Today is a big day for releases. Not in quantity, but rather in quality. We have been looking forward to this day for many reasons. Grizzly Bear’s HIGHLY anticipated new album Veckatimest is finally out, as well as Phoenix’s heavy buzzed about album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. Get the full low down below. Many of todays releases are serious best of the year contenders! Check them out:

Black Moth Super Rainbow – Eating Us

Black Moth Super Rainbow’s 4th album is Eating Us continues to demonstrate their expertimental sound. I am just starting to get into them. My starting point was the great song “Twin Of Myself”. Try it out yourself:

[mp3] : Black Moth Super Rainbow – Twin Of Myself

Grizzly Bear – Veckatimest

I already have told you how much I love this. If you missed it click here.

[mp3] : Grizzly Bear – Two Weeks

Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

Phoenix have really hit their stride with Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. It is an album full of pop gems, and it may just be their most complete work yet. This is golden stuff.

[mp3] : Phoenix – Lisztomania

Viva Voce – Rose City

Portland’s Viva Voce are back after 3 years since their last album, with the release of Rose City. Their sound has many different influences mixed in, but the most dominant ones is a classic rock/Jesus & Mary Cain 90s feel. These guys know what they are doing!

[mp3] : Viva Voce – Devotion