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Tops of Trees' Damian Ubriaco chats with Dave Michaels ahead of WEXT's Local 518 Fest.

Saratoga Local 518 band Tops of Trees release their full length album, "Do Something."

Tops of Trees have been making a name for themselves. Sure, as a large band with horns and more, but also as great musicians with a focus on energetic music, rooted in rock and soul.

The Swedish hard-rock band Ghost has never topped the Billboard 200 albums chart — until this week. Elsewhere, Kendrick Lamar's "Luther (feat. SZA)" holds at No. 1 for an 11th week, tying a record for hip-hop songs.

Our list of the best albums out this week includes Lizzo's long-awaited debut, the rousing, infectious anthems of Johnnyswim, new music from The Tallest Man On Earth, Loyle Carner and more.

Six states will purchase 3 million rapid tests, and more states may join the consortium. Maryland, Virginia, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio and Massachusetts want to stem a severe testing shortage.

We learn how the band met and got their start, and where the name comes from, too. It might surprise you.

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Playin' With Fire Band have been a band for about 16 years. The line up has changed a bit, and so has their focus. They've been working on some great original music, and are releasing a few tracks. So, we had a chat.

Amy Ryan Band has just released their second album, "Brighter & Brighter," and it is already storming up the blues and roots music charts - and getting played around the world! We are so lucky to have great Local 518 musicians like these folks.