tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45570685637198445622024-03-28T20:29:04.805-07:00Markie's Music"Music is power, let it flow through your mind" (Richard Ashcroft)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger985125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-72669102089808632362024-03-28T07:10:00.000-07:002024-03-28T07:10:55.932-07:00Declan McKenna: What Happened To The Beach?<p><b><a href="https://www.declanmckenna.net/" target="_blank">Declan McKenna</a></b>'s latest record is quite the gem. <b>What Happened To Beach?</b> sees the Enfield lad really hitting his stride in terms of pop craftsmanship. I really dig this record! </p><p>Opening track...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/B_X4L83xfVE?si=1J8Wq3FMK7ws-2YF" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-31517102158346060822024-03-26T08:34:00.000-07:002024-03-26T08:34:44.621-07:00The Snuts: Millennials<p><b><a href="https://shop.thesnuts.co.uk/uk/" target="_blank">The Snuts</a></b> have a new record out called Millennials and I love it! The West Lothian Scots are quite charming on this one with a most excellent blend of pop and rock. </p><p>Opening track...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YOd58qHJeZA?si=-uSXdG6_z_sr3NO1" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-51545886711980367572024-03-25T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-25T03:00:00.131-07:00MGMT: Loss of Life (Album of the Week)<p>Middleton, Connecticut's own <b><a href="https://whoismgmt.com/" target="_blank">MGMT</a></b> is back with <b>Loss of Life</b>, a joyfully dark exploration of the human condition. The duo really gets into a deep dive here on where we all stand in the universe.</p><p>This is apparent on this track...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sDzIO5ahGE8?si=aa82bFtkHbqRomIj" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Even more so on this one which really brings me the Joy Division and New Order feels..</div><div><br /></div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DVW4byVqWRk?si=HXBGx8zA8blsef4t" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Time to listen and reflect, folks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-10815990005944046532024-03-24T16:11:00.000-07:002024-03-24T16:11:01.618-07:00Everything Everything: Mountainhead<p>I'm so totally in love with <b><a href="https://everything-everything.co.uk/" target="_blank">Everything Everything'</a></b>s Mountainhead. The album moves and groove and knocks my socks right on my ass! Manchester forever!!</p><p>Opening track...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OaQj93AjMcc?si=ZzDy49PZO1MD5Zad" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-63778812536428332312024-03-21T06:32:00.000-07:002024-03-21T06:32:49.828-07:00Strfkr: Parallel Realms<p>Three decades into their ridiculously awesome career, Portland's own <b><a href="https://strfkr.com/" target="_blank">Strfkr</a></b> are better than ever. Their latest is called <b>Parallel Realms</b> and it's a great place to visit. The scifi feel to it is truly out of this world!</p><p>Fave...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tu2FPV48OXA?si=j_M9Qaw-oJSiJrTS" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-65954771634449804452024-03-20T11:38:00.000-07:002024-03-20T11:38:36.514-07:00Yard Act: Where's My Utopia?<p><b><a href="https://www.yardactors.com/" target="_blank">Yard Act</a></b> is quite the outfit. The proud sons Leeds West Yorkshire have their sophomore effort out and it's a stream of consciousness/pop groove extravaganza. <b>Where's My Utopia? </b>is a question I often ask myself and a shining example of modern day culture in the UK. </p><p>Here is one of my faves...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4VFS6TaOy2c?si=6ryDlsWZZ2qxlE4A" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-14529402152747516012024-03-19T13:49:00.000-07:002024-03-19T13:49:09.735-07:00Faye Webster: Underdressed At The Symphony <p>Likely my favorite current female artist,<b> <a href="https://www.fayewebster.com/" target="_blank">Faye Webster</a></b> is back with an amazing record called <b>Underdressed At The Symphony</b>. This album strikes me as more mystical in nature with a much deeper dive into the complexities of romance. </p><p>Opening track of gorgeousness...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nt59aWZadBY?si=Ys0BNhQm6Y2cvier" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-48635822570921725892024-03-18T08:05:00.000-07:002024-03-18T08:05:49.974-07:00Real Estate: Daniel (Album of the Week)<p>Proud Jersey boys <b><a href="https://www.realestatetheband.com/" target="_blank">Real Estate</a></b> just dropped their latest and it's my pick for Album of the Week. <b>Daniel</b> is a jangle pop lover's dream. The opening track lets you know right where you are heading...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BROKNYgDv6k?si=vN-2Kn_D13lNIgaO" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>The pure pop goodness of "Flowers" is an absolute blessing to humanity.</div><div><br /></div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/12kKDqPdVls?si=E2jUaST0xioyaHz1" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Pick this gem up now!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-31767540453562432562024-03-15T08:23:00.000-07:002024-03-15T08:23:11.404-07:00Hurray For The Riff Raff: The Past Is Still Alive<p>I completely heart <b><a href="http://www.hurrayfortheriffraff.com/" target="_blank">Hurray For The Riff Raff </a></b>and their whole vibe. It just drips with Americana and makes your soul all fuzzy and warm. Their latest is called <b>The Past Is Still Alive</b> and the title does indeed take me to those long road trips I used to take with my dad in the late 70s and early 80s. </p><p>Opening track...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QXHWxHUiJCc?si=TQ_Qk1G2640SRL_w" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-13183892144295734482024-03-13T06:17:00.000-07:002024-03-13T06:17:51.381-07:00Mary Timony: Untame The Tiger<p>Good rock music is hard to find. Thankfully we have <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marytimony/?hl=en" target="_blank">Mary Timony</a></b>'s latest record called <b>Untame The Tiger</b>. It's the DC native/s fourth long player and I think it's clearly her best. Long live rock!</p><p>Opening track...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CmH7LyQWOak?si=sNMtJqGbHgbscoRz" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-88012821213577070142024-03-12T06:14:00.000-07:002024-03-12T06:14:50.692-07:00Allie X: Girl With No Face <p>There is something greatly infectious about the latest <b><a href="https://uk-store.alliex.com/" target="_blank">Allie X</a></b> record. The Toronto native's latest is called <b>Girl With No Face</b> and it's an 80s bliss dream. </p><p>Here is one of my faves...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XcfmR6XaWfQ?si=nzDouuAQqapvDFVj" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-10286627045167585602024-03-11T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-11T03:00:00.130-07:00Liam Gallagher & John Squire: Liam Gallagher & John Squire (Album of the Week)<p>It's about near perfect that two god like geniuses of Brit Rock decided to make an album together.<b><a href="https://www.gallaghersquire.com/" target="_blank"> Liam Gallagher and John Squire</a></b> have put out a magnificent self titled LP. The ten tracks contained therein are clearly destiny for these two legends. </p><p>One of my faves is "Mars To Liverpool," a track that is an exemplar of the genre...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gXMq5qX-Mfg?si=LXy6SuZiY05IxJqH" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Another track, the album closer, is bound for stadium sing along anthem...</div><div><br /></div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4jHwWJtD0ek?si=CJtMmDMSqw2Cy8bj" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Pick this gem up now!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-24147918599285937342024-03-08T11:32:00.000-08:002024-03-08T11:32:24.925-08:00Grandaddy: Blu Wav<p>Modesto, Cali's own <b><a href="https://www.grandaddymusic.com/" target="_blank">Grandaddy</a></b> are back with <b>Blu Wav</b>, a soothing star (and shoe) gazer of a record. It's been seven years since their last record and they have sorely been missed. This outfit has the ability to emanate chill. </p><p>Opening track...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u2DsBxNL6M0?si=1cyEwBZuY2aCjWYD" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-59860894378209799162024-03-07T08:18:00.000-08:002024-03-07T08:18:18.740-08:00The Umbrellas: Fairweather Friend<p>I really heart the latest record by San Francisco janglers, <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theumbrellassf/?hl=en" target="_blank">The Umbrellas</a></b>. Fairweather Friend reminds a lot of the indie rock I listened to the 80s. Lloyd Cole for sure comes to mind.</p><p>Opening track...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-pBvYCaW4U8?si=93aq7ntWDac72aBw" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-30173155675800098332024-03-06T12:04:00.000-08:002024-03-06T12:04:14.685-08:00Crawlers: The Mess We Seem To Make <p>Liverpool's own <b><a href="https://www.crawlersband.com/" target="_blank">Crawlers</a></b> have dropped their first full length album and it's an amazing pile of girl angst. <b>The Mess We Seem To Make</b> is jaw droppingly honest look at what it means to be female and a Zoomer in the 20s. </p><p>Check it out!</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8h3MoBELwL4?si=TsmvvrNjdKANMROu" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-7171014653042668252024-03-05T03:00:00.000-08:002024-03-05T03:00:00.255-08:00Tapir: The Pilgrim. Their God And The King Of My Decrepit Mountain<p>London's own <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tapir_band/" target="_blank">Tapir</a></b> has their first full length record and the title alone lets you know what you are in for. <b>The Pilgrim, Their God And the King of My Decrepit Mountain</b> is an absolute tour de force, charting new territories in journey music. So much more than just indie folk!</p><p>Let your mind drift away with them...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/58nmfWRyk_g?si=z68TrgASB6GLMuE6" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-48170084105303384572024-03-04T03:00:00.000-08:002024-03-04T03:00:00.358-08:00Royal Otis: Pratts & Pain (Album of the Week)<p>The debut album from Sydney's own <b><a href="https://www.royelotis.com/" target="_blank">Royal Otis</a></b> is finally here. <b>Pratts and Pains</b> is a guitar pop lovers dream. I love the landscape the whole record lays out. </p><p>The opening track sucks you right in..</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NbORHQk88-s?si=5XI0-unLTkZxHtbT" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Track #3 grooves you all up, foam style!</div><div><br /></div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mFDrjDhiZRo?si=eGi1sDYURFeIXGKK" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Play alot!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-56692325384715567122024-03-03T12:49:00.000-08:002024-03-03T12:49:19.600-08:00Office Dog: Spiel<p>The debut album from New Zealand outfit <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/officedogband/?hl=en" target="_blank">Office Dog</a></b> is here and it is wonderful. <b>Spiel</b> has just the right amount of drone-y emo and general weariness that makes those down days all the more wonderful.</p><p>Opening track...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nVTtrL6qVlo?si=KrB3NJZipynguKjJ" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-35847325033878608242024-03-01T11:31:00.000-08:002024-03-01T11:37:12.908-08:00Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes: Dark Rainbow <p><b><a href="https://andtherattlesnakes.com/" target="_blank">Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes</a></b> have a corker of a record out called <b>Dark Rainbow</b>. It's Dudes with Guitars Brit Rock at its finest. So happy that music like this is still being made and shouted proudly out!</p><p>Opening track. </p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a6PkcG9WUwg?si=ja-42uuchtzn7cr0" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-45388891232052219162024-02-27T08:20:00.000-08:002024-02-27T08:20:00.145-08:00Future Islands: People Who Aren't There Anymore <p><b><a href="https://www.future-islands.com/" target="_blank">Future Islands</a></b> are back with a fantabulous record called<b> People Who Aren't There Anymore</b>. The introspection on this one combined with their usual amazing style lead the listener to reflect on the people we sometimes leave behind. Or leave us behind. </p><p>Here is one of my faves...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WFmovmenhoU?si=2AuQamWylPRVDpJ-" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-55521752090027792962024-02-26T03:00:00.000-08:002024-02-26T03:00:00.136-08:00The Fauns: How Lost (Album of the Week)<p>After a ten year hiatus, Bristol's own shoegaze outfit, <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefaunsofficial/?hl=en" target="_blank">The Fauns</a></b>, are back with <b>How Lost</b>. The opening track lets us all know how much they have been missed. </p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZvPXFry2NE0?si=zWjmnUlHNacfmcps" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>The layers of sound on this one are otherworldly </div><div><br /></div><div>The next track is one of my faves on the record. Reminds me a lot of the vibe of the 80's. </div><div><br /></div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wDaCOq_HPIU?si=GybSjeh6dlv-tDnj" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Play this one a lot, folks! It's bloody gorgeous!!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-68143348171757738142024-02-25T08:44:00.000-08:002024-02-25T08:44:09.217-08:00Sy Smith: Until We Meet Again<p>Ah, the soft and sweet sounds of NYC's <b><a href="http://sysmith.com/" target="_blank">Sy Smith</a></b>. Her latest record is called <b>Until We Meet Again</b> and it's like a refreshing waterfall on a hot summer's day. So so happy that music like this is still being made</p><p>Find a loved one and curl up by the fire...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z3vDEASYorc?si=_LDd8B9RQ34tEN2S" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-64585501715991015482024-02-23T08:26:00.000-08:002024-02-23T08:26:15.924-08:00New Dad: Madra<p>The pride of Galway, Ireland has finally dropped their debut LP. <b>Madra</b> is a shoegaze wonder filled with goodness. I expect <b><a href="https://www.newdad.live/" target="_blank">New Dad</a></b> to be fathering themselves all over the world. </p><p>Love the hooks on this one...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vLldYqAcCm4?si=97rTwNeNaO2XcfIJ" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-60278857670435466682024-02-21T08:15:00.000-08:002024-02-21T08:15:16.429-08:00Ty Segall: Three Bells <p>The pride of Laguna Beach is back with his fifteenth long player. <b>Three Bells </b>is an epic in garage rock drone. <b><a href="https://ty-segall.com/pages/home" target="_blank">Ty Segall</a></b> has officially become a master.</p><p>Opening track...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KSM-_rU8IDI?si=FvMSHZve8-aX7ok_" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557068563719844562.post-53771420870231104972024-02-20T03:00:00.000-08:002024-02-20T03:00:00.146-08:00Le Sserafim: Unforgiven<p>K Pop sensations <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/le_sserafim/?hl=en" target="_blank">Le Sserafim </a></b>latest has been sticking with me for several months now so it most certainly deserves a shoutout. <b>Unforgiven</b> explodes towards the listener in a wonderfully aggressive way. Man oh man, those grooves!</p><p>We are Fearless...</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4vbDFu0PUew?si=W6-K3KBJkcgCA6dj" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0