The L.A. improv quintet made its first two LPs by remixing key moments from its gigs; now, on a pair of astonishing unedited live takes, the group proves that performance is the heart of its music.

The French producer’s first new album in seven years positions him as an eager star on a warp-speed journey through big-tent synth pop.

The Los Angeles singer mines the sounds of turn-of-the-millennium radio pop in a set of songs that showcase her distinct, expressive voice.

Australian songwriter Sam Perry mixes ambient interludes and acoustic ballads for an atmospheric album with a searching, romantic spirit.