As the near-summer days heat up week after week, the number of quality music releases seems to mirror the trajectory. Here are a few of this week’s best, along with some music videos.---

Must-Have:
The Mynabirds, Generals:

To read a review of one of my favorite 2012 albums (so far), head right on over here.

Album trailer

Another Must-Have:
Big K.R.I.T., Live From the Underground:

”I Got This”

Neither Japanese, nor robots:
Japandroids, Celebration Rock

”The House That Heaven Built”

Maybe “the best Radiohead album since Kid A” - NPR:
Liars, WIXIW

”No. 1 Against the Rush” (official video)

Latest from the Dan Auerbach churn-and-burn production studio:
Crocodiles, Endless Flowers

”Endless Flowers”

Honorable Mentions:
Alejandro Escovedo, Big Station
The Hives, Lex Hives
Mystery Jets, Radlands
Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Americana
Langhorne Slim & The Law, The Way We Move
Brandi Carlile, Bear Creek
Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Big Moon Ritual