"You had to pry Blood Type away from me this year; not only did I listen to Cautious Clay's 7-song debut EP on repeat for weeks on end, but I recommended it to anyone who made the mistake of starting a conversation with me. Of course the lead single 'Cold War' is worth every bit of praise, but Clay (real name Joshua Karpeh)'s stellar production and thoughtful lyrics really shine on songs like 'Joshua Tree,' 'Juliet & Caesar,' and the title track, which literally bangs with pulsating riffs during a choir-backed post-chorus of 'My head is all good but my body's in shambles.' I've decided to stan completely." — Britt Stephens, content director
