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Artist : The New Eves Album : The New Eve is Rising Quick Thoughts : This was a total unknown for me coming in. I was in love by the second track, I was telling multiple people about them midway through, and I decided that this was one of the better things I've heard in recent memory by the end of my first listen. I think I described them as if the B-52s joined a witch cult, and I stand by that: nothing else sounds quite like The New Eves, and they are 100% a band to watch out for, because this album is truly outstanding. Songs of Note : "Highway Man," "Cow Song," "Mid Air Glass," "Circles," "Mary" Artist : Haru Nemuri Album : ekkolaptómenos Quick Thoughts : Is Hanu Nemuri hyperpop? Electroclash? Just her own thing, man? Whatever we want to call it, she's a unique voice and this latest albuim further proves it. This doesn't try to be anything it isn't, and it is accessible in a way I didn't fully antici...

Artist : Hayley Williams Album : Petals for Armor Quick Description : Paramore lead singer goes solo. Why You Should Listen : This is not Paramore-lite, and has a number of great moments. Overall Thoughts : I was never much of a Paramore guy ( with one exception ) but songs from this debut have been trickling out for a while. Between "Simmer" and "Cinnamon," I knew I'd find a lot to like, but it turns out the whole effort is a well-produced record that has a lot of great and vulnerable singer-songwriter elements. I don't know what her reputation is in music these days or if anyone makes a connection to Paramore who isn't already a fan, but that shouldn't matter to anyone here: this is a solid listen that you're almost certain to enjoy (and be sure to keep your ears out for the Bridgers/Dacus/Baker cameo). Recommendation : Definitely worth the time. Artist : Virginia Trance Album : Vincent's Playlist Quick Description : Some great...