'Color Theory' is a wide, uncanny valley of sound: an array of riffs, beats, melodies, and vibes that are deeply reminiscent of something you feel like you've heard before, but can't quite place.

Born in the Midwest and now based in Toronto, Canada, Meg Remy founded U.S. Girls and released her debut back in 2008. Since then, she has taken a rotating cast of musicians from making DIY recordings to creating lush studio albums ranging from experimental pop to new wave.

Miss Anthropocene is not necessarily a happy experience, but then again, these days, what is? It's another unexpected yet striking step from one of our great auteurs.

Nathaniel Rateliff is like a boxer who's taken a few hard punches, but he's not down for the count. 'And It's Still Alright' is one of the best albums we've heard so far this year.

Always Tomorrow is an album about change, getting rid of the things that do harm and focus on being the best version of yourself.

It's easy to push play on the album and get lost in the sonic environment, all you need is a pair of headphones to appreciate the creative mind of Kevin Parker.

'Father Of All...' is a breathless burst of adrenaline, like guzzling Mountain Dew on top of your morning coffee.

'Never Not Together' has all the hallmarks of the genre Nada Surf helped define but with a refined touch that comes from life experience and humility.

Three and a half years since their last album, Drive-By Truckers have returned from their longest break yet. The band that recorded the anthem "Hell No I Ain't Happy," still isn't. On their latest record, the band has become a vital mouthpiece in this complicated world.

When We Stay Alive is an album about navigating a period of pain and loss, and about changing our relationship to our trauma. Channy writes beautifully about these topics, taking the listener along for the ride as she finds herself again and reconnects with her band.