Ask a DJ: "What are your top picks from this fall?"

On Ask a DJ, you ask a DJ... and a DJ answers. This time, Madame Psychosis of 60+/- breaks down her top picks from the past semester, spanning jazz, rock, and everywhere in between & beyond. 

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1. Dinosaur Jr. – I Bet On Sky

One of my favorite bands of all time. They came back after an almost

20 year hiatus to release a few new albums, and this one is so far the

best yet. They have definitely grown since they were kids, and I Bet

on Sky shows it.

    

2. Black Moth Super Rainbow – Cobra Juicy

Black Moth Super Rainbow achieves a sound that I have not had any

luck finding anywhere else. Their newest effort shows them at the

peak of their game, with catchy melodies over always-inventive and

innovative electronic instruments.

    

3. Grizzly Bear – Shields

More toned down and acoustic-y than some of their other stuff, but

I’m into that.

     

4. Kurt Rosenwinkel – Star of Jupiter

Very accomplished jazz guitarist, who keeps this somewhat mellow

double album sonically interesting even when listened to repeatedly.

    

5. Flying Lotus – Until the Quiet Comes

I think I might like this newest effort from Flying Lotus more than his

breakout success Cosmogramma, which might get me shunned from

some circles.

    

6. Bob Mazurek Pulsar Quartet – Stellar Pulsations

Another great jazz composer and arranger, this record is pretty far

out even for a concept album about the solar system.

    

7. Divine Fits – A Thing Called Divine Fits

A veritable indie super group, with the Spoon singer Britt Daniel and

Dan Boeckner Wolf Parade fame. Solid rock and roll for fans of either

of the aforementioned groups.

    

8. Everyone Everywhere – Everyone Everywhere II

Indie-post-emo-core all the way from the east coast. Highly

recommended for anyone who was into Cap’n Jazz or Brand New back

in their heyday.

    

9. Fred Lonberg-Holm’s Fast Citizens – Gather

Jazz this time on the freer side. If you like discordant, extended jams

this is right up your alley. I know I do.

    

10. Ensemble Off n On – Ensemble Off n On

More experimental jazzers, Ensemble Off n On is based San Diego.

Cool “covers” of Sun Ra and Jimi Hendrix.