Inside Track

The folk trio released its sophomore album earlier this year.

The Canadian rock quartet's originally had a much different plan for its seventh album.

The long-running Memphis band revamps its sound and lyrics on its ninth album.

On ‘Good Thing,’ the young singer-songwriter takes his music in new directions.

Pennsylvania artist Kiley Lotz's new album is split into two parts: Songs she wrote before psychological treatment, and songs she wrote in recovery.

The Baltimore band released its critically-acclaimed debut album last month.

The New York musician's debut album has a retro sound inspired by '50s doo-wop music.

The Portland band tries out different sounds and genres on its seventh album.

After two years of nonstop touring, the Spanish band sings about the less glamorous side of the musician lifestyle on its sophomore album.

The New York indie band's new album is an explicitly political commentary on the current state of the U.S.

The Denver band released the "Lies" EP earlier this year.

The third album from synth-pop artist Aaron Maine pays tribute to the New York City apartment where he created it.

The alternative music pioneers brought back their Dial-A-Song hotline to promote their 20th album, "I Like Fun."

The Denver soul-rock octet this month released "Tearing At The Seams," the follow-up to its gold-selling debut album.

The Australian rocker's 2017 LP was one of the most exciting debut records of the year.

Merrill Garbus sings about racism, white privilege and climate change on the experimental duo's fourth album.

The singer and poet set out to give a more balanced depiction of her hometown on her debut LP.

The New York duo's new album comes after a much-needed break from touring and recording.

Mackenzie Scott wrote the core of her third album during long walks through New York City.

The Nashville singer-songwriter's third album follows "Saturnine," her first volume of poetry.

The Kansas City band's new record takes its name from an ancient Mayan expression.

Singer and songwriter Molly Rankin explains how her unpleasant dreams inspired the Toronto band's sophomore album.

Nika Danilova describes how building a house helped shape her latest album.

The band tells CPR's OpenAir how bassist and producer Chris Taylor stepped up in a big way on its latest album.

Singer Sabrina Ellis explains how a car accident affected her songwriting for the Austin rockers' latest album.

Singer-songwriter Alynda Segarra describes how returning to her childhood neighborhood in New York City inspired her to write about gentrification on her latest album.

The Philadelphia musician and producer shares insight on the collaborations and sounds of his latest album.

The French rock quartet looked for peace of mind on its sixth album through joyful disco music.

The British electronic music producer wrote his latest album while living entirely on the road.

The singer-songwriter's latest album is purposefully downtempo and melancholy to suit its subject material.

Bassist and co-founder Alex Bleeker explains how lineup changes and side projects helped to create the New Jersey indie rock band's latest album.

Frontman Dylan Baldi says the Cleveland band's latest album has something in common with New Age music.

The duo had creative breakthroughs while suffering from insomnia. That led to a new sound on their latest album.

The band tried something new for their latest release. They looked for artists they’d never listened to.

The Hold Steady frontman's latest solo album "We All Want The Same Things" features his most autobiographical work to date.

The Vancouver duo moved away from the spontaneous feel of previous records and experimented in the studio for its third album.

The Denver husband-and-wife duo self-released and self-produced their fourth album after a long sailing trip.

The bassist and singer recruited Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins for his new LP.

The Brooklyn band's new album finds singer Adam Schatz at his most confident.

The French producer's "By Any Beats Necessary" is heavily influenced by American blues and hip-hop.

The former Walkmen frontman explores new musical territory with former Vampire Weekend member Rostam Batmanglij on "I Had A Dream That You Were Mine."

The Denver hip-hop band has found a home on Sage Francis' Strange Famous label for its debut LP.

The Danish singer-songwriter's latest album tackles the subject of surveillance in the 21st century.

The new album from the former Minutemen and Stooges bassist captures a night on his remarkable 1995 solo tour. His backing band featured members of Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

The rising New York trio hopes to overcome the early challenges of the record industry after releasing its debut.

The New York band released this year its Sub Pop debut, "Return To Love."

For his latest album, the singer-songwriter imagined himself playing in a Tokyo hotel.

Singer Jennifer Clavin explains why she didn't want to write meaningless lyrics for the Los Angeles band's sophomore album.

The band's latest album, "Give A Glimpse Of What Yer Not," is his favorite since reuniting with the band in 2005.

Michelle Zauner recorded her debut LP as Japanese Breakfast immediately following a personal tragedy.

The Tennessee native details the struggles of simultaneously pursuing a music career and an English degree.