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Artist : Tele Novella Album : Poet's Tooth Quick Thoughts : Tele Novella describes their music on Spotify as "coin-operated medieval country songs through a 1950s western lens," and I can't find a better way to describe the entire package here. It's a soft, familiar listen with highlights throughout, and with a perspective and aesthetic that feels pure and authentic. This was a great listen this week, and comes highly recommended. Songs of Note : "Young & Free," "Hard-Hearted Way," "The Unicorn," "Changeless Kingdom," "Poet's Tooth" Artist : Family Obligation Album : Grow Up Quick Thoughts : I don't know how I tripped up on "Black Hole" a few weeks back, but this sort of indie pop-punk warms my heart and Family Obligation is amazing at it. Hooks for days, it's noisy and melodic with a little attitude and a lot of fun. This band has largely flown under the radar so far, but deser...

Photo by Rafael Barker The music from West Virginia's Hello June is one of those sounds that's instantly familiar and yet unique. Sarah Rudy's band recently released a new single, "Interstate," that is raw roots meets indie rock. In the song, Rudy pours her soul out in an intimate way that belies the largeness of "Interstate." It may start off more quiet and intimate, but once it gets going its a near anthemic rocker. It has that folk meets indie rock vibe of Lucy Dacus but the huge roots rock sound of Drive-By Truckers towards the end.  You can watch the video for "Interstate" below. Artifacts is due out October 6 on 31 Tigers Records. For more on Hello June, check out the artist's website .

Artist : Aurora Album : Infections of a Different Kind Quick Description : Why You Should Listen : Overall Thoughts : I think what is interesting about this mini-album is how seemingly fully-formed Aurora came to us. There is a difference between being stuck in a rut, like we see with countless acts on follow-ups to successful efforts, and pushing the boundaries of what clearly worked in a debut. The strength of this is in its cohesion – there aren’t any songs that jump out as individual pieces as we got with the first full-length, but it’s a better unit of songs in comparison. Fans will like it, newcomers will like it, there’s nothing wrong with this. Recommendation : Artist : Miss World Album : Keeping Up With Miss World Quick Description : Sugary sweet rock straight out of the garage. Why You Should Listen : You need something to change/maintain your peppy disposition. Overall Thoughts : Bubblegummy poppy rock music that just makes me happy. There’s not a lot more to...