"Music is power, let it flow through your mind" (Richard Ashcroft)
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.
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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!
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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
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 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!
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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 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...
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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...
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.
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 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...
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Flock of Dimes. Wow. What a band. Bringing chill to a new level that somehow manages to meld perfectly with the soul. Their latest is called The Life You Save. Easily the best yet.
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Benny Sings is quite a sunny fellow and his latest offering, Beat Tape III, is an excellent illustration of this. His music is nostalgic and yet very current. I just love the places he sends us!
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Those amazing and loveable lads from Liverpool are back with a completely incredible record. Circa Waves have really outdone themselves with Death & Love. The record just bursts with dudes with guitars jangle pop!
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SG Lewis...holy crap what a beautiful record he has made. Anemoia is easily in my top ten of 2025 with its cosmic strands of awesomeness. The layers he creates are shovel to the head stunning.
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Hollie Cook is back with all the joy and love she brings to the world. Shy Girl is sheer perfection with every track reaching a new level of LOVELY.
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The power...the glory...the ROCK of Glenn Hughes is on my mind today with his amazing new record called Chosen. It brings the fire and passion! Man, I'm glad people are still making music like this!!
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Golden Apples is quite a fun band. Their latest is called Shooting Star and I feel famous when I listen to it. Especially this psychedelic track...
Kathleen Edwards...an Ottawa gem. Her latest is called Billionaire and it's quite good. Songs of love, devotion and heartache.
My fave...
Holy crap is Yellowcard a fantastic band. The Jacksonville outfit has a really wonderful new record out called Better Days. The power and the glory that is this album is a stunning thing to behold.
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