Sweeping The Nation — If you're a regular reader you'll know that by "other" tracks we mean those from albums that didn't make our top 50 of the year plus anything else that tickled the proverbial fancy. And yes, 200. Because we've been keeping a tally all... more info

DrownedInSound — e chat to the duo about the evolution in their sound and self-empowerment more info

Stereogum — Portland rapper Aminé, one of this year's XXL Freshmen, releases his debut album Good For You tonight. Somehow, he ended up collaborating with the great LA indie-rock duo Girlpool, and the song that they did together, "Hero," works so much better th... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — On June 9, I kicked off my Friday night of Northside Festival with a performance from Girlpool, the folk rock duo of Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad. They’re on tour in support of their new album Powerplant which was released on May 12 via Anti-. T... more info

Stereogum — A couple months ago, we found out that Frankie Cosmos' Greta Kline and two members of Band To Watch alums Warehouse formed a new band called Lexie and that they had a debut album in the wings. In the midst of their first major touring support -- open... more info

Nialler9 — With so many releases flying at you, here are recommended vetted listens from Nialler9 for you this week, as collated in the Nialler9 New Albums Spotify playlist, updated weekly. 1. Mac DeMarco – This Old Dog You’re very likely already at l... more info

DrownedInSound — Tucker and Tividad provide enough give and take to make the overall experience one of constant intrigue more info

KEXP Seattle — Older acts dominated this week’s batch of new releases, but a standout LP from a new band is the sophomore release from L.A. duo Girlpool. KEXP Music Director Don Yates notes the album “finds them recording with a full band for the first time, an... more info

Core News — “Iggy Pop serves up another sonic cocktail to kick the weekend off. This week he has tracks by The Black Angels, Girlpool. The Jesus & Mary Chain and a brand new single from Sleaford Mods. Iggy’s musical legacy has inspired and energised rock and... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Girlpool's Powerplant, Pwr Bttm's Pageant, The Bob's Burgers Music Album (which features St. Vincent, the National, Stephin Merritt, and others), and Woods' Love Is Love are all new albums I can recommend this week. Reissues include a vinyl edition..... more info