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Two weeks of music in one convenient package! 22 July 2022 Artist : Pool Kids Album : Pool Kids Quick Thoughts : Pool Kids are the alt-rock band you've wanted for a while. "Conscious Uncoupling" grabbed me nearly immediately, and the rest of the album ended up being surprise after surprise. It's great, and it's one of the recent highlights of the summer. Songs of Note : "Conscious Uncoupling," "Comes in Waves," "I Hope You're Right" Artist : Alex the Astronaut Album : How to Grow a Sunflower Underwater Quick Thoughts : I loved loved loved Alex the Astronaut's debut, and while her follow-up is definitely a little different, it has more than enough of the endearing qualities that set her apart to be worth the time and the listen. "Octopus" is the best of the collection of tracks without filler, and this should be part of your rotation. Songs of Note : "Octopus" Artist : Nina Nastasia Album : Ri...

Artist : Old 97's Album : Twelfth Quick Description : Latest album from the alt-rock band. Can you guess which number? Why You Should Listen : Old 97's remain one of the more consistent bands out there. Overall Thoughts : Be real: have they put out a bad album? They have a lot of good albums, and maybe not every one is memorable, but it is such a pleasant surprise every time we get an album anyway, and the band is so consistent in songwriting and quality that it's difficult to think of a band that does what they do better for so long. This is unlikely to be anyone's favorite Old 97's album, but... Recommendation : ...it's likely to be one of your favorites this week. Artist : Alex the Astronaut Album : The Theory of Absolutely Nothing Quick Description : Debut album from an Australian singer-songwriter. Why You Should Listen : It's bright, gorgeous singer-songwriter stuff. Overall Thoughts : This came out nowhere for me. I hadn't heard o...