"Music is power, let it flow through your mind" (Richard Ashcroft)
Arlo Parks is a gem of the world. Her music hits me in the most unique and special Arlo Parks ways. Her latest ridiculous pile of awesomeness is called Ambiguous Desire and has 12 tracks (the perfect number and gold standard for records) and it's taken me on many magical journeys.
One of my faves...
U2 has surprised us all with yet another amazing EP. Easter Lily is a fantabulous collection of six songs that it right into their 40+ year lexicon of stellar music.
Here is one my faves...some deep shit, brosephs and sisters...
The incredible innovations of Boston's own Paula Kelley are back with her latest release, Blinking As The Starlight Burns Out. This record is sensational! The sweeping grooves wash over you like starfall from the cosmos.
Dig it!
The eternal soul of Thundercat is back with an extraordinary effort called Distracted. The layers of pure R&B on this record are the very definition of infinity. The cosmos belongs to Thundercat.
Opening track...
The jangly and mildly cosmic guitars of Sharp Pins are on my mind today. Their latest is called Radio DDR and it makes me feel like I'm in a psychedelic lounge in 1971.
Dig it!
Ah, the sly stylings of Tom Misch. He has tapped into that soft, velvety sound that comforts the soul. His fourth long player is now out and easily his best effort. Full Circle hits deep and powerfully.
The New Pornographers are back with a wonderful new record called The Former Side Of. The Vancouver outfit really shines on this one with their energetic style and deeply self actualized lyrics. I love how all their voices sound.
Opening track...
Chicago has produced some fantastic bands over the years. One of the finest is The Academy Is...and their latest cosmic journey is called Almost There. Dream pop at is finest.
You are sucked in immediately...
Time to space out wonderfully with the latest from Snail Mail. Ricochet is indie pop at its finest and Maryland lass Lindsey Jordan, the driving force behind Snail Mail, has really driven it out of the park with this latest effort.
Opening track...
Ora Cogan has herself quite a record out. It's been soothing my heart and soul in a massive way for the last couple of weeks. Hard Hearted Woman is dragon level awesome.
It kicks off with this one...
Philly's own Son Little has an absolute corker of a record out called Cityfolk. It's a truly mesmerizing record that seeps into your urban soul.
Opening track...
Avalon Emerson shines out her bright and joyful pop on her new record called Written in Changes. Each song makes me warm inside my tummy. A truly gifted artist.
Opening track...
BTS is back after a stint in the military. Their latest is called ARIRANG and it's splendid. I must dance (awkwardly) when I listen to it.
Opening track...
Spencer Thomas! Wow, what an absolute gem. His latest is called Cynical Vision and it is simply transplendent. This Jackson, MS lad knows how it bring it!
Boss!
Complete and utter genius outfit Ladytron is back with Paradises. You will feel like you are in a paradise as you listen to these Liverpool legends. It is both transportative and transformative.
Dig it!
Louisville's own Jack Harlow is back with a wonderful new record called Monica. Can an artist have a cool vibe and be ridiculously playful at the same time? Indeed!
Check out that combo...
The coolest human on the planet (according to him mostly but the rest of us have to concede it's true) is back with a new record called Make-up is a Lie. The Moz is back in fine form with a collection of 12 songs (aka THE perfect and required number of songs on a record) that are powerful and dragon level awesome.
Opening track...
The pride of West Yorkshire is back with a wispy and wonderful new record called Only You Left. The Orielles are entirely plugged into THAT vibe and we should all be grateful for it!
One of my faves...
LA'S own The Sophs have just dropped their debut record and is quite a wonderful weird pile of shit. Goldstar is a collection of 10 ridiculously off kilter noise that I just love and can't recommend enough.
One of my faves...