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We're a third of the way through the year already. How did this happen? With 17 new releases, we're splitting this in two Album of the Week : Artist : Kathinka Album : Kathinka Quick Description : Dreamy indie pop. Why You Should Listen : This is a gorgeous musical mix. Overall Thoughts : My biggest problem with this album is that it’s only eight songs long. I’ve had them looped in my playlists for some time, but this album so perfectly straddles the line between alt-rock and dreamy pop rock that it’s difficult to find any real problems with it. Recommendation : It’s simply a must-listen this week. Artist : Kasey Chambers and The Fireside Disciples Album : Campfire Quick Description : Deep roots music from a perpetually-underrated roots artist. Why You Should Listen : Kasey Chambers has been consistently great for decades. Overall Thoughts : With the other Kacey sucking up a lot of the country air, it’s easy to forget that another country Kasey is still maki...

A good week for new releases overall. Let's get right to it. Prince/Prince & 3rd Eye Girl - ART OFFICIAL AGE / PLECTRUMELECTRUM : Prince is back this week with two albums - one on his own, and one with his new side group 3rd Eye Girl. Prince is always interesting enough to give a listen to, but, truth be told, only the 3rd Eye Girl album, PLECTRUMELECTRUM , is something I see myself going back to for more. The releases are not nearly as unmemorable as, say, the new U2 from a few weeks back, but the solo piece certainly doesn't have the same flair to it. Give both a listen, but temper your expectations. Kat Edmonson - The Big Picture : Kat Edmonson's new album continues along the fun, jazzy, classic singer path that she's been on for a while now, but this album is definitely a step ahead for her musically. A lot of really good, memorable tracks, and her clear, distinct voice doesn't feel overproduced at all in ways many of these albums tend to go. I gen...