"Music is power, let it flow through your mind" (Richard Ashcroft)
Ah, Macca. You lovingly rule over all of us with your mega-stardom. Now you have released your most personal record in your now seven decades of making music. The Boys of Dungeon Lane hits the soul like a comforting mac truck.
First track sets the tone...
Austin's own Touch Girl Apple Blossom have a wonderful debut LP out called Graceful. Jangly guitars o'plenty are present on this fine fine record. And oh, the stories they tell...
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Ed O'Brien has a nifty little solo effort out called Blue Morpho. He delves deeply into some very introspective realms on this record which cause a great deal of thought provocation. It's truly an inspiration.
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Alela Diane has a new record and I absolutely love it. Somewhere along the line I became a country fan, likely it was alt country music as we see with this artist. Who's Keeping Time? is dragon level awesome, a delicious jolt of Americana that I really needed right now.
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Bleachers are back with a wonderful new record called everyone for ten minutes. They style and themes certainly live up to the title of the album. The Jersey lads have really delivered on this one.
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Basement is back with their fifth long player and it's called Wired. My view is that this record is their zenith, embracing a cornucopia of indie and alternative delights.
Opening track sets the tone...
Quebec's own Cola are back with a wonderful jangle pop, dudes with guitars offering called Cost of Living Adjustment. The album is mesmerizing journey into the complexities of modern day life. Check it out!
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The Coral are one of my favorite bands of all time. The Liverpool lads have been churning out incredible music for the better part of three decades now. Their psychedelic pop sound is unique and quite charming.
Their latest is called 388 and it has all the bells and whistles of a Coral record and then some.
First up, perfect way to start a record...
The pop stylings are on my mind today with Muna's latest effort, Dancing On The Wall. Just a ton of fun and catchy tunes to sing/dance along to.
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So...Lykke Li is back. With a vengeance. And the power of a colossus! Her latest is called The Afterparty and it's a story that needs to be heard by all.
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Rotsam is back with his third offering of wonderful music. American Stories dives deeply into Americana and how he sees it. It's dark and wonderful.
One of my faves...
Hiding Places are back with a wonderful new record called The Secret To Good Living. The slow core grunge sound of this record brings me back to the early 90s.
Witness!
Future Islands is back with an eclectic look at life. Their latest is called From A Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth and it is filled with some truly bizarre yet wonderful grooves.
One of my faves...
Kevin Morby land is a fun place to visit. His latest is called Little Wide Open and he's telling us those cabin and campfire tail. The level of self actualization is truly something to behold.
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The Loft are back and more incredible than ever...yay! Their latest is called Badges and it's easily a contender for Album of The Year.
First up, this track...jangle away, lads!
Then we get introspective...
Later, a shiver and a sigh...
It's so wonderful to see so many of those early Creation records artists still out there slinging the Brit Rock stars.
Start listening!
I'm in a Latin mood today. Luckily, we have Maluna's latest masterpiece called Loco X Volver. This record takes the listener on a journey that is blank to begin with and then ends with each listener's raison d'etra.
What a stud...
Who's up some good old fashioned rock and roll? The All American Rejects are! Their latest is called Sandbox and it kicks all sorts of ass!
Check it out...
I decided that today we need some power from the street, deep in culture that makes our world groove. Perfect for this listening endeavor is Genesis Owusu and his latest which is called REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE.
Witness his dragon level awesomeness....
Man oh man do I love me some good garage band sound. Weird Nightmares fulfils this desire perfect with Hoopola, ten tracks of thrashy voice and thrashy guitar love and joy.
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Fans of psychedelic pop will rejoice at the latest offering from The Lemon Twigs. Look For Your Mind! is a great guide for exploring both inner and outer cosmic journeys.
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