Shifting gears from showtunes to psych-rock within one song, Changing Modes covers a wide range of genres in this 10-track album. Layered melodies mixed with unique combinations of instrumentation produce a multifaceted feat in experimental music.

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For our special pre-release of the fantastic new Walkmen album, we spoke to bassist Peter Bauer about the recording process, their feelings on music criticism, and why they chose Sloan-Kettering for the charity proceeds. Read it all after the fold, and find one of the best blogs we've seen this year!

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The Walkmen released their highly anticipated new album today, exclusively on Amie Street! You & Me is being sold for the special price of $5, the entirety of which will be donated to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Check it out in our featured albums this week!

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Here's a nice way to start the week: we just received an e-mail from our friend Amanda Kaletsky saying that she'll be opening for Coldplay this Saturday! Now's a great time to check out this young singer-songwriter, whose influences include Joni Mitchell and Carol King, if you haven't before. Find the info for Saturday's gig after the fold, along with our selected tracks!

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The iconic grunge rockers that brought you "No Rain" back in '92 finally returned this year! Blind Melon's new lead vocalist proves his ability to produce the kind of sound the band's fans have come to love, but adds his own fresh twist for their first studio record in over a decade.

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The Italian Armonie Symphony Orchestra performs the music of Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi with refreshing passion and authenticity in this compilation, part of a series of recordings dedicated to individual classical composers. His ubiquitous "Four Seasons" are bookended by two lesser-known concerti, providing an excellent sampler and introduction to Vivaldi's body of work.

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English-born Badly Drawn Boy's 2004 album finds the singer in a darker place than his earlier work, reflecting on his homesickness in America, friends and family lost, and life after stardom. Not without its upbeat moments and clap-along tracks, though, it documents a turning point in the musician's career, and is certainly one of his most personal albums.

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Belgian artist Styrofoam's newest album on Nettwerk Records features guest vocals from Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World, Josh Rouse, and Blake Hazard of The Submarines, wrapping up a collection of electronic gems highly recommended for fans of The Postal Service and The Notwist. We're releasing Styrofoam's entire catalog today, so get it while it's cheap!

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Asbury Park stand up! NJ band Cool Days End is carrying the Springsteen torch high with their easy-shufflin' rock'n'roll, and gearing up for a major tour after a number of successful shows in their area. Take a listen to Streets, Dreams, and Everything in Between after the break!

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Hot Seconds just arrived in our inbox yesterday, and we're pretty pumped to share their debut with you. The self-titled album is easy listening in the best sense, sunny Brit-rock that keeps a sense of humor about its myriad influences. Read our full spotlight after the jump!

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