Ok Go: And the Adjacent Possible

Ok Go is back with yet another ridiculously amazing record. How do they do it? I think it's the lush pop sounds and the straight to the heart themes they explore. Their latest is called And the Adjacent Possible and here is one of my faves...

Perfume Genius: Glory

Perfume Genius is back with a stunner of a record called Glory. It's the ultimate expression of this amazing's artist's journey through all of his unique challenges in life. For over two decades, this treasure continues to impress!

My Raining Stars: Momentum

My Morning Stars have always been a beloved outfit on the dream pop/shoegaze circuit. Their latest is called Momentum and it just shimmers.The crisp wonder of the cosmic universe...

My Morning Jacket: is (Album Of The Week)

 My Morning Jacket's latest record opens with an absolutely gorgeous, uplifting number. 

This is what is is. Immediate contender for Album of the Year. 

The album is filled with laid back introspectives on life and catchy as heck!

Here is one of the best love songs I've ever heard...

Just a stunner of a record...start listening!

Dean Wareham: That's The Price of Loving Me

Dean Wareham is back with a wonderful new offering called That's The Price of Loving Me. It's mystical on love that sent my mind to places where I didn't even know I had places...

Example...

Great title track...start listening!

Gary Louris: Dark Country

Gary Louris has a most excellent record out called Dark Country. It's one of those albums that takes you on a journey. And it's not necessarily all bleak. I find the mix of light and dark in both style and them to be refreshingly melancholic. 

Rusty Williams: Grand Man

So....Hayley Williams' granddad made a record a while back (the 1970s) and it's just now seen release. Rusty Williams' Grand Man is a tour de force of soft rock. The nostalgia is strong on this one and gets you going right away. 

Where's my conversion van?

Yukimi: For You

Yukimi Nargano is a treasure of the world. Her music kisses me every day. For You is the name of her latest offering and it really does feel that way.

One of my faves...

Japanese Breakfast: For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)

Philly's own Japanese Breakfast is back with a wonderful new record called For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women). The word "chill" can't even begin to describe how relaxed this record is. Perfect vibe for today..

Opening track...

Peace: Polly With The Perfect Hair

Peace is back after a long hiatus with a new EP called Polly With The Perfect Hair. The four track outing shows the lads from Birmingham still going strong with their unique slant on pop.

Here is a taste...

Sam Akpro: Evenfall (Album of the Week)

London's own Sam Akpro gets my nod for Album of the Week. Evanfall is his first full length release after a series of singles and EP's. It's an Everest like opening volley that culminates all the songs we've heard so far in a perfect climax.

The album opens with this stunner...

And then it kicks it up a notch...

We get the love for my second favorite city in the world...

Akpro's music is a genre in and of itself. Start listening!!!

Destroyer: Dan's Boogie

Vancouver's own Destroyer is back with Dan's Boogie, the outfit's 14th record. What a long and storied career these amazing Canadians have had. Their latest effort really encapsulates how incredible they are.

One of my faves...

HotWax: Hot Shock

The debut album for the powerhouse indie band, Hot Wax, is here. Hot Shock shows that these Hastings, East Sussex gals are serious about their rock and roll!

Killer...

Rizzle Kicks: Competition is for Losers

Brighton's own Rizzle Kicks are back with a corker of a record. Easily their best yet, Competition is for Losers is a tour de force of stream of consciousness hip hop. Example...

Some of it even sounds like old school R&B...

Mos def in the running for my top albums of the year!

Steven Wilson: The Overview

Art Rock Wunderkind Steven Wilson is back with The Overview. What is life like on earth if we look at it from the universe's perspective? And how do we look at the universe? Both of those questions are answered on this magnifient work.

Opening track...

Andy Bell: Pinball Wanderer (Album Of The Week)

Andy Bell is a renaissance man. He has his own ridiculously awesome band (Ride), he plays with superstars (Oasis) and he makes great solo records. It's the latter that gets my nod for Album of the Week this week. Pinball Wanderer sees Bell stretching his musical muscle into some very interesting and innovative aural landscapes.

The album opens with this beauty...

And then drones into this exquisite monstrosity...

Later we have this gorgeous track...

It's amazing to this Cardiff lad stretch himself out there so much. Check it out!

LE SSERAFIM: HOT

LE SSERAFIM is back with a luscious new EP called HOT. And it is most warm. Five bloody mags tracks that will force you to dance. 

Opening track...

Lola Kirke: Trailblazer

I'm in an alt country sort of mood today so it's all about Lola Kirke. Her latest is called Trailblazer and it is simply wonderful. The stories she tells are most heartwarming. 

One of my faves...great title!

Brian D'Addario: Till The Morning

Brian D'Addario is a pop treasure. The Long Island native has been crafting amazing music for over two decades. His latest effort is called Till The Morning and it is pure genius. I feel like he should host his own variety show in the 1970's!

Opening and title track...

Bambara: Birthmarks

I have been quite enjoying Bambara's latest offering to the world. Birthmarks is a masterpiece of pop and goth. The laying of the keyboards and the vocals are astounding.

One of my faves...