Mondays can be rough, but with a fresh batch of music in your arsenal, they don’t have to be. To make your life easier, we’ve diligently listened to each and every new release from last Friday, and have curated our own K WEEKLY playlist consisting of everything that we think is the cream of the crop. Below, we’ve highlighted some of the best. Happy listening!

There's generally a clear line between cute and provocative, but every so often, that line blurs into something confusing, mesmerizing, and, above all, alluring. Such is the case with almost monday, an alternative pop-rock band from San Diego, California, who have taken these two lines and woven them into a friendship bracelet that holds together the three band members--Dawson Daugherty (vocals), Luke Fabry (bass), Cole Clisby (guitar).

After 5 long years, Dan Snaith has stepped back from the decks, put the headphones down, and picked up a microphone again. With a full band to back him, Snaith has revived the electronic-psychedelia outfit, Caribou. Having just announced a full tour, everyone is watching with a keen eye to see what will happen next.