More than 30 years into a try-it-all career that began in punk and has since worked its way through countless iterations of dance music -- 'Innocents' feels like the work of an artist who's been liberated to pursue beauty and emotion in as many forms as he can muster.

Elf Power has long been known for its idiosyncratic psych-pop and rock songs about mythical worlds. But for its latest album, the band takes a surprisingly dark turn into personal, introspective territory. It's Elf Power's best new album in a decade.

How does "Gimme" compare to "Defriended" and "I Won't Be Long?" Does Beck's new material live up to his past work? Add your thoughts in the comments section below.

Au Revoir Simone stands out because its members offset their lush keyboard melodies and faultless vocal harmonies with serrated melancholy. But the Brooklyn band also knows well enough to inject its songs with sass and snap.

Summer never ends in the music of Best Coast. "I Don't Know How" is the new single from the L.A.-based duo, featuring Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno. The song is the last cut from their seven-song EP called Fade Away due out October 22.

The Glaswegians' debut showcases a band that bridges styles and eras on the strength of its own charisma. Though it can be ominous, even aggressive, Chvrches' electro-pop songs maintain a disarming fizziness.

Mazzy Star's first album in 17 years arrives as the band's sound is being echoed by artists like Beach House. Seasons of Your Day serves as a welcome second act -- a lovely, intoxicating record which showcases the duo's evolution, too.

Listen to Volcano Choir's sophomore release, Repave, and you'll find yourself enveloped in a swarm of lush, structured soundscapes, strings, percussion, vocal harmonies and mystery.

Back in February, The Current staff got together and thought, "What would happen if listeners could sound off on music that the programming team were considering adding to our playlist?" So we hosted a public music meeting for listeners.

Ella Yelich-O'Connor, also now as Lorde, just debuted the second single off her forthcoming Pure Heroine. The first single, "Royals", has fared very well on The Chart Show for several weeks now, so what do you think about the new track?