We are heading out to Shamrock Park in Berrian Springs, MI today. By the time you get this, I’ll be traversing the Indiana Toll Road south, to EB I-65, and north up into Michigan. Here’s your rundown of picks from my latest Release Radar.

HAIM has finally released their third album, Women In Music Pt. III, which has been a long time in the making. We have heard four strong songs, and today we get the rest of the batch produced by Rostam Batmanglij, of Vampire Weekend. I’m definitely getting that Rostam vibe on “Now I’m In It,” and “Don’t Wanna,” and can’t wait to hear the rest. This combo is lethal!

This week Ray Lamontagne releases his 8th album Monovision. His first single off of it, “We’ll Get Through,” is his, folkie, bread and butter, while the second, “Strong Enough” was more rock and roll. I’m hoping that rock vibe continues. I can deal with a little Neil Young, but too much can bring the party down.

Khruangbin has been all over Sirius XMU with their single “Time (You and I) and I love their style. Their new album Mordechai is out today, and it’s a breath of fresh air.

The Spanish infused, flamenco of “Pelota” is just what the doctor ordered for some summer revival time.

Good to see Dent May in the rundown this week, as well as Cut Copy, they are both consistent in their own right, and continue to carve their own paths.

Don’t forget about that jazz. “Hammerspace” by Andrew Vogt is a jam, with standout guitar and horns. Jack Jezzro, is back with “Moonlight In Vermont, and the Pink Martinis do their thing on “Let’s Be Friends.”

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