In which our hero, Addam Donnelly , gets his dirty old church mouth cleaned out by Portugal. The Man , and a sound that defies description. Fortunately, he expected the unexpected.

Ink 19’s Jen Cray trades her low expectations for staunch admiration when she experiences the charm of Coldplay firsthand. Almost as good as U2?

Leavetaking (Sarathan). Review by Andrew Ellis.

Puddle City Racing Lights (Friendly Fire). Review by Aaron Shaul.

You and I in the Kaleidoscope (Unsigned). Review by S D Green.

Seventh Tree (Mute Records). Review by Matthew Moyer.

At the Kooks’ Chicago tour stop, Chris Catania sees that there may indeed be something wrong with a lil’ (too much) bump n’ grind.

How the Day Sounds (Vanguard Records). Review by Tim Wardyn.

Editors remind Orlando audiences that it was the UK that birthed their brand of darkly deep indie rock. Jen Cray couldn’t help but wonder if they were ripping off Joy Division, or Interpol’s interpretation of Joy Division.

Victorious (Nettwerk). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Rotten Love (One Little Indian). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Absolutes (Curb Appeal Records). Review by Andrew Ellis.

Asleep At Heaven’s Gate (Brushfire). Review by Jen Cray.

It Is What It Is (Little Red Records). Review by Andrew Ellis.

A large percentage of America may not know it yet, but the Arctic Monkeys have already conquered their native England and are setting their sights on our shores. Jen Cray was not surprised that the band’s Orlando date was a complete sell out.

Until I’m There/Days Will Pass 7” (It’s a Trap!). Review by Aaron Shaul.

The Snow Patrol tour was as much about opening acts Ok Go and Silversun Pickups as it was about the Irish headliners. Jen Cray was among those lucky enough to score a ticket to the sold-out event.

Small Steps, Heavy Hooves (Equal Vision). Review by Jen Cray.

Nothing Left To Lose (Aware/Columbia). Review by Andrew Ellis.

(Triple Crown). Review by Jen Cray.