We’ve got New York City gypsy-punks’ latest, “Seekers and Finders” from Gogol Bordello : good if you’re into punk but looking for a little something more eclectic.
Next up is California sisters, HAIM, and their sophomore album, “Something to Tell You” : more infectious pop-rock for your collection and post-relationship blues.
A restock of our generation’s most ambitious rapper (?) or at least the most willing to experiment with genre. “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” – Kanye West.
Home-recording guru and lo-fi multiinstrumentalist, Ariel Pink’s third album : “Dedicated to Bobby Jameson.”
Kentucky alt-rockers who, if we didn’t know better, sound as if they’re from Manchester in the United Kingdom, Cage the Elephant’s, “Unpeeled.”
And finally, Paramore, which has gone electronic and 80’s synthpop on their latest album, “After Laughter.
New Releases and Old Favorites from Chicago’s own Drag City Records, including Royal Trux, Jim O’Rourke and new “Plum” from Wand and “Crew Licks” from Dead Rider.
