Alt-J, The Dream. Alt-J didn’t earn their fanbase with their stray references to Hubert Selby or Bret Easton Ellis—they earned it with their catchy tunes, quirky textures, soothing vocals and slick beats. Still, those references hinted that some brains lurked beneath all the dreaminess. The Dream Alt-J Canvasback/Atlantic, Feb.…

Since getting signed to Kanye West’s GOOD Music label, Big Sean has had every opportunity to establish himself as one of hip-hop’s elite. Despite this, he has always seemed to be a step behind those at the top, never establishing a distinct identity for himself. Sean aims to end…