Ben Simpson
@bsimpson33.bsky.social
Detroit sports and indie rock albums
xcellent new record from @zzzahara.wav
“Spiral Your Way Out”
Fav tracks: In Your Head, Ghosts
Slacker rock, indie rock, whatever you call it its fun, catchy, and is an excellent start to 2025
Rating: 7.5/10
#indierock #slackerrock #rock #2025music #newmusic
“Spiral Your Way Out”
Fav tracks: In Your Head, Ghosts
Slacker rock, indie rock, whatever you call it its fun, catchy, and is an excellent start to 2025
Rating: 7.5/10
#indierock #slackerrock #rock #2025music #newmusic
January 14, 2025 at 9:23 PM
xcellent new record from @zzzahara.wav
“Spiral Your Way Out”
Fav tracks: In Your Head, Ghosts
Slacker rock, indie rock, whatever you call it its fun, catchy, and is an excellent start to 2025
Rating: 7.5/10
#indierock #slackerrock #rock #2025music #newmusic
“Spiral Your Way Out”
Fav tracks: In Your Head, Ghosts
Slacker rock, indie rock, whatever you call it its fun, catchy, and is an excellent start to 2025
Rating: 7.5/10
#indierock #slackerrock #rock #2025music #newmusic
In Your Head by zzzahara on Apple Music
Song · 2025 · Duration 2:28
music.apple.com
January 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
1. MJ Lenderman
“Manning Fireworks”
Witty, earnest, sincere, and extremely addicting. This will hopefully find a place amongst the best albums of the 2020’s in the long run
Fav Tracks: Joker Lips, Rudolph, Wristwatch, She’s Leaving You, On My Knees
#2024music
#indierock #indie #indiemusic
“Manning Fireworks”
Witty, earnest, sincere, and extremely addicting. This will hopefully find a place amongst the best albums of the 2020’s in the long run
Fav Tracks: Joker Lips, Rudolph, Wristwatch, She’s Leaving You, On My Knees
#2024music
#indierock #indie #indiemusic
December 31, 2024 at 8:29 PM
1. MJ Lenderman
“Manning Fireworks”
Witty, earnest, sincere, and extremely addicting. This will hopefully find a place amongst the best albums of the 2020’s in the long run
Fav Tracks: Joker Lips, Rudolph, Wristwatch, She’s Leaving You, On My Knees
#2024music
#indierock #indie #indiemusic
“Manning Fireworks”
Witty, earnest, sincere, and extremely addicting. This will hopefully find a place amongst the best albums of the 2020’s in the long run
Fav Tracks: Joker Lips, Rudolph, Wristwatch, She’s Leaving You, On My Knees
#2024music
#indierock #indie #indiemusic
2. Foxing
“Foxing”
Released September 13th, 2024
It is rare for a record to completely stun me, but the first listen of this one reeled me in immediately. Intense, angry, this one will punch you in the face
Fav Tracks: Secret History, Hell 99, Greyhound, Gratitude
#indierock #noiserock #emo
“Foxing”
Released September 13th, 2024
It is rare for a record to completely stun me, but the first listen of this one reeled me in immediately. Intense, angry, this one will punch you in the face
Fav Tracks: Secret History, Hell 99, Greyhound, Gratitude
#indierock #noiserock #emo
December 31, 2024 at 2:26 PM
2. Foxing
“Foxing”
Released September 13th, 2024
It is rare for a record to completely stun me, but the first listen of this one reeled me in immediately. Intense, angry, this one will punch you in the face
Fav Tracks: Secret History, Hell 99, Greyhound, Gratitude
#indierock #noiserock #emo
“Foxing”
Released September 13th, 2024
It is rare for a record to completely stun me, but the first listen of this one reeled me in immediately. Intense, angry, this one will punch you in the face
Fav Tracks: Secret History, Hell 99, Greyhound, Gratitude
#indierock #noiserock #emo
3. Vampire Weekend
“Only God Was Above Us”
Released April 5th, 2024
First album in 5 years, Vampire Weekend makes an impactful return with one of their most thoughtful and well-crafted albums yet
Fav Tracks: Classical, Capricorn, Mary Boone, Hope
#2024music
#indierock #indie #indiemusic
“Only God Was Above Us”
Released April 5th, 2024
First album in 5 years, Vampire Weekend makes an impactful return with one of their most thoughtful and well-crafted albums yet
Fav Tracks: Classical, Capricorn, Mary Boone, Hope
#2024music
#indierock #indie #indiemusic
December 29, 2024 at 4:01 PM
3. Vampire Weekend
“Only God Was Above Us”
Released April 5th, 2024
First album in 5 years, Vampire Weekend makes an impactful return with one of their most thoughtful and well-crafted albums yet
Fav Tracks: Classical, Capricorn, Mary Boone, Hope
#2024music
#indierock #indie #indiemusic
“Only God Was Above Us”
Released April 5th, 2024
First album in 5 years, Vampire Weekend makes an impactful return with one of their most thoughtful and well-crafted albums yet
Fav Tracks: Classical, Capricorn, Mary Boone, Hope
#2024music
#indierock #indie #indiemusic
4. Tyler, the Creator
“CHROMAKOPIA”
Released October 28th, 2024
Hiphop, soul, jazz, the genres blend as Tyler creates another adventurous masterpiece
Fav Tracks: St. Chroma, Noid, Darling, I, Thought I Was Dead, Like Him, Balloon
#2024
#2024music
#hiphop #neosoul #hiphopmusic
“CHROMAKOPIA”
Released October 28th, 2024
Hiphop, soul, jazz, the genres blend as Tyler creates another adventurous masterpiece
Fav Tracks: St. Chroma, Noid, Darling, I, Thought I Was Dead, Like Him, Balloon
#2024
#2024music
#hiphop #neosoul #hiphopmusic
December 26, 2024 at 10:29 PM
4. Tyler, the Creator
“CHROMAKOPIA”
Released October 28th, 2024
Hiphop, soul, jazz, the genres blend as Tyler creates another adventurous masterpiece
Fav Tracks: St. Chroma, Noid, Darling, I, Thought I Was Dead, Like Him, Balloon
#2024
#2024music
#hiphop #neosoul #hiphopmusic
“CHROMAKOPIA”
Released October 28th, 2024
Hiphop, soul, jazz, the genres blend as Tyler creates another adventurous masterpiece
Fav Tracks: St. Chroma, Noid, Darling, I, Thought I Was Dead, Like Him, Balloon
#2024
#2024music
#hiphop #neosoul #hiphopmusic
5. Waxahatchee
“Tigers Blood”
Released March 22nd, 2024
Got to see this album live over the summer, it is such a good record. Catchy, thoughtful, and full of hits
Fav Tracks: 3 Sisters, Right Back To It, Bored, Crowbar
#2024music
#rock #indierock #altcountry #indiemusic #countryrock
“Tigers Blood”
Released March 22nd, 2024
Got to see this album live over the summer, it is such a good record. Catchy, thoughtful, and full of hits
Fav Tracks: 3 Sisters, Right Back To It, Bored, Crowbar
#2024music
#rock #indierock #altcountry #indiemusic #countryrock
December 26, 2024 at 4:51 PM
5. Waxahatchee
“Tigers Blood”
Released March 22nd, 2024
Got to see this album live over the summer, it is such a good record. Catchy, thoughtful, and full of hits
Fav Tracks: 3 Sisters, Right Back To It, Bored, Crowbar
#2024music
#rock #indierock #altcountry #indiemusic #countryrock
“Tigers Blood”
Released March 22nd, 2024
Got to see this album live over the summer, it is such a good record. Catchy, thoughtful, and full of hits
Fav Tracks: 3 Sisters, Right Back To It, Bored, Crowbar
#2024music
#rock #indierock #altcountry #indiemusic #countryrock
6. Wild Pink
@wildpinknyc
“Dulling The Horns”
Released October 4th, 2024
A fantastic heartland rock record that reels you in with its wall of sound and folky lyrics
Fav Tracks: Eating the Egg Whole, Disintegrate, Sprinter Brain, Rung Cold
#2024music
#rock #indierock #heartland #indiemusic
@wildpinknyc
“Dulling The Horns”
Released October 4th, 2024
A fantastic heartland rock record that reels you in with its wall of sound and folky lyrics
Fav Tracks: Eating the Egg Whole, Disintegrate, Sprinter Brain, Rung Cold
#2024music
#rock #indierock #heartland #indiemusic
December 26, 2024 at 1:21 AM
6. Wild Pink
@wildpinknyc
“Dulling The Horns”
Released October 4th, 2024
A fantastic heartland rock record that reels you in with its wall of sound and folky lyrics
Fav Tracks: Eating the Egg Whole, Disintegrate, Sprinter Brain, Rung Cold
#2024music
#rock #indierock #heartland #indiemusic
@wildpinknyc
“Dulling The Horns”
Released October 4th, 2024
A fantastic heartland rock record that reels you in with its wall of sound and folky lyrics
Fav Tracks: Eating the Egg Whole, Disintegrate, Sprinter Brain, Rung Cold
#2024music
#rock #indierock #heartland #indiemusic
7. IDLES
@idlesband
“TANGK”
Released February 16th, 2024
A band that is constantly evolving, IDLES put together an incredible punk rock record
Fav Tracks: Gift Horse, Dancer, Jungle
#2024
#2024music
#punk #punkrock #postpunk
@idlesband
“TANGK”
Released February 16th, 2024
A band that is constantly evolving, IDLES put together an incredible punk rock record
Fav Tracks: Gift Horse, Dancer, Jungle
#2024
#2024music
#punk #punkrock #postpunk
December 25, 2024 at 12:51 AM
7. IDLES
@idlesband
“TANGK”
Released February 16th, 2024
A band that is constantly evolving, IDLES put together an incredible punk rock record
Fav Tracks: Gift Horse, Dancer, Jungle
#2024
#2024music
#punk #punkrock #postpunk
@idlesband
“TANGK”
Released February 16th, 2024
A band that is constantly evolving, IDLES put together an incredible punk rock record
Fav Tracks: Gift Horse, Dancer, Jungle
#2024
#2024music
#punk #punkrock #postpunk
8. Adrianne Lenker
@adriannelenker
“Bright Future”
Released March 22nd, 2024
Breathtaking emotional journey that is both devastating and incredibly vulnerable
Fav Tracks: Sadness As a Gift, Free Treasure, Evol, Ruined
#2024
#2024music
#folk #folkmusic #americana #indiefolk
@adriannelenker
“Bright Future”
Released March 22nd, 2024
Breathtaking emotional journey that is both devastating and incredibly vulnerable
Fav Tracks: Sadness As a Gift, Free Treasure, Evol, Ruined
#2024
#2024music
#folk #folkmusic #americana #indiefolk
December 23, 2024 at 10:56 PM
8. Adrianne Lenker
@adriannelenker
“Bright Future”
Released March 22nd, 2024
Breathtaking emotional journey that is both devastating and incredibly vulnerable
Fav Tracks: Sadness As a Gift, Free Treasure, Evol, Ruined
#2024
#2024music
#folk #folkmusic #americana #indiefolk
@adriannelenker
“Bright Future”
Released March 22nd, 2024
Breathtaking emotional journey that is both devastating and incredibly vulnerable
Fav Tracks: Sadness As a Gift, Free Treasure, Evol, Ruined
#2024
#2024music
#folk #folkmusic #americana #indiefolk
9. NxWorries
@nxworries
“WHY LAWD?”
Released June 7th, 2024
Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge with a spectacular R&B record with no skips.
Fav Tracks: MoveOn, KeepHer, Daydreaming, FromHere, WalkOnBy
#2024
#2024music
#randb #neosoul #andersonpaak #knxwledge
@nxworries
“WHY LAWD?”
Released June 7th, 2024
Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge with a spectacular R&B record with no skips.
Fav Tracks: MoveOn, KeepHer, Daydreaming, FromHere, WalkOnBy
#2024
#2024music
#randb #neosoul #andersonpaak #knxwledge
December 20, 2024 at 6:21 PM
9. NxWorries
@nxworries
“WHY LAWD?”
Released June 7th, 2024
Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge with a spectacular R&B record with no skips.
Fav Tracks: MoveOn, KeepHer, Daydreaming, FromHere, WalkOnBy
#2024
#2024music
#randb #neosoul #andersonpaak #knxwledge
@nxworries
“WHY LAWD?”
Released June 7th, 2024
Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge with a spectacular R&B record with no skips.
Fav Tracks: MoveOn, KeepHer, Daydreaming, FromHere, WalkOnBy
#2024
#2024music
#randb #neosoul #andersonpaak #knxwledge
10. Combat
@combatbaltimore
“Stay Golden”
Released August 16th, 2024
Pure punk rock magic. My 6th most streamed album of 2024. This thing absolutely kicks ass.
Fav Tracks: Stay Golden, Good News, Weird Ending Explained, pt 1., Happy Again
#2024
#2024music
#punk #punkrock #rock
@combatbaltimore
“Stay Golden”
Released August 16th, 2024
Pure punk rock magic. My 6th most streamed album of 2024. This thing absolutely kicks ass.
Fav Tracks: Stay Golden, Good News, Weird Ending Explained, pt 1., Happy Again
#2024
#2024music
#punk #punkrock #rock
December 20, 2024 at 1:36 AM
10. Combat
@combatbaltimore
“Stay Golden”
Released August 16th, 2024
Pure punk rock magic. My 6th most streamed album of 2024. This thing absolutely kicks ass.
Fav Tracks: Stay Golden, Good News, Weird Ending Explained, pt 1., Happy Again
#2024
#2024music
#punk #punkrock #rock
@combatbaltimore
“Stay Golden”
Released August 16th, 2024
Pure punk rock magic. My 6th most streamed album of 2024. This thing absolutely kicks ass.
Fav Tracks: Stay Golden, Good News, Weird Ending Explained, pt 1., Happy Again
#2024
#2024music
#punk #punkrock #rock
11. Marika Hackman
“Big Sigh”
Released January 12th, 2024
This album feels so nuanced and complex at times, but at its heart is just full raw emotion with unbelievably good production.
Fav Tracks: No Caffeine, Big Sigh, Blood, Slime
#2024music
#indiefolk #indie #indiemusic #indierock
December 19, 2024 at 8:10 PM
11. Marika Hackman
“Big Sigh”
Released January 12th, 2024
This album feels so nuanced and complex at times, but at its heart is just full raw emotion with unbelievably good production.
Fav Tracks: No Caffeine, Big Sigh, Blood, Slime
#2024music
#indiefolk #indie #indiemusic #indierock
12. Kendrick Lamar
“GNX”
Released November 22nd, 2024
A masterful end to a wild year for Kendrick, this album will be appreciated more and more over time as an absolute classic.
Fav Tracks: wacced out murals, luther, man at the garden, heart pt. 6, gloria
#2024music
#rap #rapmusic #hiphop
“GNX”
Released November 22nd, 2024
A masterful end to a wild year for Kendrick, this album will be appreciated more and more over time as an absolute classic.
Fav Tracks: wacced out murals, luther, man at the garden, heart pt. 6, gloria
#2024music
#rap #rapmusic #hiphop
December 19, 2024 at 1:49 AM
12. Kendrick Lamar
“GNX”
Released November 22nd, 2024
A masterful end to a wild year for Kendrick, this album will be appreciated more and more over time as an absolute classic.
Fav Tracks: wacced out murals, luther, man at the garden, heart pt. 6, gloria
#2024music
#rap #rapmusic #hiphop
“GNX”
Released November 22nd, 2024
A masterful end to a wild year for Kendrick, this album will be appreciated more and more over time as an absolute classic.
Fav Tracks: wacced out murals, luther, man at the garden, heart pt. 6, gloria
#2024music
#rap #rapmusic #hiphop
13. Porridge Radio
“Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me”
Released October 18th, 2024
Ferocity and emotions flow wild on this incredible rock record from these talented Brits.
Fav Tracks: Anybody, A Hole In The Ground, God Of Everything Else
#2024music
#rock #indierock#britrock
December 18, 2024 at 6:17 PM
13. Porridge Radio
“Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me”
Released October 18th, 2024
Ferocity and emotions flow wild on this incredible rock record from these talented Brits.
Fav Tracks: Anybody, A Hole In The Ground, God Of Everything Else
#2024music
#rock #indierock#britrock
14. Pearl Jam
“Dark Matter”
Released April 19th, 2024
These guys are still so good at what they do, and sound completely revitalized on their 12th studio album.
Fav Tracks: React, Respond, Wreckage, Dark Matter, Waiting For Stevie
#2024music
#rock #pearljam #alternative #alternativerock
“Dark Matter”
Released April 19th, 2024
These guys are still so good at what they do, and sound completely revitalized on their 12th studio album.
Fav Tracks: React, Respond, Wreckage, Dark Matter, Waiting For Stevie
#2024music
#rock #pearljam #alternative #alternativerock
December 18, 2024 at 2:07 PM
14. Pearl Jam
“Dark Matter”
Released April 19th, 2024
These guys are still so good at what they do, and sound completely revitalized on their 12th studio album.
Fav Tracks: React, Respond, Wreckage, Dark Matter, Waiting For Stevie
#2024music
#rock #pearljam #alternative #alternativerock
“Dark Matter”
Released April 19th, 2024
These guys are still so good at what they do, and sound completely revitalized on their 12th studio album.
Fav Tracks: React, Respond, Wreckage, Dark Matter, Waiting For Stevie
#2024music
#rock #pearljam #alternative #alternativerock
15. Charli xcx
“BRAT”
Released June 7th, 2024
This album was huge in the pop culture of 2024, and rightfully so. Accessible, fun, and extremely catchy
Fav Tracks: 360, Sympathy is a knife, Von dutch, Everything is romantic, 365
#2024
#2024music
#popmusic #electronicmusic
“BRAT”
Released June 7th, 2024
This album was huge in the pop culture of 2024, and rightfully so. Accessible, fun, and extremely catchy
Fav Tracks: 360, Sympathy is a knife, Von dutch, Everything is romantic, 365
#2024
#2024music
#popmusic #electronicmusic
December 17, 2024 at 7:03 PM
15. Charli xcx
“BRAT”
Released June 7th, 2024
This album was huge in the pop culture of 2024, and rightfully so. Accessible, fun, and extremely catchy
Fav Tracks: 360, Sympathy is a knife, Von dutch, Everything is romantic, 365
#2024
#2024music
#popmusic #electronicmusic
“BRAT”
Released June 7th, 2024
This album was huge in the pop culture of 2024, and rightfully so. Accessible, fun, and extremely catchy
Fav Tracks: 360, Sympathy is a knife, Von dutch, Everything is romantic, 365
#2024
#2024music
#popmusic #electronicmusic
16. Hurray for the Riff Raff
@hurrayfortheriffraff
“The Past Is Still Alive”
Released February 23rd, 2024
A remarkable folk record with vulnerable storytelling
Fav Tracks: Alibi, Buffalo, Hawkmoon, Ogallala
#2024
#2024music
#folk #folkmusic #indiefolk #indierock
@hurrayfortheriffraff
“The Past Is Still Alive”
Released February 23rd, 2024
A remarkable folk record with vulnerable storytelling
Fav Tracks: Alibi, Buffalo, Hawkmoon, Ogallala
#2024
#2024music
#folk #folkmusic #indiefolk #indierock
December 16, 2024 at 9:41 PM
16. Hurray for the Riff Raff
@hurrayfortheriffraff
“The Past Is Still Alive”
Released February 23rd, 2024
A remarkable folk record with vulnerable storytelling
Fav Tracks: Alibi, Buffalo, Hawkmoon, Ogallala
#2024
#2024music
#folk #folkmusic #indiefolk #indierock
@hurrayfortheriffraff
“The Past Is Still Alive”
Released February 23rd, 2024
A remarkable folk record with vulnerable storytelling
Fav Tracks: Alibi, Buffalo, Hawkmoon, Ogallala
#2024
#2024music
#folk #folkmusic #indiefolk #indierock
17. ScHoolboy Q
@groovyq
“BLUE LIPS”
Released March 1st, 2024
Open, honest, and an adventure through sounds and contrasting styles for the first LP in 5 years for the LA rapper.
Fav Tracks: THank god 4 me, Blueslides, Yeern 101, Foux, Pig feet
#2024
#2024music
#rap #hiphop #hiphopmusic
@groovyq
“BLUE LIPS”
Released March 1st, 2024
Open, honest, and an adventure through sounds and contrasting styles for the first LP in 5 years for the LA rapper.
Fav Tracks: THank god 4 me, Blueslides, Yeern 101, Foux, Pig feet
#2024
#2024music
#rap #hiphop #hiphopmusic
December 16, 2024 at 4:44 PM
17. ScHoolboy Q
@groovyq
“BLUE LIPS”
Released March 1st, 2024
Open, honest, and an adventure through sounds and contrasting styles for the first LP in 5 years for the LA rapper.
Fav Tracks: THank god 4 me, Blueslides, Yeern 101, Foux, Pig feet
#2024
#2024music
#rap #hiphop #hiphopmusic
@groovyq
“BLUE LIPS”
Released March 1st, 2024
Open, honest, and an adventure through sounds and contrasting styles for the first LP in 5 years for the LA rapper.
Fav Tracks: THank god 4 me, Blueslides, Yeern 101, Foux, Pig feet
#2024
#2024music
#rap #hiphop #hiphopmusic
18. Been Stellar
@beenstellar
“Scream From New York, NY”
Released June 21st, 2024
Gritty, grimy, post-punk/alternative, the sky is the limit for these guys.
Fav Tracks: Passing Judgement, Pumpkin, Sweet, I Have the Answer
#2024
#2024music
#postpunkmusic #postpunk #alternative #rock
December 15, 2024 at 7:44 PM
18. Been Stellar
@beenstellar
“Scream From New York, NY”
Released June 21st, 2024
Gritty, grimy, post-punk/alternative, the sky is the limit for these guys.
Fav Tracks: Passing Judgement, Pumpkin, Sweet, I Have the Answer
#2024
#2024music
#postpunkmusic #postpunk #alternative #rock
19. Jean Dawson
@jeandawsn
“Glimmer of God”
Released October 18th, 2024
This album is a vibe. Explores different ideas and sounds extremely well.
Fav Tracks: Darlin’, Play Dead, Houston, Die for Me, You’re Bleeding Everywhere
#2024
#2024music
#popmusic #randb #newmusic
@jeandawsn
“Glimmer of God”
Released October 18th, 2024
This album is a vibe. Explores different ideas and sounds extremely well.
Fav Tracks: Darlin’, Play Dead, Houston, Die for Me, You’re Bleeding Everywhere
#2024
#2024music
#popmusic #randb #newmusic
December 15, 2024 at 2:22 PM
19. Jean Dawson
@jeandawsn
“Glimmer of God”
Released October 18th, 2024
This album is a vibe. Explores different ideas and sounds extremely well.
Fav Tracks: Darlin’, Play Dead, Houston, Die for Me, You’re Bleeding Everywhere
#2024
#2024music
#popmusic #randb #newmusic
@jeandawsn
“Glimmer of God”
Released October 18th, 2024
This album is a vibe. Explores different ideas and sounds extremely well.
Fav Tracks: Darlin’, Play Dead, Houston, Die for Me, You’re Bleeding Everywhere
#2024
#2024music
#popmusic #randb #newmusic
Bird Sanctuary by 22º Halo on Apple Music
Song · 2024 · Duration 2:12
music.apple.com
December 15, 2024 at 12:46 AM