"Music is power, let it flow through your mind" (Richard Ashcroft)
Saint Etienne teaches all of us the true meaning of class and grace. They are now in the fourth decade (!) of letting us know how to vibe and be cool. After all, they are the coolest. Zero doubt.
Their new record is called International which pretty much sums up their whole jam. They are the trend setters, the ones who tell us the look.
First track...
Margo Price is back with a joyfully upbeat record filled with mightily impressive numbers. Hard Headed Woman is her most powerful record yet. It just goes strong for over an hour.
One of my faves...
The vibe of the new Rochelle Jordan record is...cool. Through The Wall puts the listener right in the heart of the club and pulsing like a mofo!
Witness!
The London Suede are back! Their new record is called Antidepressants!! Who wants to dance with the Europeans?
David Byrne is back with a triumphant new record called Who Is The Sky? The album goes beyond the typical stuff that he puts it. Honestly, it makes me go to a place where I didn't even know that I had a place.
Opening track...
There's finally a chill in the air here in the North Woods so it's time for my first installment of the Autumn Music Series. First up is Robin Kester with her wonderfully touching new record called Dark Sky Reserve.
The album is filled with the moods of fall and all it's leaf crunching romance. Find a loved one and listen with them!
Oh, Ivy. We have missed you so much. It's been fourteen years since your last record and all of us were dying (Dying!) for new music. And now we have it again in the form of Traces of You. So so happy that your version of lounge pop is back!
First track sets the tone...
Jon Batiste is a national treasure. The R&B master from Louisiana has made yet another gem with Big Money. He delves deeply into his bag of soul on this one and produces pure magic.
Opening track...
London's own Flyte is back with a wonderful new record of chill called Between You And Me. The band goes deeply introspective on this one, delving down into the most interesting of human emotions.
My fave...(bonus live performance!)
Hey, The Chameleons are back! And it's the first record of new material since 2001. Arctic Moon takes me back to those halcyon years of jangle guitars and psych pop in the 1980s. Every track is gold, folks!
Opening number...
Who is up for some great techno? Look no further than the latest offering from Melbourne's own Cut Copy. Moments is synth heaven, replete with 80s vibes and many cool takes on life and love.
Opening track...
Gulp is quite a fun dream pop band from Wales. They have a new record out called Beneath Strawberry Moon and it is wonderful. It's a great soul supporter!
Fave...
Jeff Tweedy is a god. His new record, Twilight Override, proves this to be so. This triple (!) record is full of just fucking incredible songs. What is it about his voice? It's John Lennon and Jerry Garcia all rolled into one.
This track just blew me away...
Montreal natives TOPS are sweeter than honey! Their latest is called Bury the Key and it's quite extraordinary. It's replete with fine fine pop songs.
One of my faves...
Orions Belte have quite the amazing record out. Pur Jus is a cavalcade of style ranging from lounge to psychedelic pop and all the way back to alternative/indie. Sit back and listen cleanly, dudes...
Opening track, warriors....
Hayley Williams=genius. No simpler way to put it. Her latest solo endeavor is called Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party and it is filled with insanely good music. Each track is a truly transformative experience.
Opening track=killer
Brooklyn's own Big Thief are back with Double Infinity, a record that will blow your socks right on your ass! Every track is simply gorgeous in its theme and craft.
Here is one of my faves...
CMAT is back and making wonderful music again. Is it pop? Is it country? Who cares? It's bloody magnificent!! EURO-COUNTRY is wall to wall awesome. The sing-a-long vibe is immediate.
One of my faves...