Brian Jackson: Now More Than Ever

Brian Jackson is proudly carrying that golden R&B torch into all of our futures. His latest is called Now More Than Ever and it is a zeitgeist of soul. Let the music take your mind to the cosmos.

One of my faves...

Jalen Ngonda: Doctrine Of Love (Album of the Week)

Jalen Ngonda has finally released his second album and it is spectacular, well worth the wait! Doctrine of Love fulfills the promise that all soul artists have: TO BE FUCKING AWESOME.

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I put the first three tracks up on purpose to let you know how the album is set up to R&B our asses into submission. 10 songs of sheer soul pleasure!

Kurt Vile: Philadelphia's been good to me

Kurt Vile. What a dude. He's the modern day Lou Reed. He just makes great music. His latest is called Philadelphia's been good to me and it's extraordinary. The Americana on this one is particularly wonderful. The cover of the record lends us to this path.

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Dogstar: All In Now

LA's own Dogstar are back with All In Now, their first record in three years. Keanu and the lads have really outdone themselves on this one. The energetic style is overwhelming.

One of my faves...

All Them Witches: House of Mirrors

Nashville's own All Them Witches are back with a wonderful new record called House of Mirrors. What a triumph in their psych heavy metal style. The drone is stellar on this one. 

Opening track sets the tone for a dark ride...

Dua Saleh: Of Earth & Wires

Dua Saleh is a metaphysical trip into the cosmos and twisting into your soul. Her latest is called Of Earth and Wires and it pretty much knocked my socks right on my ass!

One of my faves...

Primitive Ring: Primitive Ring

Primitive Ring have finally released their first LP and it's a self-titled tour de force. It harkens back to the hard rock bands of the 1970s with a 21st century flair. 

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Broken Social Scene: Remember The Humans

The pride of Toronto is back with a lovely new record called Remember The Humans. Broken Social Scene have proven, once again, why they are relevant, now in their fourth decade of making music.

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Paul McCartney: The Boys of Dungeon Lane (Album of the Week)

Ah, Macca. You lovingly rule over all of us with your mega-stardom. Now you have released your most personal record in your now seven decades of making music. The Boys of Dungeon Lane hits the soul like a comforting mac truck. 

First track sets the tone...

Later we get hit with this dragon level nostalgia...

This one really hits me in that spot...classic Macca.

An absolute triumph!

Touch Girl Apple Blossom: Graceful

Austin's own Touch Girl Apple Blossom have a wonderful debut LP out called Graceful. Jangly guitars o'plenty are present on this fine fine record. And oh, the stories they tell...

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Ed O'Brien: Blue Morpho

Ed O'Brien has a nifty little solo effort out called Blue Morpho. He delves deeply into some very introspective realms on this record which cause a great deal of thought provocation. It's truly an inspiration.

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Alela Diane: Who's Keeping Time?

Alela Diane has a new record and I absolutely love it. Somewhere along the line I became a country fan, likely it was alt country music as we see with this artist. Who's Keeping Time? is dragon level awesome, a delicious jolt of Americana that I really needed right now.

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Bleachers: everyone for ten minutes

Bleachers are back with a wonderful new record called everyone for ten minutes. They style and themes certainly live up to the title of the album. The Jersey lads have really delivered on this one.

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Basement: Wired

Basement is back with their fifth long player and it's called Wired. My view is that this record is their zenith, embracing a cornucopia of indie and alternative delights.

Opening track sets the tone...

Cola: Cost of Living Adjustment

Quebec's own Cola are back with a wonderful jangle pop, dudes with guitars offering called Cost of Living Adjustment. The album is mesmerizing journey into the complexities of modern day life. Check it out!

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The Coral: 388 (Album of the Week)

The Coral are one of my favorite bands of all time. The Liverpool lads have been churning out incredible music for the better part of three decades now. Their psychedelic pop sound is unique and quite charming. 

Their latest is called 388 and it has all the bells and whistles of a Coral record and then some.

First up, perfect way to start a record...

Later we get this gem...

The spiritual side...

Immediate contender for Album of The Year. Start listening. 

Muna: Dancing on the Wall

The pop stylings are on my mind today with Muna's latest effort, Dancing On The Wall. Just a ton of fun and catchy tunes to sing/dance along to. 

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Lykke Li: The Afterparty

So...Lykke Li is back. With a vengeance. And the power of a colossus! Her latest is called The Afterparty and it's a story that needs to be heard by all.

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Rotsam: American Stories

Rotsam is back with his third offering of wonderful music. American Stories dives deeply into Americana and how he sees it. It's dark and wonderful.

One of my faves...

Hiding Places: The Secret To Good Living

Hiding Places are back with a wonderful new record called The Secret To Good Living. The slow core grunge sound of this record brings me back to the early 90s.

Witness!