“California Nights” by Best Coast
With a new label and some slick production moves, Best Coast’s California Nights rocks and harmonizes its way into our bright summer; let’s see if it stays there.
“Kindred” by Passion Pit
It’s the same old but good old for synth-pop wonder Passion Pit’s new album Kindred.
“Sound & Color” by Alabama Shakes
It’s rare that an album’s title can so properly reflect its sound, but Alabama Shakes does it with Sound & Color.
“Jackrabbit” by San Fermin
Charlene Kaye and San Fermin elevate hopeless melancholy with vibrant baroque pop tunes.
“Foil Deer” by Speedy Ortiz
Speedy Ortiz ups its production game on the dense and thorny Foil Deer, and it stands to occupy turntable space for time to come.
“What For?” by Toro y Moi
Toro y Moi’s vast range of musical influences are showcased in What For, perhaps better than he’s managed to this point in his young career.
“Dark Place” by Jessie Baylin
For all of you wishing Dusty Springfield has been reincarnated, Jessie Baylin’s Dark Place is proof that Buddha loves you.
"New Glow" by Matt and Kim
With New Glow, Matt and Kim prove sometimes it's alright to reach out to the high school crowd.