top 30 new albums for May 25 presents:
top 30 new albums for May 25
The weekly chart reflects the diversity of programming on WRIR. In an average week, WRIR DJs play approximately 1,200 albums (and EPs and singles).
To make it on the list, an album must be released in the past year. Local bands and albums played by more than one DJ are given priority in the rankings.
Below the chart is a list of new albums added to the music library once that information has been compiled. Check back later if it’s not there yet.
| 1 | Goat Girl | On All Fours | Rough Trade |
| 2 | McKinley Dixon | For My Mama and Anyone Who Look Like Her | Spacebomb |
| 3 | Matt Sweeney & Bonnie “Prince” Billy | Superwolves | Drag City |
| 4 | Natik Awayez | Manbarani | Sublime Frequencies |
| 5 | José Carlos Schwarz & Le Cobiana Djazz | Lua Ki Di Nos | Hot Mule |
| 6 | Mdou Moctar | Afrique Victime | Matador |
| 7 | Downhaul | Proof | Refresh |
| 8 | Castalia | Blue Moon – EP | self-released |
| 9 | Gusher | Bleed Out | Gusher1312 |
| 10 | Gutterwall | After The Fall | Etching Tin |
| 11 | Current Joys | Voyager | Secretly Canadian |
| 12 | Five Mile Mountain Road | Swingbilly Swagger | Patuxent Music |
| 13 | FACS | Present Tense | Trouble In Mind |
| 14 | Lionel Boy | Lionel Boy | Innovative Leisure |
| 15 | Sarah Neufeld | Detritus | Paper Bag |
| 16 | The Black Keys | Delta Kream | Nonesuch |
| 17 | St. Vincent | Daddy’s Home | Loma Vista |
| 18 | Squid | Bright Green Field | Warp |
| 19 | Rae Isla | Another Life | INSRGNT ARTS |
| 20 | Colleen | The Tunnel and the Clearing | Thrill Jockey |
| 21 | TOR | Oasis Sky | self-released |
| 22 | Crumb | Ice Melt | self-released |
| 23 | Teenage Fanclub | Endless Arcade | Merge |
| 24 | Rochelle Jordan | Play with the Changes | self-released |
| 25 | Silver Synthetic | Silver Synthetic | Third Man |
| 26 | Dry Cleaning | New Long Leg | 4AD |
| 27 | Death from Above 1979 | Is 4 Lovers | Everything Eleven |
| 28 | Danny Burns | Hurricane – EP | Bonfire |
| 29 | Flock of Dimes | Head of Roses | Sub Pop |
| 30 | Godspeed You! Black Emperor | G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END! | Constellation |
Anna C. May 25th, 2021
Posted In: Charts
Tags: Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Goat Girl, José Carlos Schwarz, Le Cobiana Djazz, Matt Sweeney, McKinley Dixon, Natik Awayez
genre charts for Apr 20 presents:
genre charts for Apr 20
AAA
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SALLY ROSE | Tread Light | Self-Released |
| 2 | CATHERINE BRITT | Home Truths | Beverley Hillbilly |
| 3 | JANET SIMPSON | Safe Distance | Cornelius Chapel |
| 4 | GARY LOURIS | Jump For Joy | Sham |
| 5 | ESTHER ROSE | How Many Times | Father/Daughter |
| 6 | HARDENED AND TEMPERED | Hold The Line | Self-Released |
| 7 | FRETLAND | Could Have Loved You [Advance Tracks] | Self-Released |
| 8 | GARRISON STARR | Girl I Used To Be | Self-Released |
| 9 | SAMANTHA CRAIN | I Guess We Live Here Now [Advance Tracks] | Self-Released |
| 10 | CLARA MANN | Consolations [EP] | Sad Club |
Hip-Hop
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARMAND HAMMER AND THE ALCHEMIST | Haram | Backwoodz |
| 2 | GENESIS OWUSU | Smiling With No Teeth | House Anxiety/Ourness |
| 3 | PINK SIIFU AND FLY ANAKIN | $mokebreak | Lex |
| 4 | TRU NYCE | Win In Doubt | Tru Fresh Digital |
| 5 | NUMBER 2 | Rape Whistle | Ultra Beast United |
| 6 | ICEROCKS | Crossing The Rubicon | Self-Released |
| 7 | BIG FLOWERS | Big Smile | Self-Released |
| 8 | SENICA DA MISFIT | Masterpiece [EP] | Self-Released |
| 9 | POOKIE | Dinka Girl [EP] | Self-Released |
| 10 | VINO LA MANO | Without Conscience [EP] | Black Soprano Family |
Loud
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TERMINAL BLISS | Brute Err/ata | Relapse |
| 2 | GRAVESEND | Methods Of Human Disposal | 20 Buck Spin |
| 3 | MOONSPELL | Hermitage | Napalm |
| 4 | PAYSAGE D’HIVER | Geister | Kunsthall Produktionen |
| 5 | VICTORY OVER THE SUN | “Nowherer” [Single] | Self-Released |
| 6 | KOLDOVSTVO | “I” [Single] | Babylon Doom Cult |
| 7 | SKOLD | Dies Irae | Cleopatra |
| 8 | NANCY DOWNS, THE | THE NANCY DOWNS | Self-Released |
| 9 | SERAPHIM SHOCK | The Fairmount Chronicles, Chapter One [EP] | Brother My Brother |
| 10 | MANDRAGORA SCREAM | The Deathly Hallows | Lunatic Asylum |
RPM
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REYMOUR | Leviosa | Knekelhuis |
| 2 | ALEX SOMERS | Siblings | Krunk |
| 3 | FLOATING POINTS, PHAROAH SANDERS AND THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | Promises | Luaka Bop |
| 4 | I YA TOYAH | Out Of Order [EP] | Self-Released |
| 5 | ANDY STOTT | Never the Right Time | Modern Love |
| 6 | NYX AND GAZELLE TWIN | Deep England | NYX Collective |
| 7 | MONTPARNASSE MUSIQUE | “Panter” [Single] | Six Degrees |
| 8 | FM SKYLINE | “Dream Machine” [Single] | 100% Electronica |
| 9 | VISION, THE | Down (feat. Dames Brown) [EP] | Defected |
| 10 | ANDY BELL | The Indica Gallery | Sonic Cathedral |
World
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOSE CARLOS SCHWARZ AND LE COBIANA DJAZZ | Lua Ki Di Nos | Hot Mule |
| 2 | AYUUNA SULE | “Don’t Be Lazy” [Single] | Rebel Up |
| 3 | DELGRES | 0.166666666666667 | Pias |
| 4 | LOS MUTABLES | “Pasos En La Luna/Suspenso En El Espacio” [Single] | Munster |
| 5 | LOS MASTER PLUS | “Buena Vida” [Single] | Self-Released |
| 6 | STRAIGHT FROM THE DECKS 2 | VARIOUS ARTISTS | Pura Vida Sounds/Heavenly Sweetness |
| 7 | AFROSOUND | La Danza De Los Mirlos | Vampisoul |
| 8 | NATION BEAT | The Royal Chase | Self-Released |
| 9 | THE BOYS FROM NAIROBI: BENGA AND RUMBA FROM 1980S KENYA | VARIOUS ARTISTS | No Wahala Sounds |
| 10 | ALOSTMEN | Kologo | Strut |
Anna C. April 20th, 2021
Posted In: Charts
Tags: Armand Hammer, José Carlos Schwarz, Le Cobiana Djazz, Reymour, Sally Rose, Terminal Bliss