Temples: BLISS (Album of the Week)

Do you have a jet stream heart? I do and it's because of Temples' latest record, my choice for Album of the Week this week. BLISS is a wonder filled with sonic love and cosmic joy. 

Speaking of jet streamed hearts...

And Revelations....

Of course, the glimmer...

Easily a contender for Album of the Year. Just stunning. Start listening!!

Pond: Terrestrials

I love the shimmer of Pond's latest offering Terrestrials. It's all so very dream poppy coupled perfectly with dudes with guitars. The urge to air guitar is overwhelming!

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Graham Coxon: Castle Park

As a massive Brit Rock, I massively heart Graham Coxon. He is a massive talent. The key word here is massive. His latest record is a gem. Castle Park hooks you immediately with its beat rock vibe and general charm. Check it out!

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The Pretty Reckless: Dear God

The Pretty Reckless are back with all the power and the fury that is their vibe. Dear God is filled with all the thunder we expect from this outfit and then some. They just fucking kick ass.

One of my faves....

Zoon: Happy School Thought

Zoon is quite a charming shoegaze outfit. Their latest is called Happy School Thought and it's filled with transplendant wonder. The power and sonic awe is overwhelming.

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Swim Deep: Hum

The cascading sonic power of love is seen with great clarity on Swim Deep's latest called Hum. Dream Pop and Shoe Gaze lovers will be filled with joy and connection with this one. It's a mighty fine cosmic journey, folks!

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Daniel Lanois: Belladonna Nocturne

Daniel Lanois is back with yet another cosmic exploration into the instrumental universe. Belladonna Nocturne is a beautiful piece of music that illustrates Danny's position now as a musical elder.

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Lizzo: Bitch (Album of the Week)

Lizzo is back like a fucking wrecking ball of R&B power. Bitch is far more than that, though. Check out my favorite track on the record, my choice for Album of the Week this week. 

That's a fucking MOD song!!

Of course we have the usual go-to's.

And let's get slinky...

This record is an absolute powerhouse. Start listening!

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...

Trouble...

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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