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Caroline Rose's sophomore record "LONER" is already one of our favorites of 2018, combining a great sense of humor with a pop sensibility that compels you to just keep the whole album on repeat, and we discuss it in detail in episode #81 of "For the Recor

Marlon Williams is only 27 but his extraordinary, Roy Orbison-esque croon has already won him fame in his native New Zealand. With "Make Way for Love," he branches out beyond a more stripped-down presentation of his amazing voice to bring us a record with

In Episode #79 of For the Record, we depart from our usual format to tell you about our favorite new discoveries from 2018's South by Southwest music conference (aka SXSW) in Austin. We discuss Gang of Youths, Haley Heynderickx, Mal Blum, Flasher, Carolin

Almost 30 years in, on their 11th studio album, Superchunk sound like they've been galvanized by national events, and bring us an album that's more vital and thrilling than anything they've done in years.

The fifth studio album from No Age, "Snares Like a Haircut," is also their first record in 5 years, and brings a welcome melodic sensibility to their noisy, art-rock roots. We discuss it in-depth on episode #77 of "For the Record."

The fourth studio album from Portland-based Typhoon, "Offerings," is a meditation on memory and loss that's emotionally absorbing and an incredible artistic achievement. We discuss it in-depth on episode #76 of "For the Record."

Phoebe Bridgers' darkly self-aware songs, touched with humor and interesting production, are the perfect note to go out on for our last podcast of 2017. We discuss her debut LP, "Stranger in the Alps," in episode #75 of For the Record.

For this episode, we take a look at the albums released in 2017 that we really enjoyed, but didn't do as a standalone podcast for one reason or another. We discuss this year's releases from the Dirty Projectors, A Giant Dog, Feist, Spoon, The War on Drugs

The National are back with their 7th studio record, "Sleep Well Beast," and we discuss it in depth on episode #73 of "For the Record." For all the episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Toronto's Weaves got a lot of attention for their experimental debut record last year, and they're back with a sophomore LP that's more pop-oriented and accessible, but no less interesting.

It's been seven years since Wolf Parade released their last LP and subsequently went on an indefinite hiatus. Each member spent time on various side projects, but they're back together and sound more cohesive than ever.

Ted Leo (minus the Pharmacists) is back with a vengeance with his first solo record in 7 years, which explores new territory, both musically and emotionally. We discuss it in depth in episode #70 of "For the Record."

The second coming of LCD Soundsystem has been controversial because of the band's much-ballyhooed breakup less than a decade ago, but "American Dream" makes us forget all that and just be grateful for their return.

Filthy Friends is a supergroup made up of Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney, Peter Buck of R.E.M., Scott McCaughey of the Minus 5 and the Young Fresh Fellows, Kurt Bloch of the Fastbacks, and Bill Rieflin of King Crimson and many other bands.

With "Saturday Night," Tim Darcy, the lead singer of Montreal band Ought, has released a solo album that feels like he has combined equal parts Lou Reed, Neutral Milk Hotel, and 1960s psychedelia, to create a sound that's wholly his own.

Canadian collective Broken Social Scene had been on a multi-year hiatus, but are finally back with their first record in 7 years, "Hug of Thunder." We discuss it in-depth in episode #66 of "For the Record."

Ratboys' second record, "GN," is sweet on the surface but has a depth and complexity to it that rewards repeated listens. We discuss it in-depth on episode #65 of "For the Record."

Recording under the moniker Jay Som, Oakland's own Melina Duterte produced "Everybody Works" in her own home, playing all of the instruments herself. The result sounds more like a full band.

The Mountain Goats' 16th studio album, "Goths," is neither a goth record, nor a record about being goth, but a complex and beautiful album about looking back on the intensity and passions of your youth with the perspective of adulthood.

Girlpool's second full-length record marks a major change in style for the band, as the onetime duo adds a drummer, noisier guitars, and lowers their vocals in the mix. We discuss it in depth in episode #62 of "For the Record."