Cincinnati’s Heartless Bastards have been the recipients of some serious NPR love this summer and these features are a great introduction to the band. You’ll need either Real Player or Windows Media Player to check them out.

• Morning Edition Feature: ‘Heartless Bastards’ Take Cautious Steps Into Limelight
• All Songs Considered: “Into the Open”
• All Things Considered: ‘Heartless Bastards’ Defy Indie Rock Rules

Their album All This Time was released August 8th on Fat Possum Records.