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More American holiday summer doldrums... Album of the Week : Artist : SOPHIE Album : OIL OF EVERY PEARL'S UN-INSIDES Quick Description : Weird pop deconstructions. Why You Should Listen : SOPHIE is a sought-after producer and buzzed-about musician. Overall Thoughts : Album of the week here is sort of a strange, nearly impenetrable one in many regards. Seemingly the result of taking a bunch of pop music, pouring it into a blender full of David Lynch movies, and letting it run for a few minutes, this is an artistic and musical achievement that I fully and completely enjoyed even though I don’t know if I can truly recommend it to anyone who doesn’t enjoy a good, challenging listen. My recommendation? It’s a slow week anyway, and this might open up a whole new genre for you. It’s that good. Recommendation : A challenge, but a good one. Artist : Onlyness Album : Onlyness Quick Description : More retro rock, but without the pretense. Why You Should Listen : You miss th...

Photo by Adam Muro The Hudson River Valley has a long history of being a home of fantastic Americana, dating back to the days of Pete Seeger. The latest entry into that history is Onlyness. Their single, "Somebody's Son," is a sparse yet lush laid back song, in the vein of the mellow side of early Wilco. It's quiet and captivating, with just enough melody to keep you enthralled. It's by no means traditional, revivalist folk, but something about it will strike you as classic. This could be the beginning of something truly special. You can listen to "Somebody's Son" below. The self titled debut album from Onlyness will be out July 6 on Five Kill Records. For more on Onlyness, check them/him out on Facebook .