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Bowie & Beyonce top 2016 Pazz & Jop poll

The annual Pazz & Jop poll tallies top ten lists from over 500 music critics around the globe.

Artists list their top albums of 2016

Check out lists from Into It. Over It., Jay Som, Chris Farren, Bob Nanna (Braid), Steve Bays (Hot Hot Heat), Amber Arcades, DOOMSQUAD, and more.

Tiny Engines bands' top LPs of 2016 (Signals Midwest, Look Mexico, more)

Also check out lists from label co-founder Will Miller and label employee Karl Kuehn (who fronts Museum Mouth).

Kenny of White Lung discusses his favorite albums of the year

From big pop like Kanye and Rihanna to small post-punk like Soft Kill and Lust For Youth.

The Guardian's Top 40 Albums of 2016

As always, the UK publication gradually rolls out its end-of-year list, and now the whole thing is here.

FACT's Top 50 Albums of 2016

As always, FACT’s list shines a line on a lot of artists that most year-end lists don’t. Their #1 may surprise you.

Tiny Mix Tapes' favorite 50 music releases of 2016

As always, Tiny Mix Tapes’ list is one of the more unique lists you’ll see this year.

Pitchfork's Top 50 Albums of 2016

Both Knowles sisters are in the top 3. Can you guess which one is #1?

Sad13 (Sadie Dupuis) tells us her favorite LPs of 2016 ++ win tix to Brooklyn show

Speedy Ortiz singer/guitarist Sadie Dupuis released Slugger, her enjoyable solo debut as Sad13 earlier this year and if you haven’t checked that out yet you can stream it below. She also just released a video for “Get a Yes,” which was shot at Silent Barn and mixes the song’s  pro-consent message with a little teen steam. […]
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