Yves Jarvis: Decision Tree

The chill vibe of Yves Jarvis is on my mind with his wonderful new record called Decision Tree. I'm instantly transported to the late 70's with the organ on the title track...

Manic Street Preachers: Critical Thinking (Album of the Week)

The Manics are back! And there was much rejoicing..

The Blackwood, Caerphilly lads have turned out a corker of a record called Critical Thinking. The record smartly opens with the title track

And then jumps right in to this amazing pop romp...

Later we get this gem...

Talk about a stadium sing along number!

It's the fourth decade for this staple of Brit Rock. Strength to Strength!!

The Horrors: Ariel EP

The Horrors have snuck out a mighty fine EP called Ariel. It sees the lads from Southend-on-Sea continuing forward with their emo/gothy pop ways. 

Here is the standout track of the five song offering...

The Chills: Springboard: Early Unrecorded Songs

The very last recording by The Chills is out now. Springboard: Early Unrecorded Songs is a collection of tracks written in the 80s but not recorded until 2023-24 era. It stands as a testament to the late Martin Phillips' pop craftsmanship.

Opening track...

Antony Szmierek: Service Station At The End Of The Universe

British stream of consciousness is the order of the day on Antony Szmierek's latest offering, Service Station At The End Of The Universe. It's an absolute mind rush of urban swirl and emoting. 

Here is a taste of the experience. 

Sam Fender: People Watching

Sam Fender has just released some seriously pure pop magic. People Watching showcases this artist's uncanny ability to craft the perfect song. And he's British!

One of my faves...

The Wombats Oh! The Ocean (Album of the Week)

Liverpool's own Wombats are back with yet another stunner of a record. Oh! The Ocean proves once again why they are the Brit Rock band that never went away. These dudes with guitars know how to bring t. 

The first three tracks are clear indications of the journey that awaits...

So so good...please start listening now, folks! Brit Rock Forever!!

Kestrels: Better Wonder

The pride of Halifax, Nova Scotia has a new fab new record out called Better Wonder. Kestrels are truly an indie/alternative wonder and this record establishes them as a force to be reckoned with!

Opening track...

Youth Lagoon: Rarely Do I Dream

The pride of Boise, Idaho is back with his best record yet. Trevor Powers aka Youth Lagoon has really outdone himself on Rarely Do I Dream. It's about "family and folktales" he states clearly.

Wtiness!

JISOO: AMORTAGE

Jisoo has one heck of an EP out called Amortage. It's just a fun pop album and honestly goes beyond the genre of K-Pop. Here is one of my faves....

Inhaler: Open Wide

The pride of Dublin (no, not that band) are back with an extraordinary record called Open Wide. Inhaler continues to impress with their tunes of love, loss and lament. This one seems to take it up a notch.

Opening track...

The Weeknd: Hurry Up Tomorrow (Album of the Week)

The Weeknd is back with a shovel to the head stunner of a record. Hurry Up Tomorrow opens with this slinky groove...

Then the power comes heavy....

Them the honesty....

And that's just the beginning of the record. A world gem, The Weeknd continues to blaze new trails and pioneer sonic landscapes of sheer delight. 

Patterson Hood: Exploding Trees and Airplane Screams

The latest offering from Patterson Hood is on my mind today in all its wonderfulness. Exploding Trees and Airplane Screams is a veritable cornucopia of aural wonder. My mind is expanded and comfortable.

Opening track...

Squid: Cowards

Brighton is a strange and mysterious place. Close to the big city of London and yet in its own orbit. As a band from Brighton, Squid are also strange and mysterious band. Their third record just dropped and it's magnificent. And just fucking weird!

Opening track...

Drop Nineteens: 1991

Boston's own Drop Nineteens continue their comeback with 1991, a shoegazer's delight of a record. I love albums that take you on cosmic journeys, inwardly and outward to the stars...

Opening track...

Ex-Void: In Love Again

London's own Ex-Void have just dropped the first full length record and it's an awesome add to the Brit Rock lexicon. In Love Again has all the jangly guitars and emoting one could ever need. Classic dudes with guitars!

Opening track...

High.: Come Back Down (Album of the Week)

Shoegazers of the world rejoice! High. is the band for you!! Their very first full length, Come Back Down, just dropped and it's a dream mess of wonder. We are already cascading on the opening track...

Next is chillax mode...

Then we have a track that is just plain gorgeous...

This New Jersey Band has a very bright future ahead of them!

The Moles: Composition Book

I'm quite enjoying the latest offering from Sydney's own The Moles. Composition Book is a classic alternative/indie pop record with all the bells and whistles. Straight out of the 90's, baby!

Eddie Chacon: Lay Low (Album of the Week)

The sweet soulful sounds of Eddie Chacon get the nod this week with his latest release, Lay Low. The self described "low key R&B legend" has really outdone himself on this one. The record opens silky...

Later we have the caress of the title track...

And then this love swept wonder....

A classic sound in the form of a modern treasure. Start listening now!

Heartworms: Glutton For Punishment

Goth and punk inspired Heartworms are back with a deeply dark yet oddly comforting record called Glutton For Punishment. This is a journey record through the labyinth of the heart and the human condition. Big time cheers for these South Londoners...

One of my faves...