Following a proud tradition of weird Australian pop, The Stroppies give us the sort of incisive harmonic jangle the world needs right now.

Weekends (Mazarin Records). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Death To God (Noise On Noise). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Oh My God, Charlie Darwin (Nonesuch). Review by Matthew Moyer.

The Unkindness of Crows (Southern Lord). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Himalaya. Review by Matthew Moyer.

The Full Sun (Howells Transmitter). Review by Logan Owlbeemoth.

Egress (Slanty Shanty). Review by Chris Catania.

Motion To Rejoin (Matador). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Despite being sunkissed by Spiritualized and bum rushed by Public Enemy , Chris Catania is distinctly underwhelmed by this year’s Pitchfork Festival.

Sing the Burning Alphabet (Self-Released). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Matthew Moyer gets all dreeeeeeeamy with Portland’s upstart dreampop army, pacific UV. They’ve just released an album that rivals Sigur Ros for lushness - what’s next?

Rest (The Kora Records). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Sunday Nights: The Songs of Junior Kimbrough (Fat Possum). Review by Terry Eagan.

Daniel Mitchell discusses unit shifting with Michael Shepard of majestic rock guys Lovedrug.

Amazing Grace (Sanctuary). Review by Stein Haukland.

Honeyspot (Turquoise Mountain). Review by Stein Haukland.

The Way I Feel Today (Mantra / Beggars Banquet). Review by Stein Haukland.

You Are Superior (Kindercore / Electric Watusi Boogaloo). Review by Stein Haukland.