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9 EPs Released in 2020 You Can’t Miss

Let’s admit it: there is so much going on in the music industry it’s hard to catch up with all the releases! It happens to all of us that we miss the drop of an outstanding single or album, and that is why we listed the 9 EP released in 2020 that you simply can’t miss! From hip-hop to pop an indie, we picked the most outstanding collection you have to add to your Spotify!

9 EPs Released in 2020 You Can’t Miss

1- JPEGMAFIA – EP!

The nine-track record is a compilation of fan-favorite singles the New York rapper released throughout 2020, including the razor-sharp remix of “BALD!” with Denzel Curry, “CUTIE PIE!,” “BODYGUARD!” and a new mix of “THE BENDS!” He also delivers a brand new single entitled “SUPER TUESDAY!” that arrives with a throwback sample that serves as a sonic backdrop for his quotable bars.

2- Shygirl – ALIAS

The South East London singer’s latest EP is a glittering portal into the future that offers up brief glimpses into a glamorously dirty life. In the remarkably unsexy year of 2020, you wouldn’t expect an artist to evoke the glowing grime of a club so exactly, but Shygirl manages to do it with her latest EP, ALIAS

3- Dua Saleh – ROSETTA

Released on the 12th of June 2020, the EP ROSETTA is named (in tribute) after and inspired by famed gospel singer and queer musical precursor of “rock and roll” Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Saleh’s record follows their black-lives-matter protest song bodycast, and builds further on their exploration of blackness, queerness, love and belonging.

4- Dirty Projectors – Flight Tower

Dirty Projectors are once again a group effort. Their new EP is helmed by singer Felicia Douglass, whose smooth voice is an antidote to Dave Longstreth’s ceaselessly complicated arrangements. Across four tracks, frontman Dave Longstreth and his collaborators grasp at defined boundaries and solid forms, drawing on the freed-up sensibility of 2018’s Lamp Lit Prose to present long-held affectations with renewed immediacy.

5- Isola – EP 1

The Las Vegas musician Ivana Carrescia has adopted a few different names over the years, including Eddi Front and Gioia. Her latest project is Isola, another collaboration with Godmode producer Nick Sylvester, and it’s filled with intoxicatingly smooth dance wriggles. There’s still some semblance to the intimate spectral folk music she was making in her earliest iteration, but this time her whispers are prone to breaking out in a spasm of noise, involuntary ecstasy as she moves further toward the realm of the dancefloor.

6- BriGuel – TBD

The ever-evolving artist duo BriGuel return with a new EP titled TBD, a genre borderless project building bridges between rap, dream-pop, and deep progressive house. Miguel Gluckstern serves melodic hip hop and his signature bilingual conscious rap, while Brianne Berkson creates an unmatchable energy thanks to her smooth and lush contemporary R&B vocals.

7- Bob Vylan – We Live Here

Bob Vylan delivered a huge political statement filled with anger and passion. We Live Here is a see-saw mix of UK trap/grime, punk, and rap rock, every second of it dripping in righteous rage. You. Must. Listen.

8- Priceless Scott – Pressure Makes Diamonds

Central Florida-bred rising rap queen Priceless Scott, sets the bar high by blending with utmost sophistication her powerful flow with flawlessly produced soundscapes on Pressure Makes Diamonds, her latest EP. The beauty of the r&b and rap melodies she crafts paired with her gracefully powerful flow are the perfect way to convey her messages and vibes to listeners, and Pressure Makes Diamonds sets a solid foundation for what’s coming next.

9- Wye Oak – No Horizon

After a smattering of singles released going back to late last year and Jenn Wasner’s recently released Flock of Dimes solo EP, Wye Oak emerges with a different approach altogether on the No Horizon EP. Here, Wasner and longtime musical partner Andy Stack team up with the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. The Chorus have certainly earned their indie cred with the likes of Bon Iver and The National, but have also rubbed shoulders with musical royalty of the likes of Barbara Streisand and Sir Elton John. And they bring a regal flair to Wye Oak’s repertoire as well.

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bAnI kAI Explores Identity and Resilience on “bAnIverse”

With “bAnIverse,” bAnI kAI confidently enters a sound world where cutting-edge sound design meets deep emotional storytelling. The song mixes R&B and hip-hop sounds and talks about identity, selfhood, and resilience in a world that is becoming more digital.

From the very beginning, “bAnIverse” draws you in. The production is sleek and modern, with atmospheric textures that give the impression of movement and depth. There is a digital pulse under the track, but it never takes away from the emotional core. Instead, it makes the feeling of being between two worlds, real and virtualstronger.

bAnI kAI’s singing is both controlled and expressive, finding the right balance between being open and being sure of himself. It seems like he put every word in the right place on purpose to show how the song talks about his internal struggles and self-awareness. The lyrics of “bAnIverse” make people think about how identity is formed, tested, and changed in today’s world.

The song’s structure is fluid because it mixes R&B melodies with hip-hop beats, which lets it change moods easily. This flexibility is similar to the song’s themes, which support the idea that identity is not set in stone but always changing.

The emotional honesty of “bAnIverse” is what makes it so interesting. The song sounds futuristic, but it feels very human. It recognizes uncertainty while still showing strength, which gives a sense of power instead of confusion.

“bAnIverse” shows that bAnI kAI is an artist who isn’t afraid to use sound to explore complicated ideas. It’s a deep, thought-provoking song that gets better the more you listen to it and speaks to anyone trying to figure out who they are in the digital age.

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Aldo J Turns Loss into Renewal on “Now That You’re Gone”

With “Now That You’re Gone,” Aldo J makes a deeply moving song that gently leads listeners through themes of loss, forgiveness, and personal growth. The song combines smooth jazz sounds with modern production to create a cozy and thoughtful mood that doesn’t try to be dramatic.

The song starts with a calm, soulful sound that sets the mood right away. The soft instruments and warm melodies make the listener feel like they are in a still place, which helps them fully take in the mood. Instead of rushing the story, Aldo J lets the song unfold naturally, which is like how healing can be slow and hard.

Aldo J’s voice is honest and restrained. His performance has a quiet strength that doesn’t rely on big gestures but instead shows through small emotions. His voice conveys a sense of comprehension, as if he is not merely narrating suffering but also recognizing the subsequent development.

The jazz influences give the song a timeless quality, and the modern parts keep it in the present. People who like thoughtful lyrics and soulful soundscapes will enjoy “Now That You’re Gone” because it has a mix of old and new sounds.

This single is special because it can resonate without being too much. It doesn’t ask for tears; it just gives you time to think. The song sounds like a quiet chat late at night, where people talk about their feelings honestly and without judgment.