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July 01, 2013

This week on New Hot, we'll look at three albums widely considered to be among the most critically and commercially successful albums of the year so far.

New Hot: three can't-miss albums from 2013 so far

New Hot: three can't-miss albums from 2013 so far

David Safar and Jon Schober • Jul 1, 2013

This week on New Hot, we'll look at three albums widely considered to be among the most critically and commercially successful albums of the year so far.

Treetop Flyers - Things Will Change

Treetop Flyers - Things Will Change

Jon Schober • Jul 1, 2013

Treetop Flyers - Things Will Change, from the new album "The Mountain Moves."

Album Review: Camera Obscura - Desire Lines

Album Review: Camera Obscura - Desire Lines

Mac Wilson • Jul 1, 2013

On 'Desire Lines,' Camera Obscura have delivered a well-produced, well-sequenced blend of pop songs intertwined with subtle heartstring-pullers.

First Listen: Maps, 'Vicissitude'

First Listen: Maps, 'Vicissitude'

Stephen Thompson • Jun 30, 2013

James Chapman's charming songs sound fizzy and bright throughout Vicissitude, Maps' third album, but they also convey his thoughtful reflections on transition and doubt.

The Avett Brothers perform live in The Current studios

The Avett Brothers perform live in The Current studios

Bill DeVille • Jun 29, 2013

The Avett Brothers stopped by The Current studios before their show at the Somerset Amphitheater to chat with host Bill DeVille about their upcoming album. They gave us a sneak peak with a performance of the new single "Part From Me," and played a couple old tracks, too.

Theft of the Dial: Fitz and The Tantrums

Theft of the Dial: Fitz and The Tantrums

Mary Lucia • Jun 28, 2013

Noelle and Michael of Fitz and The Tantrums stopped by The Current studios to chat with Mary Lucia and shared some of their favorite tracks including songs from old label mates, an up-and-coming sister trio, and their go-to track for dancing.

Vicky Emerson: Dust and Echoes

Vicky Emerson: Dust and Echoes

Mike Pengra, Vicky Emerson and Matt Patrick • Jun 28, 2013

Singer songwriter Vicky Emerson performs songs from "Dust and Echoes" on Radio Heartland.

Watch Metric perform 'Youth Without Youth' at Rock the Garden 2013

Watch Metric perform 'Youth Without Youth' at Rock the Garden 2013

Jun 28, 2013

Independent, electronic pop-rock band Metric headlined Rock The Garden 2013 and played an explosive set full of hits including "Youth Without Youth", the first single from their 2012 album Synthetica and second song in their RTG set.

Theft of the Dial: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

Theft of the Dial: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

Barb Abney • Jun 28, 2013

Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros stopped by The Current studios to chat with Barb Abney and shared some of their favorite tracks including a band that started the distorted guitar sound, a soul singer of the past who spills heart and guts into his vocals, and a band that isn't afraid to do song scene changes.

Watch Silversun Pickups perform 'Dots and Dashes' at Rock the Garden 2013

Watch Silversun Pickups perform 'Dots and Dashes' at Rock the Garden 2013

Jun 28, 2013

As the sun was setting at Rock the Garden 2013, Southern California alternative rock band Silversun Pickups performed "Dots and Dashes" from their latest album Neck of the Woods and won over both new and old fans with their explosive set.

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