Well, this is just a simple post to say what The Shins have done.

PJ Harvey’s still shaking England, and Todd Robert Petersen invites readers to a Picnic in the Ruins.

The Decemberists dazzle (again), David Ramirez goes to church and more.

Jimbo Mathus and Andrew Bird reunite, Charlie Peacock indulges his inner Brubeck and more.

Julien Baker delivers “Little Oblivions,” and albums by Cloud Nothings and Cassandra Jenkins sing.

Dessa drops “Bombs,” Wild Pink lights up the sky and Ron Hansen guides us into religious ecstasy.

Jon Foreman navigates “Departures,” a jazz master soars and David Dark teaches about the thorniness of memory and grief.

The Weather Station calls us to account, Yasmin Williams quietly dazzles and Diane Glancy keeps Job company.

Lucero gets weird, Arlo Parks dazzles and John Blase presses pause.

Remarkable musical finds, and a staggering range of poetry.