"Music is power, let it flow through your mind" (Richard Ashcroft)
The Linda Lindas are the epitome of youth and cool, wrapped up neatly in the same little vibe. They also have a punk rock fist raised to all who oppose them. Their latest is called GOTTA GET OUT. I have to get out and see them live.
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Allah-Las are one of the magic groups. It's like they were gifted with cosmic stars to be the stars that they are. Their latest is called Sirenas and it's simply lovely.
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Tiny Habits make the most beautiful music. It's fucking lovely. Their latest is aptly called Keepers and it digs deeply into the soul.
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Mystery Jets have always flown under the radar on the Brit Rock scene. Sometimes I think they prefer it that way. Their latest is yet another example of their awesomeness. A Hole To See The Sky Through is a most excellent record and it finds the rest of us sitting in wonder of these Twickenham lads.
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Manchester's own Westside Cowboy have a delightful debut full length called It Goes On. This comes after series of killer singles and EP's. The lads are officially out in the world and it's a better place because of them.
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Wild Pink. What a fab band. They just have that certain lilt to their vibe. Their latest is called Still Coming Down and it hits the soul very deeply. The Brooklyn lads are going from strength to strength.
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Boston's own Sweeping Promises are back with a post punk powerhouse. You Say I Romanticize feels like it fell out of the year 1979. So so good
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Local (Minneapolis!) heroes Real Numbers have a fabulous new release out called Was It Always This Way. It has all the wonderful dudes with guitars jangle pop they are known for. Get up and dance, fuckers!
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Brooklyn's own Black Marble have a most excellent release out called Life in Small Spaces. They are channeling some fairly significant 80s vibes on this one.
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Sometimes we need a spoken word jam. That's why dial up Antony Szmeirek. His latest is called Decoding Birdsong and it is perfectly splendid. It's a cascade of wonderful.
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The DMAs are back with a self-titled release that brings all the Brit Rock power to center stage. It makes me beam with pride that this band is carrying the torch so effectively.
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The Afghan Whigs are back with a wonderful record called Soft Control. It has all the hunk of poppa that is this amazing band that seemingly never gives up on having longevity and relevance.
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I love it when Weezer is chillin' and just being Weezer. That's what we get on the latest record, Weezer (aka The Gold Album). It's chock full o'good Weezer fun. And now that I've used the word "Weezer" at least four times, let's get to the opening track.
KATSEYE has quite the "pep" vibe. Their latest is called WILD and it is guaranteed to get you dancing. The banger is "PINKY UP." Just a never ending pulse.
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I can't think of a better person to go on a lost weekend with than Phoebe Bridgers. Her latest record is a stunning endeavor, deeply exploring human themes that have never been discovered. She has places where most people don't have places.
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