Singer-songwriter Geneviève Beaudoin of the Maine-based project Dead Gowns has been making music all her life, but this is the band's first full-length record. We discuss "It's Summer, I Love You, and I'm Surrounded by Snow" on episode #228

Jasmine.4.t's Boygenius-produced debut album is a dazzlingly varied, emotional, and beautiful journey. We discuss "You Are the Morning" in detail on episode #227 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Brighton-based Lambrini Girls mix righteous punk fury with a strong helping of humor and self-awareness. We discuss their debut album, "Who Let the Dogs Out" on episode #226 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

On their dreamy, dizzyingly varied fourth album, L.A.-based Peel Dream Magazine wrap their listeners in childhood nostalgia for New York City. We discuss "Rose Main Reading Room" on episode #225 of "For the Record."

On their third LP, Irish six-piece Silverbacks break new ground with complex indie rock that embraces a variety of sounds. We discuss "Easy Being a Winner" on episode #224 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

On his third solo album, Swedish artist Henrik Appel conveys earnest emotion by combining energetic garage rock and jazzy improvisation. We discuss "Shadows" on episode #223 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

36 years after Pixies released “Surfer Rosa,” indie rock icon Kim Deal has come out with her first solo record, “Nobody Loves You More.” We discuss it in-depth in episode #222 of “For the Record.”

Montreal-based PYPY’s second album, 10 years after their first, is an exhilarating blend of psych rock and new wave, with virtuosic instrumentals and otherworldly vocals. We discuss “Sacred Times” on Episode #221 of For the Record.

L.A. singer-songwriter Marina Allen breaks through with her clarion voice and beautiful Laurel Canyon sound on her third album, "Eight Pointed Star." We discuss it in depth on episode #220 of "For the Record."

Oakland trio Fake Fruit’s second album faces an uncertain world with blistering guitars, off-kilter rhythms, and an appealing blend of earnestness and humor. We discuss “Mucho Mistrust” on episode #219 of “For the Record.”