Emerald Queen

The prodigal daughter of the Pacific Northwest comes home again.

'Deerhoof Vs. Evil,' Deerhoof

'Cardinals III / IV,' Ryan Adams

If you're not a Ryan Adams superfan, pass on this album.

Destination Unknown

Josh Ritter and the journey for its own sake.

Jah Rule

Mishka is the John Mayer of reggae.

Family Values

Stephen Kellogg and the power of home and love.

Backwater Blues

Southern rock rises again.

Big Brains

Cipher puts ethos, politics, street smarts and shock value back into punk rock.

'How I Got Over,' The Roots

Jimmy Fallon's house band borrows some star power.

'High Violet,' The National

The indie darlings have done it again.