Pick of the Week

After her recent performance of the song on Saturday Night Live, it seems only fitting to break down Brandi Carlile’s powerful new release “Church and State” for our Pick of the Week.

Mumford & Sons and Hozier are two of the best folk artists of the 21st century. “Rubber Band Man” is the newest single released by the two and predates Mumford & Sons’ upcoming album, Prizefighter, and Hozier’s feature on that album. 

Tanana” by Portugal. The Man shows us both the best and worst in humanity. “Tanana” is the ninth song off his upcoming album, SHISH, set to release on November 7.

“Scratchers” by Juliana Hatfield is a taste of her upcoming album “Lightning Might Strike.” The song itself is very consistent with her usual song style, upbeat and uplifting. It has a 90s feel, with drums and guitar being front and center.

On “Crush,” a song off of her newest album, Precipice, Indigo De Souza perfectly encapsulates the excitement and anticipation of knowing that you are in love with someone. 

Leon Bridges and Hermanos Gutiérrez are once again coming back to us to deliver another beautiful love song in “Elegantly Wasted.” This unique blend of Latin American rock with Leon Bridges’ smooth voice is one of the best songs you will hear all day!

“Madalena” by Goose is one of the most beautiful songs that you will hear this year. It completely stuns you on your first listen, as it builds from being a stripped-down acoustic song to a full-on rock song by the end. 

Tame Impala has finally returned with the release of his new song, “Loser!” This new single is accompanied by the announcement of his upcoming album, Deadbeat, which is set to be released on October 17th.

After six years of no new music, Justin Vernon, or Bon Iver, released his newest album, Sable, Fable, earlier this year. One of the standout songs from this album, “From,” is exactly what you would want to hear from Bon Iver in his return to music.

“Nice To Each Other” by Olivia Dean is the perfect depiction of a “give and take” relationship. This is the first single released from her upcoming sophomore album, The Art Of Loving. It is both beautiful and painful in her efforts to describe wanting someone without losing oneself in them.