April Album Features

Twenty Twenty
Djo

Twenty Twenty is actor and singer/songwriter Joe Keery’s debut album, under his alias ‘Djo’ (pronounced ‘Joe’). Critics noted the clear psychedelic pop and rock elements, noting similarities to Tame Impala and Jimi Hendrix.

Length: 44:00

Release Date: 2019

For Fans Of:
TV Girl
Wallows
Lana Del Rey

Label:
Independent

Personal Rating & Notes:
I recommend listening to this album actively, do nothing else but listen. Step back and absorb the music.

Fan Favorite:
“Chateau (Feel Alright)”

Personal Jam:
“Roddy”

Riot!
Paramore

Riot! is Paramore’s second studio album. Released during the height of the pop-punk scene, it peaked at #2 on US alternative charts, and #1 on UK rock charts. 

Length: 38:58

Release Date: 2007

For Fans Of:
Fall Out Boy
Flyleaf
My Chemical Romance

Label:
Fueled by Ramen

Personal Rating & Notes:
Oh Wow- 10. I love Hayley Williams’s voice. Paramore is criminally underrated. Listen front to back if you haven’t.  

Fan Favorite:
“Misery Business”
“That’s What You Get”

Personal Jam:
“For a Pessimist, I’m Pretty Optimistic”
“Crushcrushcrush”

groundUP
Snarky Puppy

groundUP was recorded live in front of a studio audience in 2011. The influences on this album are incredibly diverse. A few have noted hip hop, southern rock, pop, and more. 

Length: 55:00

Release Date: 2012

For Fans Of:
Jacob Collier
Flying Lotus
Tower of Power
Thundercat

Label: Ropeadope

Label:
Ropeadope

Personal Rating & Notes:
Very good. I love the use of guitar and horns on this album. I noted feeling like I was “in a fantasy forest video game rapidly trying to fight laser shooting bugs”.

Fan Favorite:
“Thing of Gold"

Personal Jam:
“Bent Nails"