This week on New Hot, we're exploring new releases from a band known for wearing surgical masks during live shows, an artist who got her start on YouTube and a duo who have recorded all of their albums in different countries. These are our three recommended album releases for the week of November 12.

This week on New Hot, we're exploring new releases from a band on the record label started by Animal Collective, a new 12" from Beyonce's sister and a Brooklyn group who has collaborated in the past with Bjork and David Byrne.

Hard rockin' Austin-based blues revivalist Gary Clark Jr. is out with a new video for his sweaty, horn-powered funk-rock workout "Ain't Messin' Round."

Haley Bonar has been crafting gorgeous, stately pop and wounded ballads for more than a decade now. She'll release her as-yet-untitled sixth album in early 2013, but is leading off with the darkly sparkling "Bad Reputation."

This week, much of the new music we're featuring on our airwaves comes from lesser-known acts. Check out some of these great songs, from a lovely hip-hop anthem about universal love to psych-rock revivalism.

Red Hot Chili Peppers are well-known for their eccentric and flamboyant personalities on stage. While their antics are well-documented among concert goers and super fans, the casual listener may be somewhat mystified by this legendary group, who've been together for nearly 30 years.

Baltimore duo Beach House stopped by The Current studios to chat with Mark Wheat, take over our airwaves and play some of the songs they're feeling lately.

Silversun Pickups lead singer, Brian Aubert, hijacks our airwaves to share his musical picks in this edition of Theft of the Dial

Metric's most recent visit to the Twin Cities included a dynamite show to a packed-house at the State Theater in Minneapolis; but before they even did the soundcheck, they took over our airwaves.

What would The Current sound like if it were run by the Liverpudlians from The Wombats? We find out in this edition of Theft of the Dial.