Friday, September 6, 2024

Porij: Teething

Manchester's own Porij are a fun little alternative, lo fi outfit. Their latest record is called Teething and it's filled with interesting numbers about life. I simply adore all the catchiness to it!

Opening track...

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Cigarettes After Sex: X's

El Paso natives Cigarettes After Sex are back with yet another ethereal and slinky record. X's continues their exploration into the inviting darkness of love and passion. I willingly want to go along for the ride.

Here is one of my faves...

Monday, September 2, 2024

Brijean: Macro (Album Of The Week)

There is truly something deeply amazing about space age bachelor pad music. The pysch-loungey-ness of all of it just puts me in the exact right vibe. The latest release from LA's own Brijean completely fucking nails this vibe. Macro is their best work yet. 

First up we likely have my track of the year. Not kidding. It's that fucking good. 


Where's my martini?

This next track reminds me of elevator music (done right) with a big dash of Astrud Gilberto...



I can hear it playing in the lounge on the moonbase!

And then we have the way after the club dancing in the dark with a friend track...


Twelve tracks of bliss...start listening!

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Beabadoobee: This Is How Tomorrow Moves

Beabadoobee is back with an excellent record called This Is How Tomorrow Moves. The Filipino born international superstar has crafted an indie darling of an album. The introspection in the lyrics really hits me right in the heartstrings.

Opening track...

Thursday, August 29, 2024

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard: Flight B741

The crazy world of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard comes careening back into the orbit of the world with Flight B741. This time around the genre is 70s rock, combo of American and Brit. 

Opening track...

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Cults: To The Ghosts

Cults are quite a fun band. The NYC outfit has a new record out called To The Ghosts and it's just dreamy. From the opening track, you feel as though you are being transported to another time and place...

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Beachwood Sparks: Across The River Of Stars

LA's own Beachwood Sparks is back with their fourth record. Across The River Of Stars is jangly fun fest of delight and merriment. This outfit continues to impress me with their commitment to a style of music many have sadly forgotten. 

Here is one of my faves...

Monday, August 26, 2024

Jack White: No Name (Album of the Week)

Jack White is an American treasure. He is the living embodiment of modern rock and continues to be the foremost ambassador of the alternative/indie scene. His latest is called No Name and right out of the gate, we are rocking!


If you want to channel your inner 1970s hard rock, there is this track...


The sounds he gets from his guitar on this one....


Folks, this is one of the best records of 2024. Start listening!

Sunday, August 25, 2024

The Smashing Pumpkins: Aghori Mhori Mei

Holy crap is the new Smashing Pumpkins album amazing. One of the Chicago's finest are back to form with Aghori Mhori Mei. Please go listen with your 90s alternative self!

Opening track...

Friday, August 23, 2024

Brigette Calls Me Baby: The Future Is Our Way Out

The debut album from Brigette Calls Me Baby is finally out. The Future Is Our Way Out comes on to the scene after a series of single release teases. The Chicago based band leans heavily into early indie rock from the 80s, in particular The Smiths. Yet they have quite a bit of 50s ballad pop sound to them as well. 

Dig it!

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Michael & The Mighty Midnight Rewind: Songs For Sinners & Saints

Killer Mike is back with a shovel to the head stunning project called Songs For Saints & Sinners. The music is rooted in the urban soul of the early to mid 70s combined with that Mike style and stream of consciousness that is oh so amazing. 

Check this one out!


Go listen!

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Future Utopia: Django's High

Fraser T. Smith has a wonderful little outfit called Future Utopia for all you psychedelic pop fans out there. The second offering has arrived in the form of Django's High, a truly transplendant record filled with multi-colour visions of cosmic delight. Check it out!

Here is one of my faves...

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Humanist: On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World

Humanist is the brainchild of Rob Marshall, a multi-instrumentalist and song writer who hails from Teeside in the northeast of England. Offering a varied cast of vocalists, the outfit sports a myriad of styles and cosmic explorations of the soul. The sophomore effort, On The Edge Of A Lost and Lonely World, is out now.

Here's a great track that features Ed Harcourt...

Monday, August 19, 2024

Gum: III Times (Album of the Week)

Norham, Western Australia has produced a truly wonderful and talented artist named Jay Watson who performs under the project title Gum. His latest is called III Times and the opening track is a pitch perfect start to the journey... 


The title track brings me right back to those cool synth sounds of the 1970s.



And then there is the funky grooves of this throwback track...



Vocalist Ambrose Kenny-Smith is a key collaborator on this record and his singing is top notch! 

This is such a unique record in a day and age when far too many artists sound samey. Check it out!!

Sunday, August 18, 2024

Neutrals: New Town Dream

The post punk indie bliss of New Town Dream by Neutrals has been heavy in rotation in my life of late. The SF bay area outfit have firmly established themselves as a solid dudes with guitars band.

Here is one of my faves...

Friday, August 16, 2024

Been Stellar: Scream From New York, Ny

NYC's own Been Stellar have their debut album out and it fucking rocks! Scream From New York, Ny brings us all right back to the mid 90s and that fabulous grunge fuzz rock era. Highly recommend!!

Opening track...

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The Felice Brothers: Valley of Abandoned Songs

The latest record from New York's The Felice Brothers is quite a gem. Valley of Abandoned Songs represents all of the best elements of this now three decades old band. Sidle up for some massive Americana!

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Aaron Frazer: Into The Blue

R&B fans will rejoice at the latest offering from Aaron Frazier. Into The Blue is pure soul bliss from front to back, top to bottom. His falsetto is just magical. Soul fans...Unite and listen!

Opening track...

Monday, August 12, 2024

Travis: L.A. Times (Album of the Week)

The pride of Glasgow is back! Travis is one of my favorite bands of all time. Their music just destroys my soul in the most wonderful of ways. Their latest, L.A. Times, is no exception. The album opens with an incredibly catch, most Travis-y track...


Then we get into a hip hop number...?!?...combined with stadium sing along.


Later we get to my favorite track on the record, a life affirming, senses shattering stunner!


If this is the first time you've heard of this band, pick up The Man Who and The Invisible Band as well. 

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Wilco: Hot Sun Cool Shroud

Wilco has a fun little EP out called Hot Sun Cool Shroud. It's six beautiful tracks that perfectly encapsulates where the band is at in 2024. 

Opening track...