Been listening to some newer stuff lately after a period of not buying much music:

The new Rilo Kiley disc "Under The Blacklight" is great. It's a bit more rocking than the band's previous albums, which range from folky to poppy. Check out: "Close Call," "15," and the title track.

"Challengers" by The New Pornographers is the group's usual winning pop gold. Check out "All The Old Showstoppers," and "My Rights Versus Yours."

The more I listen to "An End Has A Start" by Editors the more I like it. I wouldn't say it's as good as the group's first album, "The Back Room," but it's good. It continues the band's brooding, dark, yet strangely dancable genre of tunes. Check out "Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors," "When Anger Shows" and the title track.