Happy June! And what a great week in music to kick off the summer and the month. So much good to listen to, I could hardly listen to much at all.

It's the Friday Refrain complete with this week's list of what's new, genrefied by me, and for the first time I pick my favorite album of the week. Clue: The name is three words, and it's not Sharon Van Etten.

A few new tunes to liven up your outdoor plans - be it picnics, grilling or sorting rocks out of the garden - time for the Friday Refrain.

The Friday Refrain origin story, followed by one concise one-off pick list before some rambling ones.

Holy singles week! Singles are like the Ghost of Christmas Future, only for music.

A little bit of what's going on in music this week.

The beginning of the Music Festival Season begins today! Plus, a few picks to accompany your weekend activities and of course, The List!