Field Mouse, Hold Still Life
–dreamy pop that I play over and over.

Morrissey, World Peace is None of Your Business
–every word. every note. every sentiment. all in.

Lykke Li, I Never Learn
–beautiful, thoughtful.

Beck, Morning Phase
–I’m into mellow Beck.

Damon Albarn, Everyday Robots
–I’ve adored every Damon Albarn project since I discovered Blur. this one’s personal and quite lovely.

Lana Del Rey, Ultraviolence
–didn’t expect to like this. what a talent. soulful, bluesy folk.

Jack White, Lazaretto
–intriguing, sexy. amazing arrangements.

Chrissie Hynde, Stockholm
–not even a Pretenders fan and this is aces. potent vocals. kicky beat.

Dum Dum Girls, Too True
–dark gorgeousness.

Shonen Knife, Overdrive
–energetic fun.

Megafauna, Maximalist
–unique, edgy garage-rock.

Snowbird, Moon
–swirly, magical.