Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

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Shovels and Rope Apr 15, 2019

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Their new album “By Blood” is the boldest effort yet by the married duo who specialize in bringing together disparate elements.

The Suitcase Junket Apr 08, 2019

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On his new album "Mean Dog Trampoline" this one-man-band is working with a producer for the first time, Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, who brings an enlightened focus to Lorenz’s playing.

LADADA Mar 25, 2019

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On their full length debut album “Heaven on the Rocks,” the Virginia Beach band shows off their psych rock chops.

Over The Rhine Mar 18, 2019

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Their 15th album Love and Revelation is a somber and earthy collection of songs about grief and loss and how to rise above it.

Patty Griffin Mar 11, 2019

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Her self titled, tenth studio album comes after a frightening bout with cancer and serves as a kind of musical rehab, allowing her to relate her own life to the greater truths and experiences that she sings about.

Hozier Mar 04, 2019

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Five years after the release of his debut, "Wasteland Baby!" picks up where the first album left off, further defining his unique blend of rock, gospel and soul.

Better Oblivion Community Center Feb 25, 2019

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This collaboration between Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers had better be good just to live down the name they've given it, thankfully it is.

Tedeschi Trucks Band Feb 18, 2019

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This 12 piece rock ensemble continues to be greater than the sum of it’s many parts with "Signs" their fourth studio album.

Sean McConnell Feb 11, 2019

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The long-time singer songwriter takes an artesian’s approach to his new album “Secondhand Smoke’ crafting each song himself, playing most of the instruments, using his years of songwriting experience to create modern folk music that is instantly relatable.

Mandolin Orange Feb 04, 2019

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“Softly, tenderly, using delicate voices,” those are the final words on the new album “Tides of a Teardrop” and it’s an apt description of the Chapel Hill NC band’s approach to these songs that deal with loss, grief and ultimately comfort.