The Black Keys – “Fever” (stream)
The Black Keys scale back on their roots and once again change gears with a new single.
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Sharon Van Etten Releases New Single “Taking Chances” + Tour Dates
Sharon Van Etten once again tweaks her signature sound just the right amount.
Sturgill Simpson Releases New Single “Living the Dream” (stream)
Contemporary honky-tonk hero Sturgill Simpson follows 2013’s successful debut with a new single and a forthcoming album.
Lydia Loveless: Somewhere Else
With a graceful and gradual shift, Loveless has been carving a path toward a distinct sound. On Somewhere Else, she hits the sweet spot between where she came from and where she’s going.
Conor Oberst – “Hundreds of Ways” (stream)
Bright Eyes frontman releases a freewheeling, genre-jumping single from his forthcoming solo album.
Irene Kelley: Pennsylvania Coal
On her first album in more than a decade, the coal miner's granddaughter proves she's at her best when she pieces together her own story.
The Farewell Drifters: Tomorrow Forever
While they are still extremely technical and carefully arranged, it’s nice to see the Farewell Drifters let go a little bit, pushing themselves in a few different directions.
Tennis: Small Sound
They haven’t totally lost their 1950s pop-rock gleam, but Tennis bulks up their sound.
Starlings, TN: All the Good Times
While the perpetual exploration throughout All the Good Times is breezy and freewheeling enough to avoid bubbles of boredom, it's also the thorn in the record's side.