"Music is power, let it flow through your mind" (Richard Ashcroft)
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...
Opening track...
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.
Opening track...
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!
Opening track...
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!
Opening track...
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.
First track...
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.
Opening (and title) track...
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!!
Opening track...
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.
Opening (and title) track...
Richard Ashcroft writes and performs music with god's fist. He is an absolute fucking legend and when he releases a new album, it is always monumental. Lovin' You is out and completely amazing.
The title track hits like god's fist....
Gruff Rhys is back with a truly heartfelt record called Dim Probs. It's a wonderful exploration into the soul of the world. New horizons are explored.
Opening track...
LA's own Rocket is back with what I think is their best effort yet. R is for Rocket cooks well for 10 fantastic tracks.
Check it out!
Durham's own Bombadil are back with a very heartfelt album called The Moon Got Back Home. These lads really hit the soul with their latest round of explorations.
Dig it!
Taylor Swift's new record, The Life of a Showgirl, is great. I don't care what the haters say. All they going to do is hate hate hate. It's just a fact that it has many good songs.
This is my favorite...
KAYTRANADA is a boss. His latest is called AIN'T NO DAMN WAY and it's exactly how I feel these days. You are in the groove and being a boss like him immediately.
Lady Wray is an R&B genius. Just crazy fucking good. Her fourth album is Cover Girl and it's easily her best. The soul drips from it...
Opening track...