Mirah, (a)spera March 10
The great Mirah returns with a lovely, gentle full-length that isn’t a concept album about the insect world (though its cover screams ’70s sci-fi). It’s just like old times!

Celilo, Bending Mirrors March 19
We keep hearing increasingly promising material from alt-country rockers Celilo, and the band has already leaked us a few flooring ballads from Bending Mirrors. Listen up!

The Decemberists, Hazards of Love March 24
Need we tell you Hazards of Love is a concept album? A fine one at that, and first single “The Rake’s Song” proves the godfathers of twee can also rock pretty hard.

The Thermals, Now We Can See April 7
Who knew an album dealing with death could be this much fun? Now We Can See finds Hutch Harris singing more than yelling, and the band keeps its hot streak alive.

Sleep, Hesitation Wounds Late May
Just when you thought the Oldominion mainstay had forsaken his solo career, he releases some of his most powerful songs yet on Sage Francis’ Strange Famous label.