My Morning Jacket's latest record opens with an absolutely gorgeous, uplifting number.
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Monday, April 14, 2025
My Morning Jacket: is (Album Of The Week)
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Dean Wareham: That's The Price of Loving Me
Dean Wareham is back with a wonderful new offering called That's The Price of Loving Me. It's mystical on love that sent my mind to places where I didn't even know I had places...
Example...
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Gary Louris: Dark Country
Gary Louris has a most excellent record out called Dark Country. It's one of those albums that takes you on a journey. And it's not necessarily all bleak. I find the mix of light and dark in both style and them to be refreshingly melancholic.
Friday, April 11, 2025
Rusty Williams: Grand Man
So....Hayley Williams' granddad made a record a while back (the 1970s) and it's just now seen release. Rusty Williams' Grand Man is a tour de force of soft rock. The nostalgia is strong on this one and gets you going right away.
Where's my conversion van?
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Yukimi: For You
Yukimi Nargano is a treasure of the world. Her music kisses me every day. For You is the name of her latest offering and it really does feel that way.
One of my faves...
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Japanese Breakfast: For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)
Philly's own Japanese Breakfast is back with a wonderful new record called For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women). The word "chill" can't even begin to describe how relaxed this record is. Perfect vibe for today..
Opening track...Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Peace: Polly With The Perfect Hair
Peace is back after a long hiatus with a new EP called Polly With The Perfect Hair. The four track outing shows the lads from Birmingham still going strong with their unique slant on pop.
Here is a taste...
Monday, April 7, 2025
Sam Akpro: Evenfall (Album of the Week)
London's own Sam Akpro gets my nod for Album of the Week. Evanfall is his first full length release after a series of singles and EP's. It's an Everest like opening volley that culminates all the songs we've heard so far in a perfect climax.
The album opens with this stunner...
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Destroyer: Dan's Boogie
Vancouver's own Destroyer is back with Dan's Boogie, the outfit's 14th record. What a long and storied career these amazing Canadians have had. Their latest effort really encapsulates how incredible they are.
One of my faves...
Friday, April 4, 2025
HotWax: Hot Shock
The debut album for the powerhouse indie band, Hot Wax, is here. Hot Shock shows that these Hastings, East Sussex gals are serious about their rock and roll!
Killer...
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Rizzle Kicks: Competition is for Losers
Brighton's own Rizzle Kicks are back with a corker of a record. Easily their best yet, Competition is for Losers is a tour de force of stream of consciousness hip hop. Example...
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Steven Wilson: The Overview
Art Rock Wunderkind Steven Wilson is back with The Overview. What is life like on earth if we look at it from the universe's perspective? And how do we look at the universe? Both of those questions are answered on this magnifient work.
Opening track...
Monday, March 31, 2025
Andy Bell: Pinball Wanderer (Album Of The Week)
Andy Bell is a renaissance man. He has his own ridiculously awesome band (Ride), he plays with superstars (Oasis) and he makes great solo records. It's the latter that gets my nod for Album of the Week this week. Pinball Wanderer sees Bell stretching his musical muscle into some very interesting and innovative aural landscapes.
The album opens with this beauty...
Sunday, March 30, 2025
LE SSERAFIM: HOT
LE SSERAFIM is back with a luscious new EP called HOT. And it is most warm. Five bloody mags tracks that will force you to dance.
Opening track...
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Lola Kirke: Trailblazer
I'm in an alt country sort of mood today so it's all about Lola Kirke. Her latest is called Trailblazer and it is simply wonderful. The stories she tells are most heartwarming.
One of my faves...great title!
Friday, March 28, 2025
Brian D'Addario: Till The Morning
Brian D'Addario is a pop treasure. The Long Island native has been crafting amazing music for over two decades. His latest effort is called Till The Morning and it is pure genius. I feel like he should host his own variety show in the 1970's!
Opening and title track...
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Bambara: Birthmarks
I have been quite enjoying Bambara's latest offering to the world. Birthmarks is a masterpiece of pop and goth. The laying of the keyboards and the vocals are astounding.
One of my faves...
Lady Gaga: Mayhem
Lady Gaga's latest is called Mayhem and holy shit does she bring it! This record has dragon level power and thunder not seen in a long long time. The whole thing is just shovel to the head stunning from start to finish.
Opening track...
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The Tubs: Cotton Crown
The pride of Cardiff are back with a wonderful new record called Cotton Crown. The Tubs know how to do "dudes with guitars" quite well, mixing in mod and pop most effectively. I love all the Welsh cultural stuff and their views on Great Britain in general.
Check it out!
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
SASAMI: Blood On the Silver Screen
Let's turn up the pop music to 11! Because Sasami has a new record out called Blood On the Silver Screen. It is a masterpiece of pop combined with a distinct sound that reminds me of every James Bond title track.
Check it out!