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BPM’s Top 50 Songs of 2020 Rob Hakimian, Tim Sentz, Ana Leorne, Ray Finlayson, Chase McMullen, Kyle Kohner, Aleksandr Smirnov, JT Early, Mimi Kenny, Carlo Thomas, Grady Penna, Harriet Suits Baer, John Wohlmacher, Conor Lochrie, Gareth O'Malley, Ethan Reis, Jeremy J. Fisette, Andy Johnston and Matthew Barton·December 8, 2020Despite everything else that’s happened in 2020, there sure has been a lot of good music. It just...Best Of 2020Features
Harold Budd was a Master (1936-2020) Chase McMullen·December 8, 2020We’re saddened to add to the news you’ve likely already heard: Harold Budd has passed. Certainly best known...News & Track Reviews
BPM’s Top 25 EPs of 2020 Rob Hakimian, Chase McMullen, Andy Johnston, Tim Sentz, Conor Lochrie, JT Early, Josh Sand, Ethan Reis, Emma Bauchner, Kyle Kohner, Ray Finlayson, Jasper WIllems and Evan Kaloudis·December 7, 2020Call them EPs, call them mini-albums, there’s no denying that this short-form medium is still a crucial building...Best Of 2020FeaturesLists
Hong Kong based indie pop musician Cehryl shares depths-combing new single and video “angels (emily)” Chase McMullen·December 7, 2020Hot on the heels of her 2019 debut album, Slow Motion, Hong Kong-based indie pop musician Cehryl isn’t...News & Track Reviews
Foxes gets lost in “Hollywood” on her emotional new single Chase McMullen·December 7, 2020Following a three year hiatus, Foxes faced a simple truth: things hadn’t worked out how she’d hoped. Her...News & Track Reviews
Seoul-based DIY newcomer Su Lee makes an impression with “Wide Awake” and its video Chase McMullen·December 4, 2020Seoul-based artist Su Lee takes bedroom pop to new levels: that is she takes it rather literally. Living...News & Track Reviews
Album Review: Ichiko Aoba – Windswept Adan Chase McMullen·December 4, 2020Ichiko Aoba is truly the personification of slow and steady wins the race. She’s never gone for forced...Album ReviewsRecommendedReviews
Album Review: Chihei Hatakeyama – Void XX Chase McMullen·December 2, 2020‘Reviewing’ ambient music can be quite the serious challenge. The genre’s music is so based in our own...Album ReviewsReviews
Harmony Byrne shares bracing new single “The Good Days & The Bad Days” Chase McMullen·November 23, 2020There are certain voices in folk music with the power to disarm, to heal, and to shatter, simply...News & Track Reviews
CHAI share fun, Tokyo-romping video for their cover of City Pop classic “Plastic Love” Chase McMullen·November 11, 2020While the genre’s staunchest fans may wonder why Mariya Takeuchi’s “Plastic Love” has become the City Pop song,...News & Track Reviews