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Both the cover art and title of Mike Krol's new album give insight into what this record sounds like: a fuzzy, raw, emotional gut-punch full of cathartic, sing-a-long choruses and self-aware lyrics.

Better Oblivion Community Center is an exciting new collaboration between two extremely talented singer-songwriters, Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers, the latter of whom we discussed in episode #75. We discuss Better Oblivion Community Center's self-title

Buke and Gase is an experimental pop duo who make their own instruments and create an unclassifiable sound that rewards repeated listens. We discuss their new album "Scholars" on episode #98 of "For the Record."

Foxwarren is led by Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf, and brings a rich, complex warmth to the isolation of the Canadian prairie. We discuss it in-depth on episode #97 of "For the Record."

Boygenius is the group project of Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker, and Phoebe Bridgers, who recorded this six-song EP when they came together in an L.A. studio for a four-day break in their own solo touring schedules.

On the surface, Rubblebucket's fifth LP is a fun, energizing dose of electro-funk to which you can't help but dance. But dig a little deeper and you'll find a thoughtful meditation on finding joy and personal growth in the aftermath of major health and re

This is Ian Sweet's second record, but to some degree it's a solo debut by vocalist/guitarist Jilian Medford. We discuss Ian Sweet's rebirth with the melodic, experimental "Crush Crusher" in-depth on episode #94 of "For the Record."

Swearin' broke up 3 years ago, but have reunited for a third LP. We discuss Swearin's new record, "Fall into the Sun," in depth in episode #93 of "For the Record."

The Beths is a new power pop band from New Zealand who pile hooks upon hooks while also creating impressive depth. We discuss their debut LP, “Future Me Hates Me” in episode #92 of “For the Record.”

For their fourth studio album, Slothrust brings in a new producer and willingness to experiment, taking their guitar-driven sound in some unexpected directions. We discuss it in depth in episode #91 of “For the Record.”

Janelle Monáe breaks out of her history of doing concept albums in-character to make a more personal record that also serves as a statement of queer, black, feminist empowerment to which you can't help but dance.

Valley Queen's debut LP combines Natalie Carol's powerful vocals with 70s-tinged guitar rock that recalls both Florence and the Machine and Fleetwood Mac. We discuss it in depth in episode #89 of “For the Record.”

Oakland's own Fantastic Negrito has a story worthy of a Hollywood movie, and he uses his incredible life experience to bring emotion and depth to the modern blues fusion of his latest record, “Please Don't Be Dead.” We discuss it in depth in episode #88 o

Lindsey Jordan of Snail Mail is only 19 years old, but possesses a guitar prowess and emotional maturity that make her wise beyond her years. We discuss the dreamy textures of her Matador debut, “Lush,” in episode #87 of “For the Record.”

Flasher are a Washington D.C.-based trio who make tight, energetic, new-wavey post-punk that captures the urgency and anxiety of being young in 2018 America. We discuss their debut LP, “Constant Image,” on episode #86 of “For the Record.”

Neko Case combines her singular voice with a host of collaborators, branching out into a variety of musical styles and instrumentation choices to make what might be her best solo record yet — and it's mostly self-produced. We discuss it in depth in episo

British singer-songwriter L.A. Salami crosses genres in a style he describes as “post-modern blues.” In his new record, “City of Bootmakers,” he addresses both social and personal issues using songs that are tight, catchy, and will stick with you long aft

British singer-songwriter Frank Turner takes things in a new, synthier direction on his new record, “Be More Kind,” which is also his proposed solution to how we keep our sanity in an increasingly chaotic world. We discuss the album in depth in episode 83

The Forth Wanderers may be just out of high school, but they make compelling guitar rock with a wisdom beyond their years. We discuss their self-titled debut for Sub Pop Records in episode #82 of "For the Record."

Caroline Rose's sophomore record "LONER" is already one of our favorites of 2018, combining a great sense of humor with a pop sensibility that compels you to just keep the whole album on repeat, and we discuss it in detail in episode #81 of "For the Recor

Marlon Williams is only 27 but his extraordinary, Roy Orbison-esque croon has already won him fame in his native New Zealand. With "Make Way for Love," he branches out beyond a more stripped-down presentation of his amazing voice to bring us a record with

In Episode #79 of For the Record, we depart from our usual format to tell you about our favorite new discoveries from 2018's South by Southwest music conference (aka SXSW) in Austin. We discuss Gang of Youths, Haley Heynderickx, Mal Blum, Flasher, Carolin

Almost 30 years in, on their 11th studio album, Superchunk sound like they've been galvanized by national events, and bring us an album that's more vital and thrilling than anything they've done in years.

The fifth studio album from No Age, "Snares Like a Haircut," is also their first record in 5 years, and brings a welcome melodic sensibility to their noisy, art-rock roots. We discuss it in-depth on episode #77 of "For the Record."

The fourth studio album from Portland-based Typhoon, "Offerings," is a meditation on memory and loss that's emotionally absorbing and an incredible artistic achievement. We discuss it in-depth on episode #76 of "For the Record."