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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...

It's been a brutal week and being a COVID shut-in got the better of me, so quick hits this week: Make time for these: * Brandi Ediss - Bees and Bees and Bees (Brandi is a friend, but her album is addictive and "Stupid Boyfriend" is a true treat. Genuinely great.) * DELANILA - Overloaded (Solid weird indie stuff.) * Hey, Chels - Everything Goes (A favorite this week, some grungy alt-poppish efforts.) * Hala - Red Herring (A fun, multi-genre adventure.) * V.V. Lightbody - Make a Shrine or Burn It (A solid expansion of her sound from her first album.) * Johanna Warren - Chaotic Good (Interesting singer-songwriter work here.) * Damn the Witch Siren - White Magic (Truly great modern-retro pop treats. I'm a big, big fan of this.) * Diet Cig - Do You Wonder About Me? (A solid follow-up to their debut.) * Car Seat Headrest - Making a Door Less Open (As compelling as always.) Of note: * Man Man - Dream Hunting in the Valley of the In-Between * Damie...