Amos Lee - "Hold on Tight"
Amos Lee never misses and his new single is further proof positive.
Recommendations
Still Corners - "Secret World"
The new single from Still Corners is an ideal treatise for their entire catalog.
Georgia Reed - "Haunted"
Georgia Reed's new single has us hoping for a lot more in the same vein.
The Lives of Famous Men - "You and Me in the PRC"
The new single from TLoFM is a sing-along power-pop number that carries darker themes within.
Grizfolk - "Medicine Man"
Grizfolk's propulsive new single describes the slow descent we've all likely felt at times.
MJ Lenderman - "Knockin"
A cathartic and connective refrain that makes a believer out of anyone willing to lend an ear to Lenderman's latest.
Corvair - "Wrong Again"
Check out the premiere of Corvair's vulnerable new single here.
Worriers - "Trust Your Gut"
Lauren Denitzio is a master at marrying propulsive melodies with personal experiences.
RIP Dunes - "In Real Life"
Caveman's Matthew Iwanusa is back with a dreamy new outlet, RIP Dunes
HAHA - "Only Gets Better"
The new collaboration from Maria Taylor and Mike Bloom is immediate and infectious.
Katie Boeck - Calico
Katie Boeck's 'Calico' is easygoing and enjoyable in every good way.
The Gaslight Anthem - "Positive Charge"
"Positive Charge" is a full-throated, fist-raising anthem that reflects back on days gone by and longs to celebrate whatever time is left.
Miirrors - Motion and Picture
A competing debut from a Chicago band that's been in the works for decades.
Fruit Bats - "We Used to Live Here"
A lovely acoustic number that allows the fleeting notices of the places Johnson has been to take center stage.
The Paper Kites - "The Sweet Sound of You"
There's a lovely tenderness at work in The Paper Kites' new single.
Delacey - Man on the Moon
A haunting composition anchored by Delacey's vocal power and a lovelorn analogy that works beautifully with the mood.
Matt Nathanson - The Lexington EP
A short five-song set that showcases Matt Nathanson at home in intimate arrangements
Joseph - "Nervous System"
"Nervous System" sends a strong signal that the pop prowess showcased last time around is still fueling plenty more music.
Cayucas - "Sayulita"
A dreamy haze and vivid imagery make this an ideal beachside listen.
Tancred - "Jars"
Jess Abbott's short new single quickly builds a captivating world all its own.
Aubrey Haddard - "Future Boxes"
Aubrey Haddard's new single is a moody, compelling number.
The Killers - Pressure Machine
Pressure Machine is a gift to a struggling world and a roundabout lesson on the virtues of grace.
Andrew Belle - Nightshade
Andrew Belle's latest swims in the same twilight pop waters that have captivated us in the past.
William Fitzsimmons - Ready the Astronaut
William Fitzsimmon's new LP is a stylistic leap forward.
Foy Vance - "Sapling"
Foy Vance's substantive songwriting has given us another resonant gift in "Sapling".
Beth Whitney - Into the Ground
Beth Whitney's new album is a beautifully grounded masterwork.
Counting Crows - Butter Miracle Suite One
This new EP features the best songwriting we’ve seen from Counting Crows since 'Recovering the Satellites'.
The Wallflowers - "Maybe Your Heart's Not In It No More"
Jakob Dylan and company are back with a smooth and steady single that goes down easy.
The FMs - "Song X"
The FMs are back with the striking, subversive modern/synth rock of "Song X."
Squirrel Flower - "I'll Go Running"
Squirrel Flower's latest single is the most wonderful kind of slow burn.
Counting Crows - "Elevator Boots"
The Crows' new single is the culmination of what Adam Duritz and the band have been doing their last few albums.
Tearjerker - "Deep End"
Check out the video premiere for Tearjerker's new single "Deep End"
Willa Amai - "Ocean (Acoustic)"
Watch the video premiere of Willa Amai's new single "Ocean"
Anya Marina - "Shut Up (Live from Rockwood, NYC)"
Don't miss this premiere from Anya's album 'Live and Alone in New York'
Jon Foreman - Departures
Jon Foreman's latest solo album invites listeners on an important but difficult journey outside of themselves.
Frances Lion - "Garden"
Hear the premiere of the charismatic new single from Frances Lion
Peter Bjorn and John - Endless Play EP
Peter Bjorn and John end the year with a multi-faceted EP that reveals the creativity of each member.
Corvair - "Sailor Down"
Corvair's new single, "Sailor Down," and has us excited for next year's debut LP.
Leisure - Side A
A silky smooth amalgam of laid-back R&B and bedroom pop with hints of '70s funk.
Sarah Dooley, "When You're Gone"
Sarah Dooley's new single chronicles the journey to find strength after heartbreak.
Photo Ops - "Walking Under the Trees"
Photo Ops' lovely new single has us excited for the forthcoming album, 'Pure At Heart.'
Smith, Lyle & Moore - "Werewolf"
The new single from Smith, Lyle & Moore is an immediate favorite.
Sarah Walk - Another Me
Equal parts painful and poignant, 'Another Me' is a solo masterpiece
The Naked and Famous - Recover
The Naked and Famous prove once again that great art is borne from great pain.
Owen - The Avalanche
On his tenth record under the moniker of Owen, Mike Kinsella digs deep enough to do lasting damage and provide something like catharsis.
Matthew Ryan - "Heaven is a Place on Earth"
Ryan's timely interpretation of Belinda Carlisle's classic is a beautiful anthem in these darker days.
Lucinda Williams - Good Souls Better Angels
Every Lucinda Williams album is a jewel, but this is her best record since 1998's 'Car Wheels On a Gravel Road.'
M. Ward - Migration Stories
The tenth album from M. Ward is a rewarding listen for anyone on the journey between here and there.
Brendan Benson - Dear Life
Benson's latest solo LP is a strong statement from a veteran musician still willing to push the boundaries.
Handsome Ghost - "Massachusetts"
We're thrilled to premiere the lovely performance vid from Handsome Ghost's new single "Massachusetts"
Body Count - Carnivore
Ice T and Body Count return with another solid, heavy-hitting set.
Matthew Good - Moving Walls
Twenty five years in, Matthew Good has released a true masterpiece with 'Moving Walls.'
Sarah Harmer - Are You Gone
Sarah Harmer's observations burn beautifully on her first album in 10 years.
Joshua Hyslop - Embers EP
The acoustic beauty of Joshua Hyslop's latest allows us to know we're not alone in our searching.
Joseph - Trio Sessions Vol. 1
The first Trio Sessions release showcase the dynamism of Joseph in brilliant new ways.
Pearl Jam - Dance of the Clairvoyants
The new Pearl Jam is a truly revitalized and reimagined effort that shows a band with plenty of surprises still in hand.
Bombay Bicycle Club - Everything Else Has Gone Wrong
The underlying reminders to get up and stay up is what pushes Everything Else Has Gone Wrong over the top
The Avett Brothers - Closer Than Together
The Avett Brothers harken back to folk traditions on Closer Than Together, a record easy on the ears but tough on the soul.
Analogue: An Autumn Playlist
We made a playlist for to celebrate the season of Autumn. We hope you enjoy it and share it with your friends.
Cursive - Get Fixed
Cursive is in survival-mode on Get Fixed, an album full of volatile songs that reflects who we have become.
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy / Bryce Dessner / Eighth blackbird - When We Are Inhuman
A collaboration between some of the most inventive and talented musicians in the indie scene yields deep, fruitful results.
Richard Buckner - Impasse
Richard Buckner confronts the darkness and the light on Impasse. Eighteen years later, it still sounds vital.
Jay Som - Anak Ko
Every song here is a truly unique collection of timbres that balance each other like a well-planned meal.
Greg Laswell - Covers II
You'd never know these weren't Laswell originals if not for the album's title.
Joseph - Good Luck, Kid
The only question will be how much brighter the spotlight will get for a trio that deserves the largest of platforms.
milo - Who Told You to Think??!!?!?!?!
Ultimately this album will go down as the magnum opus in the milo catalog.
Sarah Jaffe - This Is Better, Pt. 1 & 2
Jaffe's intoxicating mix of twilight compositions and lyrical confidence makes This Is Better worth your time.
Sam Cohen - The Future's Still Ringing In My Ears
Sam Cohen's new album, from beginning to end, is intoxicating and inventive.
Judah & The Lion - Pep Talks
Judah & The Lion have served up a subversively honest set that holds the power of shared sentiments and stories.
DELANILA - "Time Slips Away"
Don't miss the hypnotic new single from DELANILA, whose work conjures Madonna's ability to be both seductive and muscular.
Joel Levi - "Light in the Neon Sign"
Joel Levi's new single is an infectious glass raised to the blissful moments that often fade from view.
Aqualung - Additional Futures
Matt Hales' melodic mastery further unfolds on this all-too-short EP
Lily & Madeleine - Canterbury Girls
Lily & Madeleine make a beautiful album from their bruises and brokenness.
Angelo De Augustine - Tomb
Angelo De Augustine's third album, Tomb, sounds like a collective memory, familiar, intimate, and delicate.
Low - Double Negative
Low have proven themselves to be anything but trapped on Double Negative. A late-career reinvention brings their heaviest record yet
Deaf Havana - Rituals
Angsty, vibrant, and deeply religious, the Deaf Havana's Rituals will leave listeners singing refrains and pondering deep themes.
Middle Kids - Lost Friends
Lost Friends, the debut LP from Sydney trio Middle Kids, will put you through the ringer in the most cathartic, way possible
Phantastic Ferniture
Phantastic Ferniture shows off the trio's ability to craft some of the most infectious songs of the year.
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe
A genre-spanning prog rock album from the 80s is still rich with pertinent lyrics and incredible music.
The Get Up Kids - Kicker
There's room enough for everyone on The Get Up Kid's gloriously catchy new EP, Kicker.
Courtney Barnett - Tell Me How You Really Feel
Courtney Barnett uses the ten-song album cycle as a channel for her emotions and a call for honesty.
Jack River - Sugar Mountain
Something possesses these songs from Jack River—an ethos from a deeper well.
Horse Feathers - Appreciation
Horse Feathers pack up and head East to make the best record of their career.
Lemuria - Recreational Hate
Lemuria shed some skin and make an artfully crafted record with staying power
Michael Flynn - Pretend Like
Charleston-based Michael Flynn is confident, and that confidence manifests itself in his recent release, Pretend Like.
Indigo Girls - Swamp Ophelia
Equal parts light and dark, Swamp Ophelia captures the interconnectedness of the Indigo Girls and their music.
Kris Gruen - "What Brings You"
Kris Gruen puts passion in each syllable, pouring a bit of himself into each sound and word on his latest track, "What Brings You."
Richard Edwards - "Minefield
Another irresistible melody offered up as a firstfruit to what will likely be another compelling album
Kristoffer Bolander, "To Come Back"
A new delicate pop number from Bolander whose beauty is in the details
Hovvdy - Cranberry
Austin, Texas band Hovvdy demonstrates lo-fi and prolific tendencies on their latest release, Cranberry