Mild High Club

Mild High Club’s “Skiptracing” is the album you’ll want to float down a river to this summer. Catch Alex Brettin in person July 21 at Holocene.

Fascinator

Fascinator, the electronic and dance project from Johnny Mackay, comes to Portland July 19 at Bunk Bar.

“Ellipsis” by Biffy Clyro

Read our review of “Ellipsis” by Biffy Clyro.

“No Mercy In The Mountain” by Thanks

Charles Trowbridge reviews the latest record from Portland’s Thanks, ripe with oddity, power and darkness. Thanks releases “No Mercy In The Mountain” on Saturday, July 2 at Mississippi Studios.

Video Premiere: “Tower Blocks” by The Domestics

We double-dig The Domestics. Michael Finn, Leo London, and crew are ready to debut their new…

“Turn To Gold” by Diarrhea Planet

“Turn To Gold” is Diarrhea Planet’s version of a studio album, and it’s a mature and polished one.

“Breakin’ Point” by Peter Bjorn and John

Time apart served the Swedish pop trio Peter Bjorn and John well, as they return with a still-catchy, sonically broader album.

“Ash & Ice” by The Kills

Coming off a five-year break, other bands and taxing injuries, The Kills are back and quite possibly better than ever. Read our review of “Ash & Ice,” out now on Domino Records.

Fitz and The Tantrums’ Self-Titled Album

With their third album, Fitz and The Tantrums continue to push into the realm of purer pop. Our Samantha Lopez reviews.

“Otero War” by Caveman

Read our review of Caveman’s new album “Otero War.”