What's in Boulder's headphones?

In like a lion, out like a lamb — March music releases brought a range of big feelings to our quiet foothills hamlet. From the country-fried tenderness of Waxahatchee to the latest lachrymose masterpiece from Adrianne Lenker, here’s what last month sounded like in the People’s Republic. (And before the BeyHive comes for us: This vinyl sales data from Paradise Found Records and Music does not include Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, which hits retail stores April 12 and will likely dominate next month’s rankings.)

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1. Waxahatchee - Tigers Blood  2. Sierra Ferrell - Trail of Flowers 3. Adrianne Lenker - Bright Future  4. Kacey Musgraves - Deeper Well 5. Ariana Grande - Eternal Sunshine 6. Norah Jones - Visions 7. The Jesus and Mary Chain - Glasgow Eyes 8. Bleachers - Bleachers 9. Kim Gordon - The Collective 10. Chicano Batman - Notebook Fantasy

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STAFF PICK: Channeling the fuzz-rock stylings of power-pop pioneers like Thin Lizzy and Cheap Trick, Playing Favorites by Philly DIY heroes Sheer Mag is a masterclass in melody and mayhem. The band’s Third Man Records debut finds the four-piece at the height of their powers, amplifying a tradition of big guitars and bigger hooks that won’t leave your head for weeks. Don’t miss a Boulder Weekly interview with vocalist Tina Halladay ahead of their upcoming show at Hi-Dive on April 21. - Jezy J. Gray, arts and culture editor

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