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On the show this time, we’re doing local hip-hop with the self-described COOL AUNTIES - Blimes and Gab. Their latest album "Talk About It" is available on streaming services.

On the show this time, from Vancouver BC - it’s a veteran band, it’s a collective, it’s pop magic - it’s The New Pornographers. Their latest album "In The Morse Code of Brake Lights" is available on Concord Records.

On the show this time, it's a Tale of Two Cities - both named Hollywood! - with songwriter Caroline Rose. Her latest album "Superstar" is available on New West Records.

On the show this time, can you play punk rock on the marimba? Well the answer is clearly YES and the band leading the charge is Mexico’s Son Rompe Pera! Their latest album "Batuco" is available on AYA, an imprint of ZZK Records.

On the show this time, in high fidelity ultra-mono - it’s the sound of strength in numbers - British band IDLES. Their latest album "Ultra Mono" is available on Partisan Records.

On the show this time, it’s the classic-meets-contemporary guitar-songer-singwriting of Courtney Marie Andrews. Her latest album "Old Flowers" is available on Fat Possum Records.

On the show this time, it’s the energizing anti-injustice and anti-apathy of Chilean artist Ana Tijoux. Her latest album "Antifa Dance" is available on Firebrand Records.

On the show this time, it’s the genius-jangle brain-punk of Frances Quinlan. Her latest album "Likewise" is available on Saddle Creek Records.

On the show this time, it’s the dreamy Welshtronica of Kelly Lee Owens. Her latest album "Inner Song" is available on Smalltown Supersound.