Twenty-three years after his Sonic Recipe for Love, Steve Stav writes a playlist for the brokenhearted victims of another corporate holiday: the first Valentine’s Day of the second Trump era.

Propaganda (Bureau B Records). Review by Peter Lindblad.

The Band Plays On. Review by Bob Pomeroy.

In the news today: Sundara Karma, Peter Gabriel, Kristin Hersh, Wet Leg, Depeche Mode, Cinema Cinema!, Thor, Swans, The Voidz, Metric, Noel Gallagher, Garbage

American Canyon. Review by Stacey Zering.

It’s a perfect time to bring Sound Salvation to a wider audience via the Internet, albeit in a different form.

The Story of the Most Influential Radio Station in America

The Alarm came “marching on” through Orlando, and Michelle Wilson relived her 80s alternative heyday.

Orchestrated (BMG ). Review by Michelle Wilson.

Fragile (Hypertension Music). Review by Michelle Wilson.

International (Sacred Bones Records). Review by Alexa Harris.

Enjoy the Science: Tribute to Depeche Mode (). Review by Michelle Wilson.

May Terry melts the winter doldrums with the French Horn Rebellion’s all-out Nu-Disco dance party at Brooklyn Bowl.

A Perfect Circle sailed into Philly on a rare tour, to pummel Northeastern fans with their sound and to nosh on some cheesesteaks. Mike Hanan and Michelle Smith were close enough to smell the sauteed onions on Maynard Keenan’s breath.

Memories of an Echo. Review by Robert Sutton.

History of Modern (100%). Review by Ben Varkentine.

High Violet (4AD). Review by Jeff Schweers.

Back to Light (!K7). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Present Passed (Postfact Records). Review by Rose Petralia.