"Music is power, let it flow through your mind" (Richard Ashcroft)
The Womack Sisters are here. Their debut self titled record is out and fully embraces their musical legacy. One feels as though they are in Detroit or Philadelphia in the early 60s within a few short moments of listening to the record.
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Kiwi jr is pure pop goldenness. Their latest is called Blowin' Up and man does it ever. Just lushes over you like a waterfall.
Dent May is back with his usual melodic triumphs. The Big One is quite the accomplishment, sending the listener on an interplanetary journey.
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Hovvdy is back with Big World, a truly magnificent that delves deeply into the heart and the soul. It makes me kick back and smile at the universe.
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The pride of Wales is back with a corker of a record called As We Once Were. The Anchoress is a spiritual gem that needs to be nurtured and championed on a regular basis.
Witness!
London's own Family Stereo is back with The Thread, a deep record of self actualization that is much needed in these trouble times. It slides right in whatever vibe you requires.
One of my faves...
Let's all go back to those halcyon days of very early Brit Pop in the 90s, before Oasis and Blur. The Trashcan Sinatras were one of the earliest progenitors of the genre and bloody fabulous.
They are still thankfully making music. Their latest is called Ever The Optimist and the positive vibe with this one is the panacea that we all need.
The album opens with the title track, a lift for the heart and soul...
Punk, Emo, and Metal. What a combination. Citizen carries it off with dragon level aplomb. Their latest is called Halcyon Blues and it is easily their strongest effort.
Opening track kicks all sorts of ass...
What to say about zzzhara? Relentless drive, cosmic journey in retro spacecraft. Oh yes, and the wispy, shimmering vocals. Distant Lands shows this LA outfit in top form.
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The Italian music duo Nu Genea has a new record out called People of the Moon. Apparently, moon people can shank down some pretty thick and tasty grooves. This one will get you movin'!
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Please allow the thumping and trippy sounds of Tell Me Your Dream by Ceremony into your heart and soul. The Aussie outfit knows how to rock the fuck out...
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FLO has a hella good record just out called THERARPY AT THE CLUB. We all need some club based therapy these days and this outfit provides it fully.
Leak It!
The Strokes (aka one of the best bands in the fucking universe) are back with yet another era defining record. Reality Awaits is a deeply felt record both thematically and stylistically.
The album opens with some psycho shit...
Hard driving rock and roll is the rasion d'etre of Mopar Stars. Their latest is called Official Researchers Of The NJ Devil and it's got a whole lot of power. I couldn't resist air guitaring!
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Shearwater. Man, what a band. They send you on a wide variety of mind trips. Their latest is called The New World and I am very grateful they are taking us with them on their journey there.
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Arianna Grande is back with a corker of a record called petal. It is the very definition of sultry, drawing you into world of deep red amour.
One of my faves...
Nimords is new film about a group of dudes who travel to LA in the false belief that they will be opening for Green Day. The soundtrack is out and it is filled with Green Day chesnuts. Check it out!
Feeling a little extra emo today? Look no further than Baby Queen's I Hope You Don't Remember Me. This record reaches deeply into those corners of the soul where there weren't even corners to begin with. So so good.
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Robin Hitchcock is back with an absolute corker of a record. The Confuser continues his colossus like impact on the lexicon of Brit Pop and Rock. The tracks all necessitate toe tapping!
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