King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard: Flight B741

The crazy world of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard comes careening back into the orbit of the world with Flight B741. This time around the genre is 70s rock, combo of American and Brit. 

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Cults: To The Ghosts

Cults are quite a fun band. The NYC outfit has a new record out called To The Ghosts and it's just dreamy. From the opening track, you feel as though you are being transported to another time and place...

Beachwood Sparks: Across The River Of Stars

LA's own Beachwood Sparks is back with their fourth record. Across The River Of Stars is jangly fun fest of delight and merriment. This outfit continues to impress me with their commitment to a style of music many have sadly forgotten. 

Here is one of my faves...

Jack White: No Name (Album of the Week)

Jack White is an American treasure. He is the living embodiment of modern rock and continues to be the foremost ambassador of the alternative/indie scene. His latest is called No Name and right out of the gate, we are rocking!

If you want to channel your inner 1970s hard rock, there is this track...

The sounds he gets from his guitar on this one....

Folks, this is one of the best records of 2024. Start listening!

The Smashing Pumpkins: Aghori Mhori Mei

Holy crap is the new Smashing Pumpkins album amazing. One of the Chicago's finest are back to form with Aghori Mhori Mei. Please go listen with your 90s alternative self!

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Brigette Calls Me Baby: The Future Is Our Way Out

The debut album from Brigette Calls Me Baby is finally out. The Future Is Our Way Out comes on to the scene after a series of single release teases. The Chicago based band leans heavily into early indie rock from the 80s, in particular The Smiths. Yet they have quite a bit of 50s ballad pop sound to them as well. 

Dig it!

Michael & The Mighty Midnight Rewind: Songs For Sinners & Saints

Killer Mike is back with a shovel to the head stunning project called Songs For Saints & Sinners. The music is rooted in the urban soul of the early to mid 70s combined with that Mike style and stream of consciousness that is oh so amazing. 

Check this one out!

Go listen!

Future Utopia: Django's High

Fraser T. Smith has a wonderful little outfit called Future Utopia for all you psychedelic pop fans out there. The second offering has arrived in the form of Django's High, a truly transplendant record filled with multi-colour visions of cosmic delight. Check it out!

Here is one of my faves...

Humanist: On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World

Humanist is the brainchild of Rob Marshall, a multi-instrumentalist and song writer who hails from Teeside in the northeast of England. Offering a varied cast of vocalists, the outfit sports a myriad of styles and cosmic explorations of the soul. The sophomore effort, On The Edge Of A Lost and Lonely World, is out now.

Here's a great track that features Ed Harcourt...

Gum: III Times (Album of the Week)

Norham, Western Australia has produced a truly wonderful and talented artist named Jay Watson who performs under the project title Gum. His latest is called III Times and the opening track is a pitch perfect start to the journey... 

The title track brings me right back to those cool synth sounds of the 1970s.

And then there is the funky grooves of this throwback track...

Vocalist Ambrose Kenny-Smith is a key collaborator on this record and his singing is top notch! 

This is such a unique record in a day and age when far too many artists sound samey. Check it out!!

Neutrals: New Town Dream

The post punk indie bliss of New Town Dream by Neutrals has been heavy in rotation in my life of late. The SF bay area outfit have firmly established themselves as a solid dudes with guitars band.

Here is one of my faves...

Been Stellar: Scream From New York, Ny

NYC's own Been Stellar have their debut album out and it fucking rocks! Scream From New York, Ny brings us all right back to the mid 90s and that fabulous grunge fuzz rock era. Highly recommend!!

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The Felice Brothers: Valley of Abandoned Songs

The latest record from New York's The Felice Brothers is quite a gem. Valley of Abandoned Songs represents all of the best elements of this now three decades old band. Sidle up for some massive Americana!

Aaron Frazer: Into The Blue

R&B fans will rejoice at the latest offering from Aaron Frazier. Into The Blue is pure soul bliss from front to back, top to bottom. His falsetto is just magical. Soul fans...Unite and listen!

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Travis: L.A. Times (Album of the Week)

The pride of Glasgow is back! Travis is one of my favorite bands of all time. Their music just destroys my soul in the most wonderful of ways. Their latest, L.A. Times, is no exception. The album opens with an incredibly catch, most Travis-y track...

Then we get into a hip hop number...?!?...combined with stadium sing along.

Later we get to my favorite track on the record, a life affirming, senses shattering stunner!

If this is the first time you've heard of this band, pick up The Man Who and The Invisible Band as well. 

Wilco: Hot Sun Cool Shroud

Wilco has a fun little EP out called Hot Sun Cool Shroud. It's six beautiful tracks that perfectly encapsulates where the band is at in 2024. 

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Cola: The Gloss

Montreal's own Cola have a corker of a new record out called The Gloss. The post punk outfit continues to dazzle the denizens of small club grooves.

Here is one my faves...

Washed Out: Notes From A Quiet Life

Washed Out  is the musical brainchild of one Ernest Weatherly Greene Jr. and it is fabulous. His latest is called Notes From A Quiet Life and it is a magnificent exploration for the mind, body and soul. The journeys he sends us on are a massive chillwave vibe.

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Kasabian: Happenings (Album of the Week)

Kasabian is back with a stellar record called Happenings. The Leicester outfit gets you grooving and vibing right away...

The power and the pop is apparent throughout the record...

They have a fun, weird side as well....

So so happy to see this band carrying the Brit Rock torch. Start listening now!!

Redd Kross: Redd Kross

Hawthorne, California's own Redd Kross have a shovel to the head stunner of a record out called Redd Kross (or the Red Album). It's power pop at its finest from an era long forgotten but being kept alive by amazing bands like this. Check it out!

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The Dirty Knobs: Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits

Mike Campbell has kept himself quite busy these days. The supremely talented guitarist has his own band called The Dirty Knobs and they have their third record out. Vagabonds, Virgins, & Misfits is easily their best yet. The opening track reminds me...well, of Tom...

Gglum: The Garden Dream

Gglum aka Ella Smoker is one talented artist. Her latest is called The Garden Dream and it's a veritable cornucopia of delightful soundscapes. A variety of styles and themes that are guaranteed to widen the mind and soul...