It’s been an incredible first quarter for music. With new albums from Andy Bell, Animal Collective, Beach House, David Bowie, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Hippo Campus, and The Lumineers, it’s hard to keep track of what I’ve listened to, and what I need to listen to. So far, Hippo Campus and The Lumineers are getting a ton of spins, but that’s about to change with this week’s releases.

The Shout Out Louds House is finally out and it’s eight songs of greatness. They continue to stretch and grow with each new release. This time around I’m hearing some serious Cure vibes, with a lot of big basslines, and a retro touch.

Englewood is back with a keyboard-driven album, called Summer Dreamin’. It’s a fun album that merges hip-hop and jazz, and even a bit of island music.

Maude Latour has a catalog full of bangers that you’ve probably never heard of, and “Headphones” is another one. A bit more low-key than her usual fare, but still an addicting slice of pop. She has an incredible voice that runs the gamut from Tay-Tay to Kylie.

Interestingly enough, ICP has been on my #RADAR the last two weeks, and both songs are actually good. Yeah, just keep hating on dem wicked clowns, while they continue to stack cash.

It took me a while to understand Future Islands. They were a band that I didn’t get into right away. “As Long As You Are” was the eye-opener. “King Of Sweden” I get. It’s right up my alley.

Neoma made the cut this week with “Tears At Bae.” She’s got a sound that is all her own, and I’m looking forward to more music.

Souly Had is supporting Felly on his latest tour hitting Chicago on March 12th. “Superficial” Is the latest single with Fel moonlighting and this is another winner.

Beach House release Chapter 4 of their Once Twice Melody project. This final batch of tunes is fantastic, and slowly getting me back into this duo.

More Della Reese this week, on a live version of “Close To You.” This is a voice I need more of in my life, and I love her scat-attack!

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