Former Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart incorporates sampled sounds of the cosmos in "Who Stole the Show?" John Werner hide caption

In "All Over Again," Alexis P. Suter applies defibrillator paddles to soulful blues-rock music. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

An assist from Laura Marling helps transport Johnny Flynn's "The Water" into its own stratosphere. courtesy of the artist hide caption

Michael Leonhart's "The Story of Echo Lake" is a nimble, insinuating track with an inventive and unexpected storyline. courtesy of the artist hide caption

Laura Veirs' "July Flame" is a litany of warm-weather imagery: kites, lemonade, fireworks, a "sweet summer peach." courtesy of the artist hide caption

Dawes' members are country-rock hippies at heart, if "When You Call My Name" is any indication. courtesy of the artist hide caption