Featured New Releases for
February 10, 2023

This Is Why

Atlantic / Fueled by Ramen Records
An artfully raw post-punk vibe and candidly straightforward lyrics mark the Nashville group's sixth album.

— Matt Collar

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

This Stupid World

Matador
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

Pollen

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

— Tim Sendra

Norm

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

— Mark Deming

Strange Loops & Outer Psyche

Sonic Cathedral
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

Taken by Force

ATO
Australian band that worships at the altar of Radio Birdman does right by their influences with some help from Rob Younger.

— Mark Deming

All of This Is Chance

Rough Trade
The distinctive Irish singer/songwriter's deeply felt fifth full-length effort seeks to reconnect to the natural world.

— James Christopher Monger

Redefining Element 78

Whirlwind Recordings
On her second Whirlwind date, the English pianist and composer expands her compositional reach with this canny suite.

— Thom Jurek

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