Jun 18, 2015 By Christopher Roberts Marc Maron

Comedian Marc Maron has one of the most downloaded podcasts around, WTF. Really when I hear the word “podcast” he’s the first person I think of.

Jun 18, 2015 By Christopher Roberts LA Priest

LA Priest, the new solo project of former Late of the Pier frontman Sam Dust, is releasing his debut album Inji on June 30 via Domino.

Jun 18, 2015 By Christopher Roberts Wye Oak

Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner has been out on tour with Sylvan Esso under her Flock of Dimes guise. They both stopped by the A.V. Club offices to take part on their A.V. Undercover video series where bands pick a song to cover from a predetermined list (it’s in its sixth season). Wasner picked Crowded House’s 1986 classic “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and Sylvan Esso backed her. Sylvan Esso chose Gillian Welch’s 2001 song “Everything is Free” and were aided by Wasner.

Jun 18, 2015 By Christopher Roberts Jaakko Eino Kalevi

Jaakko Eino Kalevi’s self-titled new album came out this week on Domino imprint Weird World. Today the Finnish musician has shared the video for “Double Talk.” In the sparse clip Kalevi is clad in white in front of a white background holding a glass of milk.

Jun 18, 2015 By Christopher Roberts Mercury Rev

Mercury Rev are back with a new album and have shared a song from it. The Light In You is due out September 18 via their new label, Bella Union. You can stream the first single and album opener, “The Queen of Swans,” below.

Jun 17, 2015 By Christopher Roberts Pavement

Pavement are set to release The Secret History Vol. 1, a double LP B-sides and rarities collection due out August 11 on Matador. It’s the first installment in a planned series of five vinyl compilations of Pavement rarities. This one collects tracks from the Slanted and Enchanted era.

Jun 17, 2015 By Christopher Roberts Johnny Marr

Johnny Marr’s Playland came out last year, but the former Smiths guitarist is now getting around to releasing a video for one of its cuts, “Candidate.”

Jun 17, 2015 By Christopher Roberts Savages

British four-piece Savages are currently finishing up their sophomore album, the follow-up to 2013’s acclaimed debut album, Silence Yourself (not counting 2014’s Words to the Blind, their collaborative album with Bo Ningen). The band are currently mixing the album in Copenhagen with Danish electronic producer Trentemøller. While we wait for that album to be finished and released the band have just announced some new West Coast tour dates.

Jun 17, 2015 By Christopher Roberts Briana Marela

Briana Marela is a Pacific Northwest musician. She’s self-released music before, but her debut album for Jagjaguwar, All Around Us, is due out August 21.