Staff Picks: Best Albums of January 2026
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Staff Picks: Best Albums of January 2026
"the debut of the pair's new band and next artistic journey, carries the paradoxical weight of continuing the legacy of the former underground trio and introducing its own identity; a clean break and marching on as if nothing has changed would feel equally as strange. Luckily, My Ghosts Go Ghost manages to do just that, showcasing the artistic and personal growth of RiTchie and Corey while expanding on the emotive experimentalism that was on display on the excellent By the Time I Get to Phoenix."
"showcasing the artistic and personal growth of RiTchie and Corey while expanding on the emotive experimentalism that was on display on the excellent By the Time I Get to Phoenix. The performances are abstractly raw, and the production leans into spontaneity and freedom, pushing the group even further away from traditional structures. Take the hypnotic "And I Dance," a crackling, pure expression of emotion that's so effective it seemingly breaks the track itself, as the tune clips itself into oblivion."
"That means the time for 2025 recaps and our extensive Annual Report is long gone, as is the time to excitedly pull together lists of anticipated tours, coming albums, and artists set for a big year."
January 2026 delivered notable album releases from artists including Zach Bryan, By Storm, Dry Cleaning, Mon Rovía, Peaer, and Softcult. By Storm's debut My Ghosts Go Ghost balances the legacy of Injury Reserve with a distinct new identity, showcasing artistic and personal growth from RiTchie and Parker Corey. The record emphasizes emotive experimentalism and spontaneous production, with performances that feel abstractly raw and arrangements that push beyond traditional structures. The track "And I Dance" exemplifies the record's intensity, delivering a crackling, pure expression of emotion that distorts and clips itself into oblivion. Selections are presented in alphabetical order.
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