience that is anything but amateurish.

Led Zeppelin screams about heartaches and breakups with relentless passion and craftsmanship in their debut, paying homage to blues music with their own hard rock twist, that will later go on to define a whole new genre.