Castanets : First Light’s Freeze

A short, but sweet follow-up to San Diegan’s debut.

Celebration : Celebration

And what a celebration it is.

Paul Weller : As Is Now

Incorporating the best of his career into one great album.

The Fiery Furnaces : Rehearsing My Choir

Not for the casual listener. Not even close.

Apollo Sunshine : Apollo Sunshine

The Freewheeling Apollo Sunshine.

Sarah Blasko : The Overture and the Underscore

Pleasant songs from quirky singer-songwriter.

Stiffed : Burned Again

Young band creates dancey debut.

plunderphonics tracks Jason Forrest

Jason Forrest : Shamelessly Exciting

Exciting, shameless, and altogether great.

Dar Williams : My Better Self

An apt title for new set from an old favorite.

Animal Collective : Feels

Looks like art-folk, feels like a rock record.

Infomatik : Technologies

Seattle band finds the meeting place between Joy Division and New Order.

Miguel Mendez : My Girlfriend is Melting

Long Beach singer-songwriter’s debut combines beautiful songcraft with gritty rock.

dios (malos) : dios (malos)

Feels just like the first time.

Fleshtones : Beachhead

Just like New Year’s Eve