Trashcan Sinatras: Ever The Optimist (Album of the Week)

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...

Next up is some introspection...

Later we get this pop gem...

A much needed and hearted injection of nostalgia, folks. 

Citizen: Halycon Blues

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...

zzzhara: Distant Lands

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. 

Opening track...

Nu Genea: People of the Moon

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'!

Opening track...

Ceremony: Tell Me Your Dream

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...

Opening track...

FLO: THERAPY AT THE CLUB

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!

Man/Woman/Chainsaw: Cannonball

The power of Man/Woman/Chainsaw is overwhelming. Their first full length is out now and Cannonball is easily in contention for Album of the Year. The wonder of this record...

Opening track...

The Strokes: Reality Awaits (Album of the Week)

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...

And then continues with some fun shit...

Later we get some deep shit...

The Strokes are larger than life, folks. Go listen to this record!!

Mopar Stars: Official Researchers Of The NJ Devil

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!

Opening track...

Shearwater: The New World

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: petal

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...

Nimrods Original Soundtrack

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!

Baby Queen: I Hope You Don't Remember Me

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. 

Opening track...

Robin Hitchcock: The Confuser

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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Fabienne DelSol: Indigo Red (Album of the Week)

I find myself dreaming often of being in a psychedelic lounge. And the music playing is spectacular. Lately I have been in Fabienne DelSol's psychedelic lounge. It's called Indigo Red and it is bloody fabulous. 

The album opens with this absolute chestnut...

After that we have the magical sway of this number...

Later we get this gem...

This record is easily in the running for Album of the Year. Clearly, it's already Album of the Cosmos!

Pete Yorn: All The Beauty

Pete Yorn is back with All The Beauty, a shining example of why he is an absolute indie and alternative darling. Yorn delves deeply into all his usual themes and style plus adds in some surprises. 

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