“Green Twins” by Nick Hakim

Growing up in a family where music runs through the veins, the 27-year-old Nick Hakim finds his own sound amid his parents’ love for South African music and his brother’s penchant for punk.

“Slowdive” by Slowdive

Slowdive has returned. Read our review of their new album here.

“Skull Diver” by Skull Diver

Skull Diver mines new sonic depths and builds a beautifully executed sophomore album.

“Sincerely, Future Pollution” by Timbre Timbre

Read our review of Timbre Timbre’s new album.

“The Far Field” by Future Islands

Future Islands’ elliptical new album “The Far Field” builds on earlier successes through stories of love and loss.

“Love Is Love” by Woods

Woods’ tenth studio album was written in the two months following the presidential election. It preaches love and hope in an era of fear and division.

“Chaos By Invitation” by Cold Beat

Read our review of Cold Beat’s “Chaos By Invitation.”

Alex Wiley

From the underground to the main stage, Alex Wiley’s considerable lyrical versatility continues to mature and expand in his newest project. See him at Holocene on April 27.

Homeshake

Homeshake plays Mississippi Studios on April 13.

Twin Peaks

With one sneakered foot planted in the world of garage rock and the other daydreaming in the ‘60s, Twin Peaks brings new meaning to their moniker. See them at Doug Fir on April 11.