Such a great week for new releases, with something for everyone…

For the emo kids:
Kevin Devine - Between the Concrete and the Clouds (on sale at amazon mp3 for $3.99)

Saves the Day - Daybreak

For the indie pop kids:
Mates of State - Mountaintops

St. Vincent - Strange Mercy (also on sale at amazon mp3 - use discount.code INDIE150 to get it for $2.49)

For the NOLA funk lovers:
Trombone Shorty - For True

Seriously, you can’t go wrong getting any of these!

Artist: Cults
Album: self-titled
Recommended if you like: retro girl band pop
From the press kit:
“Cults leave listeners with one of the more poignant sugar highs of the spring” - Filter
“Completely fresh and utterly intoxicating” - Zink
Standout tracks: “You Know What I Mean”,”Never Heal Myself”
Why you should listen:
This is super catchy and perfect for sunny days in SoCal. If you like Best Coast or Bird and the Bee or the Like or any of those lushly melodic bands, this will be right up your alley.
Listen: on NPR
Links: twitter/official
See them live: Soda Bar on 7/29, Lollapalooza 8/5