After a brief holiday weekend respite, the cogs of the album release machine are back in full swing (and then some). Virtuoso string band revivalists Old Crow Medicine Show return with the punchy Paint This Town. On their third LP, Skinty Fia, Irish rockers Fontaines D.C. explore their heritage as the relocate from Dublin to London. Bonnie Raitt’s first album in six years, Just Like That…, is a masterclass in timeless cool from the iconic guitarist and songwriter. 

A pair of just-announced XPNFest artists have new releases this week: Philly collective Cosmic Guilt present their self-titled debut, and Taj Mahal teams up with Ry Cooder for a set of songs inspired by folk duo Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. Elsewhere, Jason Pierce of Spiritualized beams in his latest opus, Everything Was Beautiful. Brisbane dream pop conjurers Hatchie return with Giving the World Away, their second full-length. PRESS PLAY on these new releases below… 

Old Crow Medicine ShowPaint This Town
CHECK OUT: “Paint This Town” “Gloryland” 

Fontaines D.C.Skinty Fia
CHECK OUT: “Jackie Down the Line” “Roman Holiday” 

Bonnie RaittJust Like That…
CHECK OUT: “Made Up Mind” “Livin’ for the Ones” 

Cosmic GuiltCosmic Guilt
CHECK OUT: “Cautious Lovers” “Cosmic Guilt” 

Taj Mahal and Ry CooderGet on Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee
CHECK OUT: “Hooray Hooray” “I Shall Not Be Moved” 

SpiritualizedEverything Was Beautiful
CHECK OUT: “The Mainline Song” “Crazy” 

HatchieGiving the World Away
CHECK OUT: “Quicksand” “Lights Out” 

FURTHER LISTENING:
Amenra, Cave In, and Marissa NadlerSongs of Townes Van Zandt Vol. III, Brian May – Another World (Reissue), Claire Rousayeverything perfect is already here, Curse Of LonoPeople in Cars, Gaby MorenoAlegoría, Georgia HarmerStay in Touch, Jane IncFaster Than I Can Take , JeaninesDon’t Wait for a Sign, Jorge DrexlerTinta y Tiempo, Kate BollingerLook at it in the Light EP, Lani HallSeasons of Love, Painted ShieldPainted Shield 2, PrimusConspiranoid EP, Psychedelic Porn CrumpetsNight Gnomes, Roger EnoThe Turning Year, Ruby the HatchetLive at Earthquaker EP, S. Carey Break Me Open, Simon & The Astronauts featuring Rachel HadenSimon & The Astronauts featuring Rachel Haden, Suki WaterhouseI Can’t Let Go, The SurfrajettesRoller Fink, The WaterboysAll Souls Hill