Maggie Rogers leveled up and Beyoncé dropped another album we'll think about all year. But Johnny Gandelsman also took us across America, Bear1Boss super-smashed rap and Caterina Barbieri found immanence in synths.

Featured Tracks and Artists:

1. Maggie Rogers: "Shatter" from Surrender
2. Beyoncé: "PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA" from RENAISSANCE
3. Johnny Gandelsman: "Surrender to the Adventure for Musician & Tape: 1. Blossom / American Dream" and "O for Violin & Voices" from This is America: An Anthology 2020-2021
4. Bear1Boss: "$$$" from Bear1Boss
5. Caterina Barbieri: "Canticle of Cryo" from Spirit Exit

Our panel's additional recommendations for July:

• Adam Kent, Tania León: Teclas de mi piano
• Gwenno: Tresor
• Kali Malone: Living Torch

See also:

• Maggie Rogers' summer mixtape sweats with sweetness
• Caterina Barbieri's rapturous electronica was forged in deep solitude

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