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Bad Bad Hats &bull; <i>Walkman</i>

Bad Bad Hats • Walkman

A strong, sometimes raspy female voice in front of a very clever power indie band can be the equivalent of beige wallpaper after all these years, but this outfit rises above that with a generous dose of unique hooks and singalong rhymes.

Bachelor &bull; <i>Doomin’ Sun</i>

Bachelor • Doomin’ Sun

Bachelor are in no rush to get to the end of the song, which makes it the perfect soundtrack for getting things done around the house, or alternately sinking into a deep bliss of angel volces, tapped drums, and faraway guitar solos.

Margaret Glaspy &bull; <i>Devotion</i>

Margaret Glaspy • Devotion

Glaspy’s voice is a broad crooked smile, unique in its shape and well-suited for this particular set of laconic jangle.

Vivian Girls &bull; <i>Memory</i>

Vivian Girls • Memory

The girl group aesthetic survives, drenched in spring reverb and distant crooning, and it’s not just unscathed, it’s very agitated and ready to rip throats.