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The Chicago five-piece reinvigorates familiar classic-rock touchpoints with a charming, Stones-ish breakup song.

A surf-noir rocker from the singer-songwriter who stole the second season of HBO's True Detective.

An emotionally striking song and video by the Philadelphia harpist known for her collaborations with Kurt Vile, Sharon Van Etten, Thurston Moore and others.

A folk-rock gem with power, from Band of Horses bassist/producer Bill Reynolds and members of the Charlotte, NC band, Matrimony.

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With each new album, the Oberlin-educated, Idaho-born singer-songwriter continues to develop his singular voice. So Runs the World Away, which can be heard here until its May 4 release date, defies categorization as much as it creates its own.

The Philadelphia band Dr. Dog makes the sound of tomorrow's classic rock today. The group's latest album evokes the past while still sounding new, and features crafty guitar lines alongside Dr. Dog's signature piano sound. Hear Shame, Shame in its entirety a week prior to its release on April 6.

Jones' new album, The Fall, maintains her jazzy, sultry sound while pushing into more contemporary pop territory. It's a different direction for the singer, but suitable for old fans and newcomers alike.

Kate Maki's new album, On High, is a collection of pastoral country-folk songs that soar with gentle beauty. "Blue Morning," in particular, functions as a recipe for lazy perfection, as country harmonies tumble along and a pedal steel evokes big-sky country.

In "Maybe Tonight," Nicole Atkins' robust, sultry voice conveys vulnerability and confrontation, seemingly without effort. Imagine if Patsy Cline led The Shangri-Las, or if k.d. lang had been raised on Bruce Springsteen and '80s hair-metal instead of country music.