No, it's not a cover of the goddamn Kaiser Chiefs song. "Ruby" is a sneak preview of what's in store on the new album by New York roots-rockers Roadside Graves. Details on the when and where of that release are still sketchy, but we have this tune to go on in the meantime. Imagine for a moment an alternative universe in which Ryan Adams is actually as cool as he thinks he is. Got that? Good, now imagine him jamming with the Pogues in a grimy practice space in Greenpoint. This track's got everything: a drunken-singalong sound, Marah-hiding-in-Steve Forbert's-closet vocal delivery, fervent fiddle sawing, and enough changes in tempo and dynamics that you'll be prompted at least twice to wonder if you're still listening to the same song. [Stereogum]