Jan 17, 2018 By Christopher Roberts Tracey Thorn

Former Everything But the Girl vocalist and Massive Attack collaborator Tracey Thorn has announced a new solo album, Record, and shared a video for its first single, “Queen.” Record is due out March 2 via Merge.

Jan 17, 2018 By Christopher Roberts Ought

Montréal post-rockers Ought are releasing a new album, Room Inside the World, on February 16 via Merge (their first for the label, previously they were on Constellation). Previously they shared a video for its first single, “These 3 Things.” Now they have shared the album’s second single, “Disgraced in America,” via a video.

Jan 17, 2018 By Christopher Roberts The Decemberists

The Decemberists have announced a new album, I’ll Be Your Girl, and shared its first single, “Severed.” I’ll Be Your Girl is due out March 16 via Capitol. John Congleton produced the album. Below is “Severed,” followed by the album’s tracklist and cover art.

Jan 17, 2018 By Christopher Roberts Mount Eerie

Mount Eerie, the project of Phil Elverum (who used to record as The Microphones), released an acclaimed album, A Crow Looked At Me, last March via Elverum’s own label, P.W. Elverum & Sun.

Jan 17, 2018 By Christopher Roberts Beirut

Mouse on Mars are releasing a new album, Dimensional People, on April 13 via Thrill Jockey. It’s their first album in six years. Now they have shared its first single, “Dimensional People Part III,” which features the chopped up guest vocals of Justin Vernon of Bon Iver.

Jan 16, 2018 By Christopher Roberts of Montreal

Kevin Barnes and of Montreal have announced a new album, White Is Relic/Irrealis Mood, and shared its first single, “Paranoiac Intervals/Body Dysmorphia.”

Jan 16, 2018 By Christopher Roberts The National

The National released their excellent new album, Sleep Well Beast, last September via 4AD. It was our Album of the Week and #7 on our Top 100 Albums of 2017 list. Now the band has announced some more tour dates for this spring.

Jan 16, 2018 By Christopher Roberts Gwenno

Welsh musician Gwenno (full name Gwenno Saunders) is releasing her sophomore album, Le Kov, on March 3 via Heavenly Recordings. Now she has shared a video for its first single, “Tir Ha Mor.”

Jan 16, 2018 By Christopher Roberts Beck

Beck released a new album, Colors, last October via Capitol. Now he has shared a video for “Fix Me,” in partnership with the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Fittingly it features some dogs, as well as a toddler.