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Beabadoobee has a very 2020 story, and her pop-oriented take on 90s indie rock made her just the right artist to talk about this week. We discuss her debut LP, "Fake it Flowers," in-depth in episode #137 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, vis

Future Islands' sixth album, "As Long As You Are," is an earnest, emotionally-complex voyage into synth-pop that's worth a listen. We discuss it in-depth in episode #136 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Arcade Fire keyboardist Will Butler's second studio album is the perfect soundtrack to 2020: Honest about despair, able to find joy in resilience, and all along, grappling with what our responsibilities are to this moment in history.

Boston-based trio Krill quit making music in 2015, as all three members pursued opportunities outside of music, but have now returned (and added a fourth member) as Knot. We discuss their self-titled debut in episode #134 of "For the Record."

Australian singer-songwriter Alex the Astronaut has released her debut record of genuine, charming, upbeat folk-pop that is just the sort of music we need to be singing along with right now. We discuss "The Theory of Absolutely Nothing" on episode #133.

Dublin's Fontaines D.C. avoid the sophomore slump with an album of energetic, unsettling post-punk. We discuss "A Hero's Death" on episode #132 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Ian MacKaye of Minor Threat and Fugazi fame has a new band, a trio with his wife Amy Farina and Fugazi bassist Joe Lally. Coriky captures some of that old Fugazi magic while articulating the kind of bleak, dystopian mood that's pure 2020.

Bad Moves recorded this album before the pandemic, but it's even more relevant now. In these days of constant crisis and a devastating wealth gap, are you still having a good time? Because Bad Moves is, and their fantastic second record is here to help.

The members of Ohmme are classically-trained musicians and veterans of the Chicago improvisational jazz scene. They make experimental pop that balances harmony and chaos: Beautiful, twinned vocals with noise elements and creative time signatures.

A global pandemic, nationwide protests, pervasive social isolation, and we recently had to cancel our August wedding because of the virus. These are bleak times for many of us, but the second LP by Whim is the witty, catchy, ray of sunshine we need now.

After being unceremoniously dropped by 4AD after the label judged her to be insufficiently commercially successful, TORRES plowed her disappointment into her art to make her most gorgeous, fully-realized album yet. We discuss "Silver Tongue."

Former frontman of The Walkmen, Hamilton Leithauser, brings us an ambitious and cinematic solo record. Its thematic focus on friends and strangers that made an impression on him is wonderfully nostalgic listening for our quarantine days.

Katie Crutchfield brings a more direct, Americana-influenced sound on her 5th album as Waxahatchee, "Saint Cloud;" it may be her best yet. We discuss it in-depth in episode #125 of "For the Record." For all prior episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com

Wisconsin five-piece Disq bring an eclectic mix of 90s influences to their debut LP, "Collector," which we discuss in-depth in episode #124 of "For the Record." For all the prior episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

On her second album, "Cha Cha Palace," Angelica Garcia mixes a variety of styles with her exceptional voice into a cohesive celebration of her LatinX identity with universal appeal.

On their ninth studio album, veteran indie rockers Nada Surf examine themes of loneliness and interconnectedness with their trademark bittersweet, melodic hooks. We discuss "Never Not Together" in-depth in episode #122 of "For the Record."

Hop Along frontwoman Frances Quinlan's first solo record, "Likewise," shows an impressive range, both emotionally and sonically. We discuss it in-depth in episode #121 of "For the Record."

On their second album, The Big Moon makes a significant departure in their sound to deliver a poppy, danceable take on how to keep your chin up in a world that's falling apart. We take an in-depth look at "Walking Like We Do" in episode #120.

Sharon Van Etten's first studio album in 5 years is a major leap forward for her sound, as synths and drones add an undercurrent of dread to her warm and emotional vocals. We discuss "Remind Me Tomorrow" in-depth in episode #119 of “For the Record.”

Renowned jazz bassist/singer-turned-indie-pop songwriter Kate Davis' debut album, “Trophy,” is a strong, cohesive collection of clever, emotionally wide-open songs about love, longing, loss, and growth.