the positive externality of the album leak...

...is the pre-release album stream. The schedule for releases in May is insane. NPR is giving you a little bit of a head start.

If you're looking for something new to listen to over the weekend, try streaming these upcoming releases. Click the name to link to the stream.

Josh Ritter- So Runs The World Away

The New Pornographers- Together

Broken Social Scene- Forgiveness Rock Record

The Hold Steady- Heaven is Whenever