The densely packed, melodically driven post-rock of Lymbyc Systym tops our list this week as brothers Jared and Mike Bell showcase their continued musical development.

Meanwhile, multi-instrumentalist producer Mr. Chop issues funky, jazzy, effects-fueled renditions of the beats and productions of critically acclaimed producer Pete Rock, and Nile returns with another disc of Egyptian-tinged eruptions of guitar fury, blazing double bass, vocal ferocity, and slowly churning chugs. (more…)