It’s way too early in the year to be talking best of, especially since we’re anticipating 2013 releases from some of our favorite artists (like Jeffrey Dean Foster, for instance, and The Lost Patrol, to name another). But there is some new tuneage out already that we’re digging on. So for your ArtsWeek SVR, have a listen.

Up first, Bear in Heaven, a band than I’m guessing owns at least a couple of Pet Shop Boys CDs.

It’s no secret that I’m a huge Eels fan. E and the boys are back with a new one that’s a bit of a departure in some respects. I’m still trying to get my head around it, and while I do, here’s “New Alphabet.”

One more from a band I have just discovered, The Capsules.

Happy Saturday, and Happy ArtsWeek. Go have fun.