Reviews music

A multi-artist tribute to rocker Willie Nile, plus the rarely heard Greg Copeland, the auspicious Juni Ata, and western music from Colter Wall.

The Pretenders are back with a strong 10-song set, plus Sylvie Simmons, early doo-wop, and a band called Nocona.

Roxy Music singer Bryan Ferry tackles early rock hits on a newly available 1974 concert. Plus, blues-rock from John Fusco and Rick Berthod and rare tracks from the late Phil Ochs.

Cherry Red's expanded edition of Kim's 1983 LP captures a turning point in her career and includes many unreleased demos.

An expanded edition of Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks's "Orange Crate Art," plus three noteworthy new releases.

'White Male Suffrage' by Those Fucking Snowflakes is the EP you didn't know you needed to listen to today. Buy and revel in the wonderful noise.

Expert production, addictive hooks, and amiable musicianship and vocalizing characterize both new albums from The Explorers Club, but I particularly like the covers collection.

Jeb Loy Nichols, a relatively obscure folk singer, delivers a gem. Plus, an album of Tom Waits covers and folk/bluegrass from Kristen Grainger & True North.

'South Front Street from Grayson Capps is a great opportunity to introduce yourself to one of America's best kept musical secrets.

A box set celebrates Iggy Pop's work with David Bowie. Plus music from John Craigie, Anthony Garcia, and Lee Gallagher.