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Some good stuff this week! Artist : Mal Blum Album : Pity Boy Quick Description : Superlative indie rock from a favorite here. Why You Should Listen : Straddles perfectly the line between old and new. Overall Thoughts : We’re been low-key fans of Mal Blum for a while now, and this new album is pretty much the perfect tone not only for the current indie/alt landscape, but for a couple of aging hipsters like ourselves still clinging to the rock music of our youth. While many acts deliberately attempt to operate in the musical ideas of the past, MB gives the impression of making the music she’s interested in making, and it shows in a superlative album this week. Recommendation : It will be a highlight in nearly anyone’s rotation this week, so don’t miss out. Artist : BEA1991 Album : Brand New Adult Quick Description : Offbeat electronic effort. Why You Should Listen : This is one that is often hard to describe. Overall Thoughts : I’ve highlighted a few odd indie electric...

Album of the Week : Artist : Mal Blum Album : You Look a Lot Like Me Quick Description : First album on Don Giovanni from the indie rock singer-songwriter, produced by Marissa Paternoster of Screaming Females. Why You Should Listen : It's unlike anything released as of late; you enjoy up-front vocals and confessional-style songwriting. Overall Thoughts : This album surprised me in part because I didn't know what to expect, and in part because what I ended up with was something a lot more interesting and enjoyable than I anticipated. You won't find a lot of Screaming Females influence on here, and it's perhaps closer to Courtney Barnett than your standard indie rock women, but this is still a must listen for this week overall. One of the better albums I've heard of late. Recommendation : Solid release, definitively my favorite of the week. Artist : Eagles of Death Metal Album : Zipper Down Quick Description : Fourth album from the Queens of the Stone Ag...