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Originally known as Alabama 3, A3 mines sounds from the Deep South with its Guthrie- and Cash-inspired blend of gospel, country and house music. A3 performs a wide range of material from Hits and Exit Wounds, a new retrospective CD, on WXPN.

For 15 years, it's been Great Big Sea's quest to form the perfect marriage of pop music and Newfoundland's sea-shanty tradition. The band's new album finds its hard-driving sound exploring more rock territory, with a core inextricably tied to the group's homeland.

Ra Ra Riot features swooning violin and cello lines, pop hooks and sinuous rock rhythms that bring to mind Spoon with strings. After the tragic loss of the band's drummer and songwriter, The Rhumb Line is the product of a cathartic recording process that takes a positive outlook on the darker side of life.

Department of Eagles is about to return with its second album, In Ear Park. It's a stimulating and lively disc that conjures up precious childhood memories, evoking a sense of nostalgia, joy and, at times, melancholy.

Formed in 2002, Espers has emerged as a key player in a worldwide psych-folk revival, as heard during this appearance at the Philadelphia Folklife Festival. In 2006, Espers recorded II, with melodies inspired by the freaky folk-rock of the '60s.

Using the Bon Iver moniker, Justin Vernon became an instant critics' darling upon the release of For Emma, Forever Ago early this year. Vernon's primal falsetto accentuates his stark and simple arrangements in a session on WXPN.

Department of Eagles recently returned with its second album, In Ear Park. It's a stimulating and lively disc that conjures up precious childhood memories, evoking a sense of nostalgia, joy and, at times, melancholy. Hear a session from WXPN.

After abandoning their Missouri roots to start anew in Brookyln, White Rabbits' members established themselves in the indie music scene, touring with the likes of Spoon and The Walkmen. Their sophomore album, It's Frightening, was produced by Spoon frontman Britt Daniel.

Jennings' newest album is the moving and political Blood of Man. In this session, he discusses how he came to write the songs for the new record, and describes how it relates to his previous work.

Kurt Wagner's music represents an offbeat marriage of country, soul and avant-garde pop, sprinkled over gently fingerpicked guitar. His understated melodies and ambiguous lyrics are in abundant supply on Lambchop's OH (Ohio), which is upbeat and soulful in its irreverence.