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Engulfed in bayou flavors, 'Ashtray Change' by Spayed Koolie exudes a bluesy, quagmire of scrumptious southern surfaces.

With ‘Children of Paradise’ Willie Nile has given an album perfectly suited to our time.

With 'Rumors of the Great White Skunk,' the Captain Ledge Band presents music uniquely different from run-of-the-mill country and Americana.

With 'Mother Electric,' Luca Chesney stages impressive artful sequences of marvelously emergent electro-pop.

'Terminal Velocity' radiates sonic brio, graceful energy, and primal momentum of imminent majesty.

I’ve always liked bands that have a clear aesthetic intention in their image and videos, and The FMs have that in spades. If you have a soft spot for the age of safety pins and black leather in rock and roll, you’re in for a good time.

Tinged with both retro and contemporary colors, 'Qualifiers' by Mark Rogers is tantalizingly nostalgic, yet at once embryonic.

The highlight of 'Tales from a Room' is the rich, delicate voice of Miriam Waks, with a striking exotic roundness, making it uniquely pleasing to listen to.

Bursting with grunge-pop energy, 'The Shit I Left in Duluth' is outstanding, pulsing with vivacious colors, an infectious rhythm, and Mary Bue’s satisfying voice.

Strapping, well-structured harmonics and Barca’s made-to-order voice make 'The Official' must-listen-to music.