Charlotte Cornfield: Hurts Like Hell (Album of the Week)

Charlotte Cornfield is a treasure of Canada. Her soft and unyielding voice soothes me soul immensely. Her latest is called Hurts Like Hell and it's clearly her best effort. What hurts in your life? She covers the range of all of it in a eerily optimistic way.

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Next is the title track with a killer slide guitar...

Later we get this gem...

I'm in it for the long game with Ms. Charlotte. An absolute gift to the world.

Luke Winslow-King: Coast of Light

Sometimes you just need the Blues. And Luke Winslow-King's latest record, Coast of Light, delivers big time. It's not just his guitar work that shines here but his voice is simply magical.

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Fellow Mortals: STELLA'S BIRTH-DAY

Fellow Mortals have turned out an extraordinary record. STELLA'S BIRTH-DAY paints some very deep impressionalism and surrealism in its style and lyrics. The sound is slinky too! Here's to these former Trashcan Sinatras!

One of my faves...

ps goner: there's an atm inside

ps goner has released her debut record and it's clear that she is the pride of Edmonton, Alberta. there's an atm inside is a stunning effort, rooted deeply in that wispy and cosmic music with which David Lynch fans would be familiar.

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Penny Arcade: Double Exposure

Penny Arcade is back with a wonderful new record called Double Exposure. The light and airy feel to this album is maximum calmage for listeners. Ultimate chill...

Kick back...relax..

dreary: Birding

Dream pop lovers will very much heart the latest effort by London duo dreary. Birding is a stunning and ethereal cosmic journey in to the soul. Shimmering beauty, folks. 

One of my faves...

Joe Jackson: Hope and Glory (Album of the Week)

Joe Jackson has, for nearly five decades, completely destroyed me with his musical awesomeness. From the early days of the Joe Jackson band's insanely great pop and through all of his other stylistic exploration, Joe Jackson is dragon level awesome. Just a complete fucking gem of the music universe, bowing to no one on what style he wants to try.

His latest is called Hope and Glory and boy oh boy does it start off with a bang...

Just crazy...

After that, vintage Joe...

Later, he breaks my heart...

Joe Jackson is titan! Start listening to this record!

Uni Boys: Uni Boys

LA's own Uni Boys are back with a self titled record with jangly guitar pop that is guaranteed to jangle your heart and soul. Man, I just love music like this.

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Elizabeth & the Catapult: Responsible Friend

Haunting and moving are two words that very accurately describe the latest from Elizabeth & The Catapult, Responsible Friend. Who is your responsible friend?

Courtney Barnett: Creature of Habit

The incredibly talented and awesome Courtney Barnett is back with Creature of Habit. The pride of Sydney really shines on this record with style and pizazz. Those grooves are sick!

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Arlo Parks: Ambiguous Desire

Arlo Parks is a gem of the world. Her music hits me in the most unique and special Arlo Parks ways. Her latest ridiculous pile of awesomeness is called Ambiguous Desire and has 12 tracks (the perfect number and gold standard for records) and it's taken me on many magical journeys.

One of my faves...

U2: Easter Lily EP

U2 has surprised us all with yet another amazing EP. Easter Lily is a fantabulous collection of six songs that it right into their 40+ year lexicon of stellar music. 

Here is one my faves...some deep shit, brosephs and sisters...

Paula Kelley: Blinking As The Starlight Burns Out

The incredible innovations of Boston's own Paula Kelley are back with her latest release, Blinking As The Starlight Burns Out. This record is sensational! The sweeping grooves wash over you like starfall from the cosmos. 

Dig it!

Thundercat: Distracted (Album of the Week)

The eternal soul of Thundercat is back with an extraordinary effort called Distracted. The layers of pure R&B on this record are the very definition of infinity. The cosmos belongs to Thundercat. 

Opening track...

Later we get this gem with A$AP Rocky...

A solemn nod...

Folks, please join the rest of us in his universe

Sharp Pins: Radio DDR

The jangly and mildly cosmic guitars of Sharp Pins are on my mind today. Their latest is called Radio DDR and it makes me feel like I'm in a psychedelic lounge in 1971. 

Dig it!

Tom Misch: Full Circle

Ah, the sly stylings of Tom Misch. He has tapped into that soft, velvety sound that comforts the soul. His fourth long player is now out and easily his best effort. Full Circle hits deep and powerfully.

The New Pornographers: The Former Side Of

The New Pornographers are back with a wonderful new record called The Former Side Of. The Vancouver outfit really shines on this one with their energetic style and deeply self actualized lyrics. I love how all their voices sound.

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The Academy Is...: Almost There.

Chicago has produced some fantastic bands over the years. One of the finest is The Academy Is...and their latest cosmic journey is called Almost There. Dream pop at is finest. 

You are sucked in immediately...

Snail Mail: Ricochet

Time to space out wonderfully with the latest from Snail Mail. Ricochet is indie pop at its finest and Maryland lass Lindsey Jordan, the driving force behind Snail Mail, has really driven it out of the park with this latest effort.

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Special Friend: Clipping

Ah, the indie noise pop of Parisian duo Special Friend is quite intoxicating to me right now. Their latest release is called Clipping and it is magnificent. All of you must soak yourself in it immediately!

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