Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

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Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors Mar 27, 2017

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The quintessential musical troubadour further refines the anthemic roots-rock music he’s been making for over ten years on his new album “Souvenir.”

Conor Oberst Mar 20, 2017

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On “Salutations” his best solo album by far, he has musically colorized the songs from his solo acoustic album “Ruminations” last year with a full band.

The Shins Mar 13, 2017

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The Shins have been around long enough to fall into the not-as-good-as-they-used-to-be stereotype by jaded critics. But on their fifth album “Heart Worms,” their music continues to charm and this being only their second album in ten years, they also know how not to wear out their welcome.

The Waifs Mar 06, 2017

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As the trio celebrates 25 years together their new double album “Ironbark” includes 25 new songs all recorded live and acoustic. It captures the honesty and spontaneity of their live shows, but with all new songs.

Old 97s Feb 27, 2017

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If you're waiting for them to mellow after almost 25 years together, don't. "Graveyard Whistling" rocks with their usual reckless abandon.

Ryan Adams Feb 17, 2017

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Ryan Adams’ “Prisoner” comes on the heels of his divorce from actress Mandy Moore but since he’s been there before, his first solo release is considered a classic breakup album, he sings instead of accepting the sadness and living with it rather than dramatizing it.

Chuck Prophet Feb 14, 2017

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“California Noir” is how the long-time roots rocker describes his new album, “Bobby Fuller Died for Your Sins.” The album is a return to the two guitar, bass and drums essence of rock and roll.

Elbow Feb 06, 2017

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On their seventh studio album "Little Fictions" the British band known for it’s quiet take on progressive music have created a consistent and positive piece of work that stands with their best.

Tift Merritt Jan 30, 2017

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Before recording her sixth studio album, the North Carolina Americana artist says she was “turning 40, getting divorced and scared out of my mind.” Two years later, she is the mother of a baby girl and has released an album that captures her emotional highs and lows called “Stitch of the World.”

Ronnie Baker Brooks Jan 23, 2017

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"Times Have Changed," his first album in ten years, fuses blues, and r.and b., some rowdy, some smooth as silk.

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