Joe's pick, as we talk about the Jun Maeda penned anime series, Charlotte, that, much like its spiritual prequel, Angel Beats! has a strong emotional core, but tries to do far too much in its thirteen episode run, leading to a rushed series that feels like three concepts in one, with an unlikable protagonist, despite its superb music, voice acting, and animation.
Childlike yet uncanny, the Warsaw composer's seven-track suite draws connections between modern classical and experimental jazz. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 20, 2023
Recorded mostly on vintage synths, “Virgo” from Oakland artist Jerod S. Rivera creates a moody, immersive soundworld. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 9, 2021
Experimental electronic soundscapes steeped in dystopian themes; environmental and societal anxieties vented through industrial and techno. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 15, 2024