Casey Daniel: My Heart Is An Outlaw

Casey Daniel is back with fab new record called My Heart Is An Outlaw. This is the best effort yet from the Texan as she really nails the Americana vibe quite well on this one. Opening track lets you know where it's at...

The Subways: When I'm With You (Album of the Week)

One of my favorite bands of all time, The Subways, just dropped a greatest hits package with some new tracks added for a bonus. When I'm With You is completely bril' with all of you favorite Subways songs. 

One of the new ones is massive power...

Still kicking ass! Check this out!!

Automatic: Is It Now?

LA's own Automatic has release their third and finest record yet. Is It Now? has the best vibe of club and indie all mixed together in a fantastic aural delight.

Opening track sets the mood...

Brainwasher: 39 Lightyears from Heaven

39 Lightyears from Heaven is the latest space age drone offering from Brainwasher. It's one of those sit back and cruise to the cosmos records from the Germans which makes it truly spectacular.

Here is one of my faves...

Trip out, kids. My mind is blown

Good Flying Birds: Talulah's Tape

Good Flying Birds are quite a fun band from Indianapolis, Indiana. They have a great jangle pop album out called Talulah's Tape. It sounds magically like it was recorded in someone's garage which means finest kind. Check it out!

Opening track...

The Charlatans: We Are Love (Album of the Week)

The Charlatans have kissed me deeply every day for the last 35 years. Their latest is called We Are Love and it's hard to disagree with this sentiment. These West Midlands lads spread their hearts out every day across the cosmos.

First track...just a stunner...the vibe...

Next is the title track which is perfect...

Later we get this fucking gem...

Brit rock, forever, people!!

Lathe of Heaven: Aurora

The heavy and dream pop sound of Lathe of Heaven is on my mind today as I listen to their latest offering, Aurora. This record is an absolute powerhouse of cosmic love. Check it out!

Opening track...

Say She She: Cut & Rewind

I'm quite happy to see that Say She She is still making great music. Their latest is called Cut & Rewind and it's quite spectacular in all its popness. It has just enough of an edge to maintain their alternative and indie vibe.

One of my faves...

Mappe Of: Afterglades

Mappe Of has a new record out called Afterglades and it's quite the mellow, introspective album. It really suits me these days and sets my mind in a very chill place which is a good thing.

One of my faves...

The Autumn Defense: Here and Nowhere

October really rolled by fast and I feel like I've neglected the Autumn Music Series this year. Not many posts. But the latest album from The Autumn Defense marginally makes up for it. Here and Nowhere is quite a fall wonder and I highly recommend a listen.

Opening track...

The Besnard Lakes: The Besnard Lakes are the Ghost Nation

The Besnard Lakes have a new record out called The Besnard Lakes are the Ghost Nation. It is the year's finest example of Americana gothic. Dive in!

Opening track...

Twenty One Pilots: Breach (Album of the Week)

Twenty One Pilots are, in many ways, the perfect American band. They tell stories about middle America and their life experiences in very painful yet wonderful ways. Their latest is called Breach and it forcefully continues this general theme.

The able opens with this fantastic number

The imagery...just haunting.

This one is likely my favorite on the record. It just kills!

The last track on the record honestly sums up who they are...

I am very grateful that this outfit continues to tell the story of my country. 

bar Italia: Some Like It Hot

bar Italia is back with a corker of a new record. It's called, most appropriately, Some Like It Hot and the opening tracks lets us know what we are in for on the rest of the record...

The Favors: The Dream

The Favors are quite the unique little outfit. They have this very special vibe that is deep and dark Americna. Their first album, The Dream, just dropped and it's quite wonderful. Check it out!

Title track...

Tame Impala: Deadbeat

Tame Imapala's latest is a lush exploration of the heart, soul, and mind. Deadbeat is a tour de force for the band and brings the listener close to the truth. 

My fave...

Ariel Pink: With You Every Night

Ariel Pink is back with another collection of loungey psych pop. With You Every Night is simply wonderful. It makes me want to be romantic with a loved one...

Opening track...

The Cords: The Cords

The self titled debut record from The Cords is here and jangle pop fans as well as dudes with guitars fans (me) are ecstatic! The Scotish duo has stormed on to the music, bringing all the glory and fury of guitar based pop.

The opening track lets you know where you are at...

So so good!

Miles Kane: Sunlight In The Shadows (Album of the Week)

Miles Kane stands over the world like a colossus of music. Every song and every record is sheer perfection. His latest further adds to his awesomness. Sunlight In The Shadows adds to his massive lexicon.

Let's start with my favorite track.

Then the opener is mint...

And, of course, the title track delivers...

The man is shovel to the head stunning. Start listening!

Polica:Dreams Go

Polica is back with a wonderful record called Dreams Go. My mind is expanded and the universe is in tune with this band. 

Opening track, delicious...

Robert Plant: Saving Grace

Robert Plant is back with a wonderful folk soaker called Saving Grace. Musical guests abound on this one and the record shines in its beauty. And the Americana on this one...very impressive for a Brit...

Opening track...