Adrian Quesada is back with a sequel to Boleros Psicodelicos. Boleros Psicodelicos II is more of the same mind expanding and cosmos journeying musical chestnuts. I was seriously blown away by this one. Check it out!
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"Music is power, let it flow through your mind" (Richard Ashcroft)
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Adrian Quesada: Boleros Psicodelicos II
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Half Japanese: Adventure
The pride of Uniontown, Maryland has a lovely indie record out called Adventure. Half Japanese is a brotherly duo that spins some wonderful yarns about life, love and the pursuit of goals. And they've been doing it for nearly five decades!
Here is one my faves...
Monday, July 28, 2025
Monkey House: Crashbox (Album of the Week)
For the longest time, I tried to define what genre Steely Dan was. Was it jazz? R&B? Urban? It was...Steely Dan...they are their own genre. For so long, they just did their own thing and no one else did.
But a band from Toronto has been honing their sound to give us Dan fans that sound that we have missed for so many years. Monkey House (named after the Kurt Vonnegut book) have hit their zenith with their latest record, Crashbox.
This track scared me how much it sounded like Fagan...
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Autocamper: What Do You Do All Day?
There is a great jangle pop band that just dropped their first full length record. Autocamper hails from Glasgow and their album is called What Do You Do All Day? It also falls in the "dudes with guitars" sound that we have all loved so much these last 20 year, although I should mention half the band is chicks!
Opening track...
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Kokoroko: Tuff Times Never Last
Kokoroko brings the lounge lizard and I can't help but crave a martini when I listen to them. The London outfit's sophomore effort is out and it's fabulous. Tuff Times Never Last is a testament to optimism and that always amazing cocktail vibe.
Opening track...
Friday, July 25, 2025
Frankie Cosmos: Different Talking
I've been loving me some NYC indie folks scene lately and, at the top of my list, is Frankie Cosmos. Her latest is called Different Talking. I love the honesty of the whole thing. People are like this, feel this way and think this way.
The best track is...
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Slick Rick: Victory
Slick Rick is his own vibe. The London native continues to dazzle the earth with his latest release, Victory. His brand of paisley hip hop warms my heart.
One of my faves...
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Daily Toll: A Profound Non-Event
Daily Toll is a wonderful band from New Zealand. Their first full length has just dropped and, man oh man, is it wonderful. Some serious chill, vibe and groove on A Profound Non-Event.
Opening track...
Monday, July 21, 2025
Triptides: Shapeshifter (Album of the Week)
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Yonder: Memento Mori
Hometown hereos Yonder have their first EP out and it's just what all of us indie/alternative fans need for the rest of the summer. Memento Mori has six tracks of sheer wonder!
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Buckcherry: Roar Like Thunder
Who wants some good ol' classic hard rock? Anaheim's own Buckcherry is just the ticket!! Their latest is called Roar Like Thunder and boy does it ever!
Opening (and title) track...
Friday, July 18, 2025
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Thursday, July 17, 2025
YUNGBLUD: Idols
Holy crap, is YUNGBLUD amazing. His latest is called Idols and it proves, beyond a shadow of a doubt, who is the current king of pop. Every track is pure gold and laced with power. He is a colossus!
Opening track...
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Born Ruffians: Beauty's Pride
Holy crap! The new Born Ruffians record is easily their best yet. The Toronto outfit continues to blow me away with their sly and smooth style. Beauty's Pride is their ninth release and clearly their zenith. The album radiates that urban mood laced with amour.
Opening (and my favorite) track...
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Saint Motel: Saint Motel & the Symphony in the Sky
LA's own Saint Motel keeps turning out magnificent music. A key element of their music is the cinematic quality of it. And that's never been more true than on their latest offering, Saint Motel & the Symphony in the Sky. The record is a sheer wonder of vision. Check it out!
Opening track...
Monday, July 14, 2025
Durand Jones and the Indications: Flowers (Album of the Week)
Soul music is alive and well. Thank god! Leading the charge of soul artists is Bloomington, Indiana's own Durand Jones and the Indications. Their latest masterpiece is called Flowers and is replete with instant soul chestnuts.
Out of the gate...
Sunday, July 13, 2025
WITCH: SOGOLO
WITCH is just fucking crazy. This insanely intense band from Zambia just brings the shit, man! Their latest is called SOGOLO and it just cooks...with gas!
Check it out!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
The Psycodelics: Please Keep Off The Grass
It warms my heart immensely to see that bands are keeping the spirt of soul alive. The Psychodelics are such a band and their latest record, Please Keep Off The Grass, is a testament to their deep commitment to the genre. Eight tracks of sheer soul chestnuts!
Opening track...
Friday, July 11, 2025
The Ravonettes: PE'AH II
Is there any band cooler than The Raveonettes? I don't think so. Their latest is called PE'AH II, a sequel to their 2014 record, Pe'ahi. It's a massive wall of cosmic energy infused with echo-y emo!
My fave...