Johanna Samuels: Sorry, Kid

Johanna Samuels is back with Sorry, Kid, a heartfelt collection of amazing tracks. Clearly, this is her best effort, diving deeply into life, love, and hope.

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Jungle: Come Back To Me

London's own Jungle has their own unique R&B take. Their latest is called Come Back To Me and it bells all the whistles. Some click groves and zesty dance numbers.

One of my faves...

Phoebe Bridgers: Lost Weekend

I can't think of a better person to go on a lost weekend with than Phoebe Bridgers. Her latest record is a stunning endeavor, deeply exploring human themes that have never been discovered. She has places where most people don't have places.

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Laura Veirs: Temple Songs

Laura Veirs is back with a lovely collection of new tracks. Temple Songs is soothing kiss guaranteed to send the soul into bliss.

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Triptides: Past Lives (Album of the Week)

Triptides are amazing. They are one of the premiere psychedelic pop bands on the scene, fully embracing the roots of the genre while catapulting all of us into the cosmos. Their latest masterpiece is called Past Lives and it is extraordinary. 

The opening track pulls you in magically...

Next up is the title track, a nice jaunt!

Later we get this gem...

Folks, this band is mega. Check them out!

The Womack Sisters: The Womack Sisters

The Womack Sisters are here. Their debut self titled record is out and fully embraces their musical legacy. One feels as though they are in Detroit or Philadelphia in the early 60s within a few short moments of listening to the record. 

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Kiwi jr: Blowin' Up

Kiwi jr is pure pop goldenness. Their latest is called Blowin' Up and man does it ever. Just lushes over you like a waterfall. 

Dent May: The Big One

Dent May is back with his usual melodic triumphs. The Big One is quite the accomplishment, sending the listener on an interplanetary journey.

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Hovvdy: Big World

Hovvdy is back with Big World, a truly magnificent that delves deeply into the heart and the soul. It makes me kick back and smile at the universe. 

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The Anchoress: As We Once Were

The pride of Wales is back with a corker of a record called As We Once Were. The Anchoress is a spiritual gem that needs to be nurtured and championed on a regular basis.

Witness!

Family Stereo: The Thread

London's own Family Stereo is back with The Thread, a deep record of self actualization that is much needed in these trouble times. It slides right in whatever vibe you requires. 

One of my faves...

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. 

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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'!

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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...

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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...

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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!

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