The London Suede are back! Their new record is called Antidepressants!! Who wants to dance with the Europeans?
Markie's Music
"Music is power, let it flow through your mind" (Richard Ashcroft)
Friday, October 10, 2025
The London Suede: Antidepressants
Thursday, October 9, 2025
David Byrne: Who Is The Sky?
David Byrne is back with a triumphant new record called Who Is The Sky? The album goes beyond the typical stuff that he puts it. Honestly, it makes me go to a place where I didn't even know that I had a place.
Opening track...
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Robin Kester: Dark Sky Reserve (Autumn Music Series)
There's finally a chill in the air here in the North Woods so it's time for my first installment of the Autumn Music Series. First up is Robin Kester with her wonderfully touching new record called Dark Sky Reserve.
The album is filled with the moods of fall and all it's leaf crunching romance. Find a loved one and listen with them!
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Upchuck: I'm Nice Now
Monday, October 6, 2025
Ivy: Traces of You (Album of the Week)
Oh, Ivy. We have missed you so much. It's been fourteen years since your last record and all of us were dying (Dying!) for new music. And now we have it again in the form of Traces of You. So so happy that your version of lounge pop is back!
First track sets the tone...
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Superchunk: Songs in the Key of Yikes
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Jon Batiste: Big Money
Jon Batiste is a national treasure. The R&B master from Louisiana has made yet another gem with Big Money. He delves deeply into his bag of soul on this one and produces pure magic.
Opening track...
Friday, October 3, 2025
Flyte: Between You and Me
London's own Flyte is back with a wonderful new record of chill called Between You And Me. The band goes deeply introspective on this one, delving down into the most interesting of human emotions.
My fave...(bonus live performance!)
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Chameleons: Arctic Moon
Hey, The Chameleons are back! And it's the first record of new material since 2001. Arctic Moon takes me back to those halcyon years of jangle guitars and psych pop in the 1980s. Every track is gold, folks!
Opening number...
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Cut Copy: Moments
Who is up for some great techno? Look no further than the latest offering from Melbourne's own Cut Copy. Moments is synth heaven, replete with 80s vibes and many cool takes on life and love.
Opening track...
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Gulp: Beneath Strawberry Moon
Gulp is quite a fun dream pop band from Wales. They have a new record out called Beneath Strawberry Moon and it is wonderful. It's a great soul supporter!
Fave...
Monday, September 29, 2025
Jeff Tweedy: Twilight Override (Album of the Week)
Jeff Tweedy is a god. His new record, Twilight Override, proves this to be so. This triple (!) record is full of just fucking incredible songs. What is it about his voice? It's John Lennon and Jerry Garcia all rolled into one.
This track just blew me away...
Sunday, September 28, 2025
TOPS: Bury The Key
Montreal natives TOPS are sweeter than honey! Their latest is called Bury the Key and it's quite extraordinary. It's replete with fine fine pop songs.
One of my faves...
Friday, September 26, 2025
Orions Belte: Pur Jus
Orions Belte have quite the amazing record out. Pur Jus is a cavalcade of style ranging from lounge to psychedelic pop and all the way back to alternative/indie. Sit back and listen cleanly, dudes...
Opening track, warriors....
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Hayley Williams: Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party
Hayley Williams=genius. No simpler way to put it. Her latest solo endeavor is called Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party and it is filled with insanely good music. Each track is a truly transformative experience.
Opening track=killer
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Big Thief: Double Infinity
Brooklyn's own Big Thief are back with Double Infinity, a record that will blow your socks right on your ass! Every track is simply gorgeous in its theme and craft.
Here is one of my faves...
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
CMAT: EURO-COUNTRY
CMAT is back and making wonderful music again. Is it pop? Is it country? Who cares? It's bloody magnificent!! EURO-COUNTRY is wall to wall awesome. The sing-a-long vibe is immediate.
One of my faves...
Monday, September 22, 2025
Curtis Harding: Departures & Arrivals: Adventures of Captain Curt (Album of the Week)
Curtis Harding is back with a tremendous record called Departures & Arrivals: Adventures of Captain Curt. It's yet another shining example of why this man is a soul legend.
The album opens with this chestnut...
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Ganser: Animal Hospital
Chicago's post punk outfit Ganser is back with Animal Hospital, a gritty record that really shows their growth as an artist. It's an exploration of the genre that is sorely needed right now.
My fave...
Friday, September 19, 2025
Blood Orange: Essex Honey
Blood Orange is back with yet another stunner of a record. Essex Honey is as sweet as your imagination allows. The stories he tells are stark and riveting.
Opening track...