My top picks from IM Monthly range from surf-garage rock to funk to post-punk and a lot more. It's always tricky picking only ten, and these are presented in a random order. 

I took over Jazz Cafe duties for partner site playMYMusic.FM midway through through 2024 and finally got to choose the artists! There's a lot of experimenting going on, with some great atmosphere and amzing musicianship, of course.

Best of New Music Monday for 2024 once again crosses geographic and musical boundaries. In collaboration with playMYMusic.FM, our picks showcase strictly independent musicians.

This year, Blue Note Records celebrates its 85th anniversary. I worked at the label during another anniversary year, and after seeing some Top 10 lists, I felt compelled to make my own.