Annie Clark said that she had taken angularity as far as she could in her music, and decided to go in a completely different direction for the new album. "So much of this new record is really just things that move in and out like water and flow, and really being way more about that kind of energy than about things that are right angles and clear lines."

The Atlanta-based Manchester Orchestra have worked for the better part of two decades to perfect this emotional, anthemic blend of sounds, and this album may be their most engaging yet.

Boston's Lake Street Dive return with their seventh studio record, 'Obviously'.

The latest record from Dinosaur Jr. is a deft example of the band at their best. J Mascis warbles his way thru lyrics that relate as much to dad rock as college rock and high school emo, Lou Barlow's clear declarations, softer melodies revving up to face-melting solos, and Murph holding down the beats.

Australia's Middle Kids released their second record in March, 'Today We're the Greatest,' and it's our Album of the week. Frontwoman Hannah Joy talked to Maddie about the themes of reflection and space on the record, writing on the road in America, and recording in a studio for the first time.

Valerie June dropped her fifth solo record this month, The Moon and the Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers. Mary Lucia caught up with June about how she spent her time over the past year, and her continual journey to seek light in the world.

In a year where everyone was stuck at home daydreaming about where they would go once they could, this wanderlust-filled album hits all the right notes.

This album exudes the energy of a generous musical soul, who wants to let the songs win and wants the egos parked as far away from the music stands as possible. There's plenty of great guests including the voice of Mavis Staples and the guitar work of Cory Wong, who is based in Minnesota, but the core of the record is Jon Batiste's musical universe.

Nashville's Kings of Leon have returned with their eighth studio album, 'When You See Yourself,' out now on RCA Records. Zeke connected with bandmember Jared Followill to talk about the new record, and the new collaborations they tried out on this record.

'Terra Firma' is the new collection of songs from the Australian multi-instrumentalist who plays every instrument on the album.