Provoker, courtesy. This week’s column features post-punk from Provoker, groovy summer pop by Myd with Channel Tres and Trueno, invigorating alt-pop from The Happy Fits, jazzy Bossa nova by Marc Ribot, Southern soul from Lamont Landers and some punk-inspired folk courtesy of Trevor Sensor. Provoker, “Germaphobe” — The Bay Area’s…

Jawdropped, Photo: Alyssa Soares. This week on Tuesday Tracks, we’ve got pop from Emily James and Gordi, rock by OSLO and Jawdropped, emo from Arm’s Length and Americana by Caitlin Cannon. Emily James, “Under the Influences” – This soulful song’s got serious Taylor Swift vibes; it’s about when platonic…

Gogo Penguin, courtesy. In this week’s edition, GoGo Penguin and Theo Croker deliver classic jazz energy. Also, we connect with our feelings thanks to Shura and Austin Gatus, while Caroline the band and Caroline Polachek offer a nostalgic tune, Patrick Wolf takes us on an adventure and a new…

Dustin Douglas & the Electric Gentlemen, courtesy. This week, Spacey Jane welcomes us to summer; Dustin Douglas & the Electric Gentlemen, Dropsonic and Gasoline Lollipops bring the rock, Mobley gives us some throwback soul and Activity shows us the art of a really good bass line. Spacey Jane, “Through…

Rachel Bobbitt, Photo by Ebru Yildiz. This week’s edition of Tuesday Tracks brings folky rock by Old Sea Brigade and Rachel Bobbitt, emo rock by Commoner, pop from Arrows in Action and Sitting on Saturn, and alt-rock by Dazy. Old Sea Brigade featuring Katie Pruitt, “Green Tea” — Artist…

Bug Crush, courtesy. This week’s edition contains a diverse mix with garage rock from bug crush, warm dub from Pachyman, soulful R&B by Naomi Sharon, an alternative jam by Jawny, uplifting outdoor disco from Poolside and Satin Jackets, modern jazz fusion by corto.alto and a contemporary rendition of a…

Alexandra Savior, Photo: Angela Ricciardi. The ethereal pop of Alexandra Savior, Andy Frasco & The U.N.’s raw garage-infused blues rock, baroque pop from Erin LeCount, Taylor Rae’s soulful pop, Mamalarky’s inventive rock and Amy Millan’s introspective folk. Alexandra Savior, “Unforgivable” — Portland singer-songwriter Alexandra Savior delivers a haunting performance…

Trousdale, Photo: Alex Lang. This week on Tuesday Tracks, we’ve got new pop tunes by Trousdale, Emily Haber, googly eyes, Jade Bird and Kaleah Lee. We’ve also got a shoegaze song from Panchiko and jazz by David Murray. Emily Haber, “Nostalgia” – Haber says “Nostalgia” is “a tribute to…

Lucy Liyou, Photo: Park Seung Won. In this week’s edition, Lucy Liyou and Kenya Eugene explore love from different ends, KDYN, Ecca Vandal and SHIMA have us jamming, and Taylor Bickett and The Wrecks give us the hard truth. KDYN, “Never Giving up” – The second single from DJ-producer…

Nell Smith and Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips, courtesy Blake Studdard/Atria Creative. Momma and the Ting Tings slow things down, the Gully Boys and Raue bring the rock back, Kurt Deimer brings us a new classic and Nell Smith wows with her first and final album. Momma, “Bottle…