"Music is power, let it flow through your mind" (Richard Ashcroft)
Curtis Harding is back with a tremendous record called Departures & Arrivals: Adventures of Captain Curt. It's yet another shining example of why this man is a soul legend.
The album opens with this chestnut...
Chicago's post punk outfit Ganser is back with Animal Hospital, a gritty record that really shows their growth as an artist. It's an exploration of the genre that is sorely needed right now.
My fave...
Blood Orange is back with yet another stunner of a record. Essex Honey is as sweet as your imagination allows. The stories he tells are stark and riveting.
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Toronto's very fun guitar pop band have a very wonderful new record called No Hard Feelings. The Beaches are more refreshing than a cold glass of water on a steamy day. So fun! So poppy!!
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The Beths are back with a corker of a record called Straight Line Was A Lie. The Auckland wonders have a unique brand of alternative/indie. Love those guitars!
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Irvine Welsh is the man I dream of being if I hosted my own 1970's soul show. Known mainly for his writing, Welsh has now allied himself with The Sci-Fi Soul Orchestra and have conquered the R&B universe. Men In Love is a colossus!
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The quiet certitude of Modern Nature is suiting me quite well these days. Their latest offering, The Heat Warps, is a deep exploration of the chill life...with cool guitars!
Opening track...pure joy
The Chicago Duo of Water From Your Eyes have a fun little record out called It's A Beautiful Place. Every track is just a dandy romp through indie wonderland.
Witness!
Much hullaballoo has been made about the dover of Sabrina Carpenter's latest record. Yet, Man's Best Friend is more than just a cover. It's a most excellent collection of fine pop songs. Check it out!
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I've really been enjoying the drone-y shoe gaze of Hard Habits latest offering. Blue Reminder is a gorgeous record that cuts right in the soul with its honesty.
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What can I say about The Black Keys that hasn't already been said? They are the ultimate alternative indie outfit that has defined the last three decades of the genre. Dan and Patrick are cosmic artists weaving their aural exercises into our souls. Their latest is called No Rain, No Flowers and it's shovel to the head stunning.
The opening track is also the title track...
Deftones have alked many paths for a long period of time with a very loyal legion of fans, some of whom span generations now. Each release is a powerhouse and their latest, private music, is my favorite so far in their thirty seven year career. It's whole lot of thunder and swagger!
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The very lovely and extremely talented shoegaze outfit, Winter, are back with wonderful record called Adult Romantix. It's easily their most intimate and my fave so far!
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Royal Otis are back with a dynamite record called hickey. It's all the lovely that they bring to the world with their chill vibe and cool ass sound. I feel emotionally better after listening to this one.
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Melbourne's own Folk Bitch Trio have their first full length out and I have been enjoying it immensely these last few weeks. Their harmonies are out of this world! More importantly, the tunes and the themes, even with all their softness in delivery, hot like a thousand pound hammer.
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The world's greatest party band is back with The Hives Forever Forever. Of course, it had to be "Forever" twice, right? After all, it is The Hives. The pomp, the power, and the fury are all present on this one.
It kicks off with this statement.
The Clearing is the latest record from London's own Wolf Alice and it's quite the charmer! The sheer beauty of the record is completely overwhelming, sending my mind, body, and soul to new universes.
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Hometown pride is large for me with She's Green, a dream pop outfit that chills me with love every day. Their latest is called Chryrsalis and it's a shoegazer's delight. Zoom into space with this beauty!
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Alison Goldfrapp has a fab new record out called Flux. It's wonderful romp through love, life and people-y things. She's got some pretty serious self-actualization going on with this one and I love it!
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