Holy Ghost! Dynamics (DFA Records) There are plenty of indie and pop artists building their sound off of an ’80s model, but […]

Dent May Warm Blanket (Paw Tracks) On his third album, Mississippi multi-instrumentalist Dent May sings that he’s “ready to be old” and, […]

Ariana Grande Yours Truly (Universal Republic Records) With a flurry of lush strings, opening track “Honeymoon Avenue” declares that Yours Truly will not […]

John Mayer Paradise Valley (Columbia) On his sixth album, John Mayer finds himself stuck between the lite-pop of his early work and […]

The Polyphonic Spree Yes, Its True (Kirtland Records) It’s been six years since Tim DeLaughter’s orchestra of musicians released a proper album, […]

Robin Thicke Blurred Lines (Star Trak/Interscope) Earlier this year, when Justin Timberlake released “Suit and Tie” and teased The 20/20 Experience, many […]

Big Time Rush 24/Seven (Columbia Records) America’s premier boyband is back with their third studio album. This time around, the guys exert […]

Van Dyke Parks Songs Cycled (Bella Union) For his first proper album since 1989’s Tokyo Rose, renaissance man Van Dyke Parks takes […]

Kelly Rowland Talk A Good Game (Universal Republic Records) Kelly Rowland’s fourth album finds the former Destiny’s Child returning to her R&B […]

Smith Westerns Soft Will (Mom + Pop Music) For Smith Westerns’ third album, the Chicago rock band focuses on crafting a distinctly […]