New Albums Released Across Genres

Recent music coverage spans a wide range of new releases, from major acts’ albums to regional and archival projects. Albums highlighted include Fontaines D.C.’s dark, polished Dopamine Chamber and The Avalanches’ 31-track No Bad Memories, alongside releases by Richard Thompson, Charlie Parr and others. Vermont coverage spotlights newer acts including grunge-influenced duo Step Twin and the blues-, jazz- and yacht-rock-inspired trio Bluephonics. Other features introduce Dave Hunter & the Seven Hundred’s alt-country debut and a two-CD collection of Billy Fury’s Decca singles, documenting his success in Britain despite limited recognition in the United States.