"Music is power, let it flow through your mind" (Richard Ashcroft)
Love Fiend has taken the musical world by storm with their latest record that sounds like it dropped out a of closet from 1980. Handle With Care is a perfect new wave punky pop record that you MUST have in your collection.
The second track really sets the tone...
Today I took a walk with the missus down the path by our house. The fall colors are fully in overdrive and it reminded me of this track by Tift Merritt. Love does indeed solider on.
Sunflower Bean has decided to ROCK OUT on their latest ep, Shake. It's a five song powerhouse from the NYC band that is a much appreciated addition to their musical lexicon.
I've always loved that late 90's post punk sound. Omaha's Cursive fits that vibe perfectly. Their latest is called Devourer and it has certainly consumed me with its power and energy these last few weeks. Check it out and ROCK ON!
Toro Y Moi is an earth bound treasure. His latest record is a veritable cornucopia aural landscapes that expand the mind into the cosmos. Hole Erth is also quite down to earth as is evidence by this wistful track...
Stadium superstars Coldplay are back with their final (?) album and it's quite interesting in terms of theme. Moon Music is the outfit's wonderful attempt at making scifi rock. And they succeed massively.
My favorite track is "Alien Hits/Alien Radio" which sounds like music the Legion of Super Heroes would listen to flying through space...
The haunting, early evening tone of Angel Olsen's "Windows" makes for the perfect fall song. It's chilling and wonderful in the first wisps of October chill...
Manchester's own Pale Waves are back with a wonderful record called Smitten. The pure pop bliss drips throughout all twelve tracks. This is the group's fourth long player and is easily their best so far!
Opening track...
Minnesota native Alan Sparhawk has a fab new record out called White Roses, My God. His first since the death of his wife and Low bandmate, Mimi Parker, sees Sparhawk striving for new frontiers and horizons.
Opening track...
London's The The are back with yet another amazing record. The veterans of cryptic alternative music have really outdone themselves with Ensoulment, a deep exploration into the darker corners of the human psyche.
Opening track...
L.A.'s own Dummy has a wonderful new record out called Free Energy. There is certainly a great deal of power on this album both thematically and stylistically. And they've tapped into multiple genres which is always a plus.
One of my faves...so 60s!
For as long as I can remember, David Gilmour has been a part of my musical life. My dad played Pink Floyd when I was growing up. All of their records, and especially Gilmour's incredible voice, colored my childhood and adolescence.
David's ethereal cosmic connection to the universe continues with Luck and Strange, an absolutely astounding work that is most welcome after a nearly decade absence of musical releases. The album opens with a brief instrumental track followed by the title track which ranks right up there with any Floyd track...
The Dare has finally released his first full length record and the Los Angeles native has really hit it out of the park with this one. What's Wrong with New York is a giant party from start to finish. The honesty and the passion really come through, more and more on each listen.
Opening track...
The heart, soul and pride of Jakarta has her third long player out and it's a complete wonder of indie pop. NIKI is a world treasure indeed and Buzz proves her dominance of our planet. The whole record is filled with catchy tracks that are just plain fun.
Title track...
Man, I love me some Sofi Tukker. In fact, a whole lot of Soffi Tukker is always a good thing. The musical duo from NYC never ceases to amaze with their style shifts and amazing grooves. Their latest is called Bread and it's fabulous.
Opening and title track...
Brooklyn's indie pop duo Bloomsday have a fantastic record out called Heart of the Artichoke. In so many ways, it's the perfect fall album. Lazy guitar based tracks that just gently wash over you.
Here is one of my faves...
Matthew Tavares's latest offering is quite a gem. It reminds me of a soundtrack to a long lost late 60s or early 70s sitcom about a family band. Pops is just pure psychedelic pop fun. Example...
L.A.'s Foster The People are likely known by most as a one hit wonder. Yet they have many amazing songs that are guaranteed to make you get up and shake it! Their latest is called Paradise State Of Mind and is dance pop at its finest.
Opening track...
Irish post punk superstars Fontaines D.C. are back with yet another stunner. Romance has all the angst, strom and durge that one needs to get through life. It's dark and it's beautiful.
One of my faves...
Gillian Welch is an American treasure. Her latest is called Woodland and it's the perfect fall album. It just slides over you like a cool breeze that demands snuggling with a loved one. With her partner David Rawlings, they have created a folk rock masterpiece.
Opening track...