BOTM 2026
Mystery March Pick - Adonis

"It’s electronic music that feels like a fantasy inspired dream. It’s emotional, atmospheric, and deeply personal rather than just club-focused."
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-So much nostalgia back to 2015/2016. It was a pleasure to listen to this album once again. It was a real treat to experience ... read more

BOTM 2026
Mystery March Pick - Phil

"A super fun listen with lots of deep themes and nostalgiac electropop vibes that I'm addicted to!"
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-Lyrics surprisingly match the music really well. Does an excellent job building tension and the overall payoffs do not disappoint. Big fan of the stylistic changes halfway through the ... read more

BOTM 2026
Mystery March Pick - Kelly

"Dealing with feelings of displacement, Yaeji created EP2 as a house trap EP to express the obstacles, depression and perspectives she faced as an immigrant in both Atlanta and Korea. Trance like, almost ominous vibes emanate throughout the piece. "
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-I really like the moody atmospheric ... read more

BOTM 2026
Mystery March Pick - Mike

"Feel-good funk with lots of of head-bopping, groovy drum beats and lip-curling saxophone runs that never cease to distract me from the weighted-blanket that is time's guarantee that I will one day be either worm food or dust in the wind."
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-Deliciously funky. Instantly when I was ... read more

Chris Z's BOTM pick - February 2026

"A recent favorite of mine in the mathcore/midwest emo genres, featuring abusively bent guitars on maxed out amps, explosions of bass, schizophrenic drumming, and twin vocals harmonizing and screaming together. One of favorite contemporary math/emo records. The noise is just so satisfying, and the controlled chaos is just so fun to listen to. I will say though this albums does drag even for me, it's easy to get a little numb to the noise ... read more

Phil's BOTM pick - February 2026

"This album is modernized nu-metal with fun and fat production throughout! Lots of memorable moments, nostalgic vibes and songs that make me wanna drive my car really fast"
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-Linkin Park wannabes lol. Couple good songs off of this album. There seems to be a lack of flow throughout the album. I just feel like some songs don’t belong with the rest of the project. Last Dance is a great highlight ... read more

Chris M's BOTM pick - February 2026

"Smooth and ethereal jazz EP that is diverse but short. It comprises of a lot of jazz-house and jazz dance elements to make a fun and sometimes gorgeous experience for the ears"
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-I could groove to this

-Incredible vibes, makes me feel like I'm in a café in Berlin in 2003

-Such vibey house music, I love it. Great production great instrumentation. These musicians are so tight. Short ... read more

Connor's BOTM pick - February 2026

"Death Grips makes experimental hip hop music for insane people. One of my favorite artists ever. Alot of you have probably heard The Money Store, its their most popular album, but this one is my personal favorite. Has a really creative sound to it that i think is so cool. i also am well aware that Death Grips is not everyone’s cup of tea, but i’m excited to hear what you guys think regardless. One of my all time favorite albums ... read more

Ryan's BOTM pick - February 2026

"One of my weirdest and most beloved vinyls I own. It’s Bahamian Folk Rock mixed with psychedelic rock from 1970. It’s super raw and eccentric and I love every second of it"
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-I didn’t hear great things about this album so I was a little nervous but I’m confused bc I’m vibing with this so far
First songs a bop
Nice beats/instrumentals so far
I think this might be ... read more

Sergio's BOTM pick - February 2026

" Bartees is a strange man but he does it all. This album is this entire friend group putting in a song from a genre they love basically. A mix between mid west emo, alt rock, hip hop and rnb"
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-each individual song is good but for me it's really important for an album to feel cohesive and this kinda missed the mark on that for me. feels more like a collection of good songs than a standalone album ... read more

Mike's BOTM pick - February 2026

"Very mellow, it's how I'd want chamomile tea to make me feel"
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-Violently chill, really liked half moon bag. Felt like summer, felt like taking a xanax, felt like being on the beach.

-The instrumentals complement the warm vocals really nicely. The vocal layering and harmonizing backgrounds adds a really night floaty vibe to the track. The whole album felt soft and easy to listen to.

-a ... read more

Katie's BOTM pick - February 2026

"Glam rock/pop rock vibe. My all time favorite album. My favorite album ever"
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-Honestly I went in not expecting much and I enjoyed this album. The covers at the end were absolutely awesome. Really ended the album on a high note. Some of the song writing in the middle of the album was a little cheesy but other than that this was a fun listen.

-this is just not for me if I'm being completely ... read more

Kelly's BOTM pick - February 2026

"Avant-garde rap album that pulls house and techno- Specifically Detroit style Techno. It has a wide spectrum of lyrical topics with Staples’s signature cadence. Really interesting mix of rap, techno and house. Sonically is really interesting and creative. Use of SFX is well placed and not overused. The subject matter is something not many people can relate to, but is appreciated. Staples gives a good glimpse into West Coast gang culture, body ... read more

Amanda's BOTM pick - February 2026

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-Instrumentation is really unique at times. I like the way they experiment with difference sounds and surprise you with song structure. The backup singers voice is absolutely so distracting and takes away from the whole album.

-Every time I listen to this album a new song hits my playlist. Fun, quirky and catchy - a truly enjoyable listen.

-This album is really cohesive. It unfortunately falls into the ... read more

Adonis's BOTM pick - February 2026

"Japanese post-rock alternative. This band is from Kawasaki, known for their atmospheric instrumentals. Over all chill yet upbeat vibes."
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-Video game music vibes. The percussion is really solid and drives the rest of the sections nicely. Guitar riffs mirroring piano and vice versa are also a fun touch. Cool funky, experimental bass lines later in the album adds nice texture. The album bleeds ... read more

Tyler's BOTM pick - February 2026

"Immaculate Midwest emo vibes. So good that I forgot that I’ve submitted it to music group before"
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-Wasn’t very optimistic when I saw the genre described as Midwest Emo but it’s not bad so far
I had no idea it switched from the first to the second song let alone it being almost over; not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing
It was fine; non offensive

Stand Out ... read more

Dom's album pick for February 2026:

"Pop Punk Baby. GOAT."
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-Really nostalgic even though I've never listened to it (besides December), I love the production and pop punk energy. It's a bit basic overall when it comes to chords/structure but goddamn if it doesn't make me crave the summer and good times. This will definitely be in my rotation once the weather warms up

-This is the album that a coworker tells you ... read more

January 2026 - Tyler's Pick.

"This album is so noisy but sweet at the same time. Its sound is so unique. The vocals are like bedroom pop but the instrument is distorted and fuzz. So noisy but sweet at the same time. Freak is an absolute banger "

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-Experimental electronic sounds were really cool and not overdone. It had a toy like/spacey feel. Lead singers vocals were a nice blend of raw and in tune.

-Honestly really thought i would enjoy this album a lot more than I ... read more

January 2026 - Amanda's Pick.

" largely hailed as a bold, diverse, and deeply personal solo work, showcasing newfound freedom with experimental production, varied pop/rock/trip-hop styles, and raw, confessional lyrics about heartbreak and self-discovery"

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-Such a wide range of styles and sounds coming from this album. I absolutely love the array of instrumentation that is used. Love Me Different is my favorite from the album.

-Absolutely great listen! Hayley Williams ... read more

January 2026 - Kelly's Pick.

"a critically acclaimed work exploring themes of love, isolation, and the challenging nature of belonging in a difficult world, inspired by a vision of an unwelcoming state sign and influenced by classic film scores and country music. Mitski is one of the Wasians I let make me sad sometimes I don't know what else to say."

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-This album is such a vibe, it makes me want to sit outside a bar and smoke a cigarette. Such a pretty but also ... read more