Picks of the Week

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Three outstanding new releases picked by the Soundcheck staff. Read full reviews of our picks of the week.

Jonsi & Alex – Riceboy Sleeps (XL Records) - picked by John Schaefer

Céu – Vagarosa (Six Degrees – picked by Gisele Regatao

The Phenomenal Handclap Band (s/t) (Friendly Fire) – picked by Joel Meyer

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