Slayyter: WORST GIRL IN AMERICA

Slayyter is not the worst girl in America as her new album suggests. She is the best girl in America in terms of her trash pop awesomeness.

Witness her power...

Yes: Aurora

Yes is back with yet another excellent entry into art rock nostalgia. Aurora hits all the marks and charts some new paths in the cosmos. I've been a fan of this band since I was a kid and my dad played them at top volume in his basement stereo. 

The band has gone through many lineup changes over the years but they always seem to land in that sweet spot. 

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Infinity Song: Infinity Song

Shaking out all characterizations and conventional definitions, Infinity Song are taking the music scene by storm. They vibe out visually like a pop band but sound like an alternative/indie band. So cool!

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M.I.A.: M.I.7

Let's all please thank the Lord for M.I.A. Her seventh record is out now and it's quite wonderful. It lifts up the soul with a might big heart!

Witness!

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs: Mission of Mercy

Mike Campbell and his ridiculously cool band, The Dirty Knobs, have a new record out called Mission of Mercy. This is their fourth record and it's clear that they have a mission and that's to rock the fuck out of us. 

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Sublime: Until The Sun Explodes

Sublime is back with wonderful new record called Until The Sun Explodes. The Long Beach outfit is now in their fifth decade of making music and their latest shows they move easily from strength to strength.

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Olivia Rodrigo: you seem pretty sad for a girl in love (Album of the Week)

Olivia Rodrigo has released what is easily a contender for Album of the Year. you seem pretty sad for a girl in love is a fucking gem. This is her best record yet as she conquers new horizons and stretches her musical soul to infinity. 

As a child of the 80s, I was completely blown away by her deep bow to The Cure. 

Robert Smith himself checks in later on this absolute gem of a track...

The last track puts a colossal bow on a massive tour de force.

An absolute treasure!

Shabason & Krgovich: Four Days In June

Shabason & Krgovich are quite the pair. Their collaboration has spawned some deeply introspective and self actualized music. Their latest is called Four Days in June. Join them in reveling in those four days.

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Kelsey Lu: So Help Me God

What can we say about Kelsey Lu? She is a slow burn of torchy awesomeness. Her latest is called So Help Me God and it is wonderful. It's a soul transporting magical pile of stars.

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Bella White: A Sign In The Weather

Calgary's own Bella White has just released her sophomore effort and its caress is most glorious. A Sign In The Weather is the perfect soundtrack for any bar in Canada or the United States. Those long and deep gazes...

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Deer Tick: Coin-O-Matic

Deer Tick are back with Coin-O-Matic, a much needed dose of Americana. The Providence, Rhode Island natives have outdone themselves on this one. The head really gets nodding!

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villagerrr: Carousel

Ah, the gentle lilt of villagerrr. It gets to me every time. Their newest offering is called Carousel and it kisses me gently every time I listen. The Columbus, Ohio natives are treasures of the nation.

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Brian Jackson: Now More Than Ever

Brian Jackson is proudly carrying that golden R&B torch into all of our futures. His latest is called Now More Than Ever and it is a zeitgeist of soul. Let the music take your mind to the cosmos.

One of my faves...

Jalen Ngonda: Doctrine Of Love (Album of the Week)

Jalen Ngonda has finally released his second album and it is spectacular, well worth the wait! Doctrine of Love fulfills the promise that all soul artists have: TO BE FUCKING AWESOME.

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I put the first three tracks up on purpose to let you know how the album is set up to R&B our asses into submission. 10 songs of sheer soul pleasure!

Kurt Vile: Philadelphia's been good to me

Kurt Vile. What a dude. He's the modern day Lou Reed. He just makes great music. His latest is called Philadelphia's been good to me and it's extraordinary. The Americana on this one is particularly wonderful. The cover of the record lends us to this path.

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Dogstar: All In Now

LA's own Dogstar are back with All In Now, their first record in three years. Keanu and the lads have really outdone themselves on this one. The energetic style is overwhelming.

One of my faves...

All Them Witches: House of Mirrors

Nashville's own All Them Witches are back with a wonderful new record called House of Mirrors. What a triumph in their psych heavy metal style. The drone is stellar on this one. 

Opening track sets the tone for a dark ride...

Dua Saleh: Of Earth & Wires

Dua Saleh is a metaphysical trip into the cosmos and twisting into your soul. Her latest is called Of Earth and Wires and it pretty much knocked my socks right on my ass!

One of my faves...

Primitive Ring: Primitive Ring

Primitive Ring have finally released their first LP and it's a self-titled tour de force. It harkens back to the hard rock bands of the 1970s with a 21st century flair. 

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Broken Social Scene: Remember The Humans

The pride of Toronto is back with a lovely new record called Remember The Humans. Broken Social Scene have proven, once again, why they are relevant, now in their fourth decade of making music.

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