Carousel is perfect to accompany you on a rainy day; it's introspective and perfectly balanced, juggling between heavier shoegaze and slowcore effortlessly.

Mix in some funk and blues, then sprinkle a little jazz on top, and the result is a recipe for success called Gravity Freeze. On this new LP, Little Barrie's precision and distinctive approach are still very much present, refining their signature sound down to the finest detail.

It's certainly not easy to come back after losing a core member, but All Them Witches gracefully land back on their feet with House Of Mirror. Yes, it may lack the experimentation that defined their last few releases, but the heart of the band still very much lies in its ability to craft heavy stoner rock with a bluesy soul.

Kevin Morby seeks to understand the true meaning of home, offering emotional vulnerability as he reflects on growing up and major life transitions. While the album runs a bit long, his Midwestern attitude and Californian influences truly shine here, creating a beautiful celebration of life and its hardships.

Fondness, etc. is a brilliant lo-fi acoustic album that feels quite minimal and personal. We see Shakey Graves leave the electric guitar at home, letting himself have fun while bringing a very intimate statement to light.

I never could get into Cola; their sound was just a little too abstract for me to really get it. That was until this release! Cost Of Living Adjustment might at first sound like any post-punk album out there, but its weirdly calm nature and hooky riffs will eventually get you.

We're moving away from the safety net that was Slow Rock and returning to a more experimental side here, exactly where I think Deadharrie's musical journey shines.

Dave Grohl's lyrics might not shine here, but the energy and renewal that the band brings to Your Favorite Toy is undeniably contagious.

Screeching guitars and blues are all we ever wanted from the Ohio band, and they finally listened, giving us a solid collection of songs to ride into the sunset.

Such a surprising and cohesive debut from a band that truly has what it takes to bring something interesting to the country-indie scene.

Something Worth Waiting For is such a sing-along album; you can legitimately hear the emotion in Niko Kapetan's voice across all nine tracks, making this album a nearly perfect spring album.

The Outfit respects the past while bringing a fresh and high-energy spirit to a Preserver Of The Pearl. While it's an undeniable and successful nod to the vintage years, there's just something that doesn't click for me. Nevertheless, I have a feeling the rock & roll band hasn't said its last word.

There's inherently nothing wrong with Guns Out; it's groovy and chaotic in a fun way, yet not necessarily Iguana Death Cult's best work.

Keeping their goth aesthetic while getting heavier, Nets to Catch the Wind sounds like something I would have liked in my high school years, but hasn't shown enough growth to be completely interesting.

Now in her mid-twenties, Lindsey Jordan uses Ricochet to tackle existential themes while attempting to distance herself from her signature 'jangly juvenilia' sound. Unfortunately, the final result ends up sounding like a shot in the dark, merely blending with all the other sad-girl indie rock bands out there.

Moo isn't afraid to let loose, delivering a collection of feel-good rock & roll songs that suits any situation, especially those sun-soaked summer drives.

Despite having all the biggest guest features, Thundercat's new LP already feels overplayed with three-year-old singles and a signature sound that seems afraid to venture into different directions.

In true post-punk fashion, Stuck delivers an on-topic social critique on the rise of optimizing culture without neglecting their fast-paced and energetic selves.

Coming back to her rock & roll roots with a tinge of her past influences, Courtney Barnett writes a "Dear John" letter to the passing of time, without feeling derivative for someone who is deep into her musical career.

Even with Jeff Tweedy's help, Cut Worms fails to create something that stands out, instead relying on the same '60s-infused love songs that have been done countless times throughout music history.