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Artist : Megan From Work Album : Girl Suit Quick Thoughts : So this was a pleasant surprise. Megan From Work is a Manchester, NH-based indie rock act that is equal parts that dog. and Charly Bliss, and it's the sort of power pop I absolutely love. This is a band to watch, for sure, because this could catch fire the right way and they could become your next big indie thing if they keep it up. A mandatory listen, and easily the best of the week. Songs of Note : "Saturn Return," "Loving Me," "The PIMS" Artist : All Feels Album : This Place is a Message Quick Thoughts : Speaking of pleasant surprises, Northampton, MA's All Feels are new to me even if they are old to the scene. There's not one single way to pigeonhole their sound - it's got indie flavor with some psych/pop/alt notes - but the point is honestly that the songs are just so great. "Keanu" is a favorite this week, but I just kept jumping back to Spotify because ...

Artist : Le Ren Album : Leftovers Quick Thoughts : Probably my favorite listen this week, Le Ren offers a folky effort that excels at really great melodic and musical content. I don't know much of anything about this act, but she seems to be a transport from the 1960s in her overall approach, and this debut is one I'll be going back to very quickly. Songs of Note : "Dyan," "Who's Going to Hold Me Next?" Artist : Julia Shapiro Album : Zorked Quick Thoughts : Julia Shapiro excels in the sort of shoegazey stuff I know I love. This record gives me some real Marissa Nadler vibes, for sure, but it's really its own thing in a lot of respects. I really enjoyed this, it's the right kind of heavy for me this week. Songs of Note : "Come With Me," "Zorked" Artist : Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Album : Georgia Blue Quick Thoughts : This is a charity record for Georgia elections, so know that going in, but a really interesting...