Following in the footsteps of Baio (of Vampire Weekend) and Sir Paul McCartney (no elaboration needed), Connecticut’s Addy Edward joins a limited but strong tradition of bassists taking things solo. He’s already got an album under his belt, but we just learned about him today, so let’s pretend this is a new endeavor.

Variety is the word of the day for The Strokes and their new album, The New Abnormal. The project, released on Friday, generally has a New Wave sound. To simply call it New Wave doesn’t do it justice, as it has Julian Casablancas and the rest of the boys from New York throwing us a bunch of different sounds, ranging from late ‘80s post punk to modern indie pop to mid-oughts guitar rock.

It’s been over a decade since Jay Electronica burst onto the scene. Promising tracks like “Eternal Sunshine,” and “Exhibit C,” gave fans a lot to be excited about. Signing with Roc Nation in 2010, his debut album was highly anticipated. It took almost 10 full years, but it finally arrived last month. Not only that, but we’re blessed with a heavy dose of JAY-Z on what’s essentially a collaboration album.

Connecticut’s very own Figurine has brand new music for us. “Needing,” is very intimate, with the narrator (Figurine herself? Perhaps a character?) giving us honest insight into a difficult moment in her relationship.

This song so perfectly encapsulates “lovelorn,” I can’t believe it wasn’t somehow worked into an episode of How I Met Your Mother. In any event, it’s here for you now.

With his most recent release, “Alone,” riley shows us his radio ready range. An emotional ballad, it’s steeped in anxiety, depression, and loneliness.

A few weeks ago, Flume released a new song with Toro y Moi. “The Difference” is music that reminds me of electronic dance music before it was called “EDM.” Oh what wonderful times!

It isn’t news to say that twenty-somethings in the U.S. are a jaded group. This is especially true in the dating world where hundreds of matches are (theoretically) at your finger tips thanks to apps like Tinder and Hinge. This, combined with widespread depression, anxiety, and loneliness is creating a generation that feels very cavalier and at times, adrift. Enter “Stone Cold” by Deb Never and Kenny Beats, a song that is very much of the moment.

It’s been a decade since Car Seat Headrest began quietly and consistently releasing quality music. It’s hard to believe they’ve haven’t penetrated alt radio play on a more regular basis.

Static Nerves is a great example of vintage pop-punk, bringing to mind NHL 2005’s classic soundtrack. While they still definitely have a lofi(ish) DIY feel, their music is polished enough that each part comes through clearly.

With each album Real Estate releases, the more and more each work begins to sound like Martin Courtney’s solo album, Many Moons. The Main Thing, @realestateband’s most recent album fits perfectly into this mold, featuring music that makes you feel like you’re wondering in an isolated meadow awash in moonlight at midnight, all while fairies dance and flit around you.

Upon first listen, albeit a casual one, Tame Impala’s newest album, The Slow Rush, sounds different than @tameimpala of yore. It is almost like that Salvador Dali painting, The Persistence of Memory; it feels desolate, but at the same time, it is filled with details while also being something different, and both vaguely and specifically, about time.

The most striking thing about Connecticut’s Amanda Bellitto is the strength of her voice. She has the type of voice that surrounds and washes over you. Her new single, “Haunt” opens with the line, “Take a chance on me.” To be clear, Bellitto’s vocal talent is what we would call “a sure thing.”

Laughing Gas, chillwave stalwart Wild Nothing’s latest release, gives you the dream pop vibes you might expect with a nostalgic spin. The entire EP draws from a palette of sounds and melodic progressions that are decidedly from the late 80s and early 90s.

I love when I unexpectedly come across a new song I like. I love it even more when that song brings me to an album I can enjoy from front to back. Enter @andyshauf and his single, “Try Again.” The song’s witty call and response caught my attention and brought me to Shauf’s The Neon Skyline, released on January 24th.

Lil Wayne’s newest album, Funeral dropped on Friday. For the Wayne faithful, you’ll see some familiar iterations of Mr. Carter. At times you’ll get Tha Carter 2 Wayne; sometimes Tha Carter 3 Wayne; other times, COLLEGROVE Wayne. Like any good funeral, these Waynes we all love are well represented. Of course, you also get blessed (ha) with Rebirth Wayne. Let’s take a look at the Good, the Meh, and the Ugly.

Bloc Party’s debut album, Silent Alarm will be turning 15 on February 2nd. Bloc Party completed a tour last year celebrating the 15 years since their recording sessions in June and July of 2004.