Delorean, “Subiza”True Panther SoundsGrade: A-Barcelona-based electropop band Delorean styles sweet, summery dance tunes in their new album, Subiza. Their songs are based on lush melodies, which are layered with ethereal vocals, trilling keyboards, sultry synths and utterly danceable beats. Tracks like “Endless Sunset” and “Warmer Places” invoke Delorean’s beachy, tropical aesthetic, but opening track “Stay Close” is the best of the album, carrying the listener to a Shangri-La of intricately crafted but purely delightful electropop. Some of Delorean’s tracks are repetitive and ultimately forgettable, but the overall effect is sparkling, poppy pleasure. Play this one on a road trip to the beach and have a dance party on the sand when you get there.STEPHANIE GIGLIO- – –Gulf Aid AllStars, “It Ain’t My Fault (Single)”Preservation Hall RecordsGrade: AThe Gulf Aid AllStars, comprised of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Mos Def, Lenny Kravitz and Trombone Shorty, released this week on iTunes a single and a video for their song “It Ain’t My Fault,” which benefits The Gulf Relief Foundation. This song is an updated version of Joseph Smokey Johnson’s 1960s Mardi Gras standard and has new lyrics from Mos Def and others to reflect the catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf. The catchy mix of typical New Orleans sound with relevant hip-hop lyrics makes not only for a good listen but also an emotional track reflecting the frustration of people living on the Gulf Coast. NICHOLAS PERSAC- – –Hot Hot Heat, “Future Breeds”Danger Bird RecordsGrade: CCanadian rock band Hot Hot Heat returns to its indie home with their latest album Future Breeds – which may have many indie fans elating, “Thank God!” after their 2007 album Happiness LTD. While still not a must-have for many music fans, there are definitely a few lyrical jewels on the album that would be a shame to miss (See: “Goddess on the Prairie”). All in all, this is more of a track-by-track release than an actual album and should be handled as such; download a track and move on.JULIAN TATE- – –Crystal Castles, “Crystal Castles”Fiction RecordsGrade: B+While Crystal Castles’ self-titled debut was all muscular and abrasive dance music, their second — and also confusingly self-titled — LP features slightly more accessible tracks. Songs like “Celestica” and “Baptism” engulf the listener in a beautiful haze of shoegaze synths and lead singer Alice Glass’ ethereal vocals. As a whole, the album flows with much more fluidity because of the duo’s willingness to tone down the harsh bass and drum loops that caused their first album to wear on a listener quickly. Crystal Castles still have their moments of punishing noise, but this record feels like a giant leap forward for the band’s pop and dance sensibilities.CHRIS ABSHIRE- – –“The Karate Kid”Columbia PicturesWill Smith has some competition in his son Jaden, who proves his skills as a dramatic actor and action star in the remake of 1984’s”The Karate Kid.” While this film is like most remakes in that it isn’t as strong as the original, the story is still appealing and engaging, and the visual aspects are even more enjoyable with the picturesque setting in China. “The Karate Kid” is a feel-good family film that restructures the coming-of-age story for a new generation but won’t ruin the childhood memories of those who adored the original.ANNIE HUNDLEY- – –“Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List”BravoGrade: B-Popular comedienne Kathy Griffin returns for the sixth season of her Bravo reality series, and already the show promises to offer the exact same pop culture debacles served up to fans since the series began in 2005. Die-hard fans will enjoy Griffin’s usual banter — which does provide several hearty laughs in the season opener — but her usual shtick grows old quickly as she continues to obsess over tracking down gay-friendly celebrities. The premiere doesn’t fail to entertain, but fans should watch Griffin’s recent stand-up special “Kathy Griffin Does the Bible Belt” to get a less overcooked set of laughs.MATTHEW JACOBS