Courtney Barnett takes her time, and a deep dive into the powerful “Procession.”

Snail Mail sends an early “Valentine,” and Nathaniel Rateliff sees “The Future.”

The War on Drugs lives inside my head, and words from an abundance of poets.

Dave Hause tunes to “Blood Harmony,” and La Luz shines yet again.

Pokey LaFarge keeps blossoming, and Starflyer 59 pens a welcome letter.

Lilly Hiatt continues a hot streak with “Lately,” and several favorites offer new books.

Strand of Oaks scrapes the heavens and Illuminati Hotties gets to do one more.

Leigh Nash turns the tide and Josh Ritter lets out an exclamation.

Fleetwood Mac can’t stop, won’t stop.

Sleigh Bells ring, and Big Thief wrestles with “Certainty.”