Bad Moves recorded this album before the pandemic, but it's even more relevant now. In these days of constant crisis and a devastating wealth gap, are you still having a good time? Because Bad Moves is, and their fantastic second record is here to help.

The members of Ohmme are classically-trained musicians and veterans of the Chicago improvisational jazz scene. They make experimental pop that balances harmony and chaos: Beautiful, twinned vocals with noise elements and creative time signatures.

A global pandemic, nationwide protests, pervasive social isolation, and we recently had to cancel our August wedding because of the virus. These are bleak times for many of us, but the second LP by Whim is the witty, catchy, ray of sunshine we need now.

After being unceremoniously dropped by 4AD after the label judged her to be insufficiently commercially successful, TORRES plowed her disappointment into her art to make her most gorgeous, fully-realized album yet. We discuss "Silver Tongue."

Former frontman of The Walkmen, Hamilton Leithauser, brings us an ambitious and cinematic solo record. Its thematic focus on friends and strangers that made an impression on him is wonderfully nostalgic listening for our quarantine days.

Katie Crutchfield brings a more direct, Americana-influenced sound on her 5th album as Waxahatchee, "Saint Cloud;" it may be her best yet. We discuss it in-depth in episode #125 of "For the Record." For all prior episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com

Wisconsin five-piece Disq bring an eclectic mix of 90s influences to their debut LP, "Collector," which we discuss in-depth in episode #124 of "For the Record." For all the prior episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

On her second album, "Cha Cha Palace," Angelica Garcia mixes a variety of styles with her exceptional voice into a cohesive celebration of her LatinX identity with universal appeal.

On their ninth studio album, veteran indie rockers Nada Surf examine themes of loneliness and interconnectedness with their trademark bittersweet, melodic hooks. We discuss "Never Not Together" in-depth in episode #122 of "For the Record."

Hop Along frontwoman Frances Quinlan's first solo record, "Likewise," shows an impressive range, both emotionally and sonically. We discuss it in-depth in episode #121 of "For the Record."