In the Fishtank (Konkurrent). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Like Hearts Swelling (Constellation). Review by Aaron Shaul.

“This is Our Punk-Rock,” Thee Rusted Satellites Gather + Sing (Constellation). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Spirit Flags (Sonic Unyon). Review by Dan Stapleton.

Ambient Metals (Dischord). Review by Stein Haukland.

“Melodic with a touch of groove and an anemic, very white approach to the vocals, but still soulful.” Gail Worley talks to Johnny Marr, currently of The Healers and formerly of the Smiths, and manages to keep it together. Mostly.

Crickets and Fireflies (Music Fellowship). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Born Into Trouble as the Sparks Fly Upward (Constellation). Review by Stein Haukland.

Christopher R. Weingarten gets a few words with the punk rocker most hated by his own community, the “Atom” half of Atom and His Package, Adam Goren. The Package, alas, remains unavailable for comment.

The Swords Project (Absolutely Kosher). Review by Marcel Feldmar.

The Death of Last Year’s Man EP and Tableland (Emperor Jones). Review by Matthew Moyer.

The first CD of the double set starts slowly and quietly. Above the soft guit…

Lanterna (Rykodisc). Review by Anton Wagner