The Atlanta rapper’s post-RICO comeback album feels engineered for virality and not much else. Even in wounded Southern pain rap mode, Thug offers irony and defensiveness without sincerity or style.

The UK dance producer sets aside the elaborate conceits of previous LPs and turns his attention to his guests’ voices—and his own. In place of house bangers, he offers a grab-bag of moods.

Unlike so many of its neo-shoegaze peers, the Danish duo has no interest in sugarcoating its feelings—its sweetly melodic dream pop hides a wellspring of existential angst.

The Toronto singer returns with a sleek, perfectly executed club record for the late-night crew. Her restrained vocals and velvet hooks are top class.