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Photo courtesy Madeline Kenney If you haven't discovered the music of Madeline Kenney yet, now is a perfect time to jump on board. Her latest single, "Sucker," is both breezy and contemplative, which might be perfect for the summer of 2020. It's this light, gorgeous song that never gets cheery. Musically, it's not quite folk, and it's not quite indie rock. It leans towards pop but never really commits to that, either. Instead you get a sound that is truly unique to Madeline Kenney, while still feeling comforting and familiar. Plus, it features vocals from Lambchop's Kurt Wagner, which is always a plus. Madeline Kenney says of the song and video: "When I lived in Durham, I found myself sitting in the sun on the porch with a musical hero of mine, who was worried about losing their healthcare and not being able to afford to tour. It blew my mind and broke my heart that such a genius had to struggle with uncertainty in trying to make their art....

This weekend got away from me, so we're doing some quick hits: Highlights of the week: * Andrew Bird - My Finest Work Yet : While My Finest Work Yet probably doesn't reach the heights of some of his best work, this new album from Andrew Bird still succeeds in doing the trick in providing a classic Bird experience with a lot of solid songs and great moments throughout. * Tamaryn - Dreaming the Dark : Solid pop music that caught me my surprise. * Lambchop - This (Is What I Wanted to Tell You) : I've avoided Lambchop for some time, and after finally diving in on this minimalist approach, I just don't know why it took me so long. A great listen. * American Football - LP3 : I'm so glad they're back. This is at least as good as you think it should be, and is probably better. * Allison de Groot and Tatiana Hargreaves - Allison de Groot and Tatiana Hargreaves : A truly solid bluegrass release this week. One of the better ones of recent memory. * Sleeper - Th...