We invited artists, labels and publicists to tell us which records or artists they’ve personally enjoyed over the last twelve months, The four members of King Woman shared their personal picks with us, which you can check below. King Woman‘s Doubt EP is out now via The Flenser.
Kristina Esfandiari (Vocalist)
10. Johnny Jewel – Lost River OST
“I like everything Johnny Jewel releases. I’m always excited to see what he will do next. I enjoyed this release very much.”
9. Black Wing – …Is Doomed
“Dan is a genius. I like to space out to this release.”
8. Loma Prieta – Self Portrait
“Really respect these dudes, I can hear all of the excellence and hard work put in this release. This album took me by surprise and it felt very bright, explosive, love the production. It’s a near perfect album.”
7. Cities Aviv – Your Discretion Is Trust
“I’ve listened to this release a lot while coming home from work, or being drunk on BART. It’s been a nice soundtrack for my life. Gavin is an incredible artist with a style all his own.”
6. FKA Twigs – M3LL155X
“It’s FKA… need I say more?”
5. Sheer Mag – II EP
“Makes me want to dance, makes me feel like a powerful woman.”
4. Royal Headache – High
“Puts me in an excellent mood when I am feeling down. I love that I can sing along really loud, love the lyrics, his voice has a lot of feeling and I’m into that.”
3. Liturgy – The Ark Work
“I saw Liturgy live earlier this year because they were playing in the room next to King Woman. It was a spiritual experience for me, after that show I started listening to them. I really connect with the sounds on this album.”
2. Father John Misty – I Love You, Honeybear
“I relate to the story behind this album: Love taking you by surprise, unmasking yourself and transcending/growing with someone you love. It’s also just a humorous, brilliant, catchy album.”
1. Shlohmo – Dark Red
“I am fascinated by Aliens, this sounds like Alien music.”
Joey Raygoza (Drummer)
Weedeater – Goliathan
“This record is number one for me because it was one of the records I anticipated the most and it did not disappoint. Also The only record I listened to before recording our record. It sounds just like a Weedeater record and that’s why I love it.”
Stressors – Skin Trap 7”
“Bay Area punk done right. Just very jealous of how young and talented everyone In this band is.”
Sheer Mag – II EP
“RIFFS!”
Institute – Catharsis
“I feel like this band got way more melodic and better at song structure while also staying true their old jangly punk sound. Shit hits hard.”
Weed – Running Back
“I love the production on this record. The drums sound real dry and I love that shit, it works really well for this record.”
Loma Prieta – Self Portrait
“I love the balance between melody and power violence sounding stuff they are known for. This record has it all though.”
Marie Davidson – Un Autre Voyage
“Electronic shit that slaps.”
Planning For Burial – Leaving
“Thom just doing what he does.”
Vince Staples – Summertime ’06
“Love the way this dude raps and the beats on this album are sick AF.”
Colin Gallagher (Guitarist)
“I chose these records because they resonated with me thoroughly this year.“
Pale Chalice – Negate the Infinite and Miraculous
Sheer Mag – II EP
Institute – Catharsis
Windhand – Griefs Infernal Flower
Royal Headache – High
Drab Majesty – ‘Careless
La Luz – Weirdo Shrine
K. Skelton – High Maintenance Diva Princess
Weed – Running Back
Sannhet – Revisionist
Peter Arensdorf (Bassist)
1. Viva Belgrado – Flores, Carne
2. Dogs On Acid – Dogs On Acid
3. Loma Prieta – Self Portrait
4. Kurt Vile – B’lieve I’m Going Down…
5. Pale Chalice – Negate the Infinite and Miraculous
6. Vince Staples – Summertime ’06
7. Black Breath – Slaves Beyond Death
8. Raein – Perpetuum EP
9. Horrendous – Anareta
10. GLOSS – Demo EP