Aluk Tolodo–Voix
Genre: Experimental Rock, Kraut Rock, Post Rock
FFO: Menace Ruine, Gnaw Their Tongues
The latest LP from French Occult rock trio Alux Tolodo is a very unique and meditative release.
The various member’s past involvement in the Black Metal scene becomes quite apparent throughout the six tracks of vast atmospheric soundscapes centered in busy instrumentation.
If you are looking get lost in a captivating experimental masterpiece full of unexpected twists and turns give this record a listen.
Animal Collective–Painting With
Genre: Psychedelic Pop
FFO: The Beach Boys, Panda Bear, Delorean
Avey Tare, Panda Bear, and Geologist return once more with their tenth LP under the Animal Collective moniker.
Painting With takes the abrasive instrumentation found on both Strawberry Jam and Centipede HZ, but applies a more accessible vocal approach similar to the likes of the critically acclaimed Merriweather Post Pavillion.
While this release may serve as the group’s most linear album to date, it consists of twelve dense, fun, and catchy tunes that won’t leave your head and you won’t want them to.
Golden Daze–Self Titled
Genre: Indie Rock, Dream Pop, Shoegazing, Psychedelic Rock
FFO: Diiv, Mac DeMarco, Turnover
Golden Daze is a young, LA-based psychedelic rock duo that deserves a listen from you immediately.
The band’s debut self-titled LP pulls from both shoegazing and dream pop influences to create rich, smooth soundscapes channeled through ambiance and pure euphoria.
If you’re having a bad day, tracks like “Never Comin’ Back” and “Lean In” are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Living Hour-Self Titled
Genre: Dream Pop, Shoegazing, Psychedelic Rock, Surf Rock
FFO: Wildhoney, Cocteau Twins, Slowdive
Winnepeg quintet Living Hour’s debut LP is a celestial collection of eight dreamy tunes encapsulating all of the greatest aspects of modern dream pop and shoegazing.
With its dense texture, lush atmosphere, and overall relaxing nature, this self-titled record is a summery delight that could potentially grace your year end list.
Moodymann–DJ Kicks
Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic, House
FFO: Theo Parish, Carl Craig
House music legend Kenny Dixon Jr. aka “Moodymann” has released his first officially licensed Mix CD and it proves to be nothing short of spectacular.
The gargantuan 30 track album spans across the genres of soul, r&b, disco, techno, latin, downtempo, synth pop and many more.
Sampled artists artists such as Flying Lotus, Jose Gonzales, Dopehead, Yaw, Little Dragon, and the list goes on.
Check out this hot new release and allow Moodymann to show how to truly work the turntable.
Purling Hiss–Something
Genre: Rock, Lo-Fi
FFO: Dinosaur Jr.
If you are looking for some hard-hitting lo-fi rock n’ roll tunes similar to the likes of Dinosaur Jr, Philadelphia’s Purling Hiss has the ideal EP for you.
The Something 7” shows Mike Polizze channeling the legendary J. Mascis in the best possible way with four reverb-soaked pop tracks that will have you tapping your toes and humming along from start to finish.
Rev Rev Rev– Des Fleurs Maguiques Bourdonnaient
Genre: Shoegazing, Noise Rock, Psychadelic Rock
FFO: My Bloody Valentine, A Place to Bury Strangers, Jefferson Airplane
Italian shoegazers Rev Rev Rev have returned once more for a wonderful sophomore LP.
Des Fleurs Maguiques Bourdonnaient harnesses both Loveless-esque swirling, harsh, droney sonic walls and Jefferson Airplane psychedelia.
Laura Iacuzio’s ethereal vocalwork serves as an instrument in itself pounded deep underneath layers of reverb and distortion but decipherable enough to create beauty in the madness.
Sioux Falls– Rot Forever
Genre: Indie Rock, Emo, Folk Punk
FFO: Modest Mouse, Weezer, Joyce Manor, Tiger’s Jaw
Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Sioux Falls is a new three-piece indie rock outfit that sounds like Modest Mouse, Weezer, and Joyce Manor had an incredibly awkward three way.
Rot Forever functions as the trio’s massive debut spanning across seventy minutes of raw, abrasive, emotional ballads that will please any fan of the previously mentioned three bands.
So Pitted–neo
Genre: Punk Rock, Noise Rock
FFO: Black Flag, Nirvana
Named after the popular YouTube video featuring a young teen boasting of his surfing escapes utilizing bizarre slang to a news reporter on live television, So Pitted is a noise punk trio from Seattle that’s beyond ready to melt some face.
The group’s debut on Sub Pop is a noisy assault in the ear drum channeling Bleach era Nirvana and early Black Flag.
The Starting Line–Anyways EP
Genre: Pop Punk, Alternative Rock
FFO: Taking Back Sunday, The Early November
Don’t pretend you live in a world where Say it Like You Mean It wasn’t your middle school anthem.
There was something about Kenny Vasoli’s nasily voice and catchy hooks that told us what we thought about when we gone and so alone.
Before we knew it, The Starting Line was gone but nine years later we have a three song EP that surprisingly illustrates how the Drive Thru veterans managed to stand the test of time.
Anyways is a brief yet fun, light-hearted pleasure of a listen as well as sneak peak to a potential long-awaited fourth album.