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Some great stuff this week. Album of the Week : Artist : Antarctigo Vespucci Album : Love in the Time of E-Mail Quick Description : Manic, amazing power pop. Why You Should Listen : You've loved Jeff Rosenstock up to now. Overall Thoughts : A few years back I tripped up on Jeff Rosenstock’s album Worry and pretty much fell hard for it. Antarctigo Vespucci is a power pop duo featuring Rosenstock and Chris Farren, both of which are contemporaries/colleagues of blog favorite Laura Stevenson, and this weird incestuous mishmash of singers and styles comes up with this amazingly awesome and manic and catchy and hooky and abrasive record that is easily one of the best of the week and might just be one of the better releases of the year. We’ll see, but this shouldn’t be missed. Recommendation : A wonderful listen this week. Artist : Eliza Shaddad Album : Future Quick Description : Solid indie singer-songwriter stuff. Why You Should Listen : This has broad appeal and some ...

A pretty stacked new release week this week. Album of the Week : Artist : CHVRCHES Album : Every Open Eye Quick Description : Sophomore effort by one of the most buzzed-about bands going right now. Why You Should Listen : You found their version of synth-heavy indie rock appealing during their first album; you like staying on top of the trends. Overall Thoughts : In a way, CHVRCHES couldn't win with this album. The anticipation was huge, the mythology behind things ever-growing. Somehow, some way, Every Open Eye improves upon the sound we all fell for while still feeling familiar and fresh. No sophomore slump here, and definitely the best releases of the week. Recommendation : A must listen for all. Artist : The Dead Weather Album : Dodge and Burn Quick Description : Latest outing from the Jack White rock side project. Why You Should Listen : You've missed the heavy grit of The Dead Weather; you're totally into anything Jack White does. Overall Thoughts ...