If you haven’t yet discovered the prowess of Geologic (rhymes), and Sabzi (beats), let me be the first to tell you that you are missing out. The bond between the two is inseparable. They create a unity that is often rightly compared to that of Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, or DJ Premier & The Guru. That sounds far-fetched, but these two really have all the tools, passion, and soul to live up to these legends. more at www.amazon.com

The epitome of great garage rock. Loose but tight, witty but not arrogant (ok maybe just a bit), this album is terrific. If you like 70s rock, the stooges, the white stripes, the black keys, or any of the pioneer punk bands like the minutemen you will love this. more at www.amazon.com

Ben Kweller is the newest musical phenominon in the industry. Formely a member of minorly successful rock group Radish, Kweller after spending some time traveling the country, essembles a near perfect collection for his debut solo release. Amazon.com said it best when describing his mucic as melodic, somewhat rickety, frequently acoustic, piano-laced pop. more at www.amazon.com

The name of Beach House might imply a certain kind of pop — sunny, frothy, sort of a Beach Boys vibe.

If so, that name is very deceptive, because their music is none of the above. Hailing from Baltimore, Beach House’s second album “Devotion” is more like sleeping in a haunted, jewelled music box — all ghostly singing, lushly sparkling pop instrumentation and sensually dreamy melodies. more at www.amazon.com

The second solo album by this gentle voiced, country-tinged SF Bay Area retroist takes a step back from the more hook-laden pop of his first disc, and opts for a more mediative, reflective style. Davenport’s work recalls the best of the rambling early ’70s country rock/AOR sound, bringing to mind the likes of Gerry Rafferty, George Harrison, Bread, Badfinger, the softer side of Pretty Things, and even melodic boogie-rockers like Joe Cocker, when Bart starts to rock out a little bit. more at www.amazon.com