On this episode of New Hot, we'll hear from a songstress getting comparisons to Sade, a cult classic band from Hoboken and a group with members who played in Twin Cities band Hockey Night.

It's the first episode of New Hot for 2013, and David Safar is digging into the most anticipated winter releases. New music from Adam Green and Binki Shapiro (Little Joy), Toro Y Moi, Real Estate member Ducktails and much more.

We're exploring the best albums of 2012 for our final New Hot episode of the year. Among the spotlighted: Frank Ocean, Django Django, Alt-J, Alabama Shakes and more.

We're exploring round 2 of the best songs of 2012 including cuts from Ty Segall, Django Django, Father John Misty, First Aid Kit and many more.

We're exploring round 2 of the best songs of 2012. Listen to hear up-and-comers HAIM and Purity Ring as well as established acts like Grizzly Bear and The Shins.

We're exploring the best songs of 2012, the first of a two-part series for New Hot. Listen to hear up-and-comers HAIM and Purity Ring as well as established acts like Grizzly Bear and The Shins.

On this episode of New Hot, we're exploring the best songs of 2012. Tune in for the rest of the month and December for more "best-of" lists including songs part 2 as well as albums.

On this episode of New Hot, we're exploring the best reissues of 2012. Tune in for the rest of the month and December for more "best-of" lists including debuts, songs and albums.

New music from Liverpool kraut-rockers Clinic, Lana Del Rey's Paradise EP and a first taste of My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James' forthcoming solo affair.

This week, tune in for new music from Beyonce's sister Solange, an EP from Dirty Projectors as a follow-up to their acclaimed Swing Lo Magellan and a first single from Foals since signing to a major label.