The Best Music of July

Published: Aug. 1, 2022, 9 a.m.

Maggie Rogers leveled up and Beyonce\u0301 dropped another album we'll think about all year. But Johnny Gandelsman also took us across America, Bear1Boss super-smashed rap and Caterina Barbieri found immanence in synths.

Featured Tracks and Artists:

1. Maggie Rogers: "Shatter" from Surrender
2. Beyonce\u0301: "PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA" from RENAISSANCE
3. Johnny Gandelsman: "Surrender to the Adventure for Musician & Tape: 1. Blossom / American Dream" and "O for Violin & Voices" from This is America: An Anthology 2020-2021
4. Bear1Boss: "$$$" from Bear1Boss
5. Caterina Barbieri: "Canticle of Cryo" from Spirit Exit

Our panel's additional recommendations for July:

\u2022 Adam Kent, Tania Le\xf3n: Teclas de mi piano
\u2022 Gwenno: Tresor
\u2022 Kali Malone: Living Torch

See also:

\u2022 Maggie Rogers' summer mixtape sweats with sweetness
\u2022 Caterina Barbieri's rapturous electronica was forged in deep solitude

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