IPJ

The California-based New Age pianist's debut record is spellbinding. Regardless of extraneous influence, her sound is distinct and one of the most moving pieces of the 1980s neoclassical and New Age scene.

Because the tracklist rating is not available here are my scores:

Wedding Rain, 100
Pachecho Pass, 85
Without You, 75
Hymn, 85
Things With Wings, 85
Solid Colors, 85
Bradley's Dream, 95
White Heart, 75
Water Caves, 80
Peace Piece, 85

Doubling down on the more relaxed tempo of SMITHEREENS, but with less piano, George Miller's latest album arrives without much of note. While not offensively mediocre, the project has little memorable value aside from a phenomenal album cover.

This collaborative track from New Jersey hip hop duo dälek and British drummer Charles Hayward is liminal and atmospheric. The group is as nihilistic as always; their invective observations are complete with an ambient tinge.

Bladee is back with a single reminiscent of his best work. It is already a highlight of February and one of the best overall singles released this year.