Here's what we're all listening to right now. What's rocking your world this week?

As people who think about, talk about, write about, listen to and make music, it's not surprising that the most common (and favorite) topic of conversation among us is the same: "What are you listening to right now?" Stick a quarter in us, and, boy, wouldn't you know it, off...

By Westword Staff

April 2, 2013

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As people who think about, talk about, write about, listen to and make music, it's not surprising that the most common (and favorite) topic of conversation among us is the same: "What are you listening to right now?" Stick a quarter in us, and, boy, wouldn't you know it, off we go, on and on about this new song we can't stop listening to, or this new album flipping our wig or an old favorite we rediscovered. So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities or are just curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we've been listening to this week. Keep reading to see which albums and songs were in heavy rotation, and then, of course, feel free to weigh in with your picks.

CORY CASCIATO Talking Heads - Fear of Music Spoon - "Kill the Moonlight" T. Rex - Electric Warrior Jeffrey Wentworth Stevens - The Holy Dogs of Other Days The Orb - "U.F.Orb"

DAVE HERRERA Killswitch Engage - Disarm the Descent Gavin James - "Carolina" Glowing House - The Down and Out EP St. Elias - Two Step The Procussions - "The Fringe"

JOSIAH M HESSE Django Django - "Default" Steely Dan - "Aja" Nilsson - "You're Breaking My Heart" Prince - "Pop Life" Kanye West - 808's and Heartbreak

NOAH HUBBELL Tyler, the Creator - "IFHY" Chance the Rapper - #10Day The D.O.C. - "It's Funky Enough" Masta Ace - Disposable Arts Mac Dre - Ronald Dregan: Dreganomics

BRAD LOPEZ Havok - "From the Cradle to the Grave" Reign Supreme - "Stuck Pig, Bled Dry" Expire - "Abyss" GHOST B.C. - "Year Zero" (NSFW) The Ghost Inside - "The Great Uknown"

TOM MURPHY Billy Idol - "Eyes Without a Face" Wax Idols - "All Too Human" Burnt Ones - "Gonna Listen to T Rex (All Night Long)" Veronica Falls - Waiting For Something to Happen Grass Widow - Internal Logic

PATRICK RODGERS Sioux Lion - "The Sea" (Man Mantis Remix) The Knife - "A Tooth for an Eye" Earl Sweathshirt - "Whoa" Sole - "People Piss Me Off" Great Dane - Alpha Dog

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