One of my favorite singer song writers Juliana Hatfield recently announced on her myspace that she is going to release a new CD in June. To listen to Juliana go here:  http://www.myspace.com/julianahatfield
In related news, Juliana's rumored old flame  Evan Dando and his band the Lemonheads are going to be playing SXSW in support of the reissue of their class It's a Shame About Ray which will include unreleased demos and a DVD. For more info on that go here:
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/page/news/48833-lemonheads-irayi-gets-deluxe-reissue-sxsw-show
Juliana's fellow Boston songstress Kay Hanley also recently finished her new album which will hopefully be out by the summer. There are rumors Kay's albums may be released in a digital form and on vinyl. You can also now buy Kay's Babydoll Ep from a few years back directly off her myspace via snowcap: http://www.myspace.com/kayhanleymusicLast but not least, for those who like the Boston sound of the Lemonheads, Kay Hanley, and The Pixies (who Duke Spirit frequently covers live) you should check out new London based rockers The Duke Spirit ( http://www.myspace.com/thedukespirit) who sound similar to some of those Boston bands but with a British singer.