Featured New Album Releases

Paramore

This Is Why

Atlantic / Fueled by Ramen Records

Pop/Rock

An artfully raw post-punk vibe and candidly straightforward lyrics mark the Nashville group's sixth album.

— Matt Collar

Kelela

Raven

Warp

R&B

The progressive R&B singer/songwriter and producer returns from a lengthy absence with a potent, emotionally open, sometimes pointed second LP.

— Andy Kellman

Yo La Tengo

This Stupid World

Matador

Pop/Rock

America's quintessential indie rock band embrace a new level of D.I.Y. with an album reflecting the mastery of their process.

— Mark Deming

Tennis

Pollen

Mutually Detrimental

Pop/Rock

Reliably tender and well-produced music that manages to feel comforting and engender soft excitement at the same time.

— Tim Sendra

Andy Shauf

Norm

Anti-

Pop/Rock

Even God has trouble figuring out other people in this audacious and thoughtful song cycle.

— Mark Deming

Quasi

Breaking the Balls of History

Sub Pop

Pop/Rock

The upside of car wrecks, painful band breakups, and global pandemics? A great reunion album from this indie rock duo.

— Mark Deming

The Rolling Stones

Grrr Live!

Mercury Studios

Pop/Rock

An album documenting a guest-laden December 15, 2012 show from the 50 & Counting tour.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Maps

Counter Melodies

Mute

Electronic, Pop/Rock

The English musician takes something of a left turn and delivers a sleek, deeply satisfying dance record.

— Timothy Monger

Brad Mehldau

Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays the Beatles

Nonesuch

Jazz

The jazz pianist offers his intimate and nuanced interpretation of the Beatles songbook.

— Matt Collar

The Auteurs

People 'Round Here Don't Like to Talk About It: The Complete EMI Recordings

Cherry Red

Pop/Rock

Career-spanning collection that includes all the band's albums, B-sides, demos, and non-album tracks.

— Tim Sendra

Amber Arcades

Barefoot on Diamond Road

Fire Records

Pop/Rock

A change of pace that finds the project swerving into dramatic, surprising pop songs full of darkness and pain.

— Tim Sendra

Album cover for Vertigo Days: Live from Alien Research Center by Markus Acher / Micha Acher / Cico Beck / Andi Haberl / Theresa Loibl / The Notwist / Max Punktezahl / Karl Ivar Refseth

Markus Acher / Micha Acher / Cico Beck / Andi Haberl / Theresa Loibl / The Notwist / Max Punktezahl / Karl Ivar Refseth

Vertigo Days: Live from Alien Research Center

Morr Music

Pop/Rock

The band's reimagining of Vertigo Days brings the concert experience to their studio with intimate and undeniably kinetic results.

— Heather Phares

Chase Rice

I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go to Hell

Broken Bow

Country

The bro-country architect grows up on this sincere, earnest album.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine

El Ten Eleven

Valley of Fire

Joyful Noise

Pop/Rock

The instrumental rock duo depart from their usually danceable sound with a more somber, reflective outing.

— Paul Simpson

Andy Bell

Strange Loops & Outer Psyche

Sonic Cathedral

Pop/Rock

Compilation collects three EPs' worth of remixes, acoustic versions, and other bonus material related to this Ride/Oasis member's 2022 solo album Flicker.

— Fred Thomas

Vario / Steven Wilson

Steven Wilson Presents Intrigue: Progressive Sounds in UK Alternative Music 1979–89

Edsel

Pop/Rock, Electronic, Avant-Garde

Extensive compilation of '80s post-punk, art rock, synth pop, and other wild sounds curated by Porcupine Tree guitarist Steven Wilson.

— Fred Thomas

Amy Ray

If It All Goes South

Daemon Records

Pop/Rock, Country

Ray's Southern reckoning continues on this beautifully written, earthy set that celebrates compassion and hope.

— Timothy Monger

Black Belt Eagle Scout

The Land, The Water, The Sky

Saddle Creek Records

Pop/Rock

Traversing distortion-fueled noise rock and intimate guitar song, Katherine Paul's third LP was inspired by returning to her tribal community in 2020.

— Marcy Donelson