“Party” by Aldous Harding

New Zealand songwriter Aldous Harding’s sophomore album “Party” is punchier and even more haunting than her more folk-influenced debut.

Klangstof

The infinitely chill Dutch indie pop outfit Klangstof anchors reverb-drenched soundscapes with sophisticated beats. Klangstof opens for The Flaming Lips at Roseland Theater on May 12

Nightlands

Dave Hartley, decade-long member of The War On Drugs, produces synth-pop psychedelia as Nightlands. Hear it live on May 10 at The Doug Fir.

“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.”