Dinosaur Jr–Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not
Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock
FFO: Sebadoh, J. Mascis and the Fog, Swervedriver
“If it ain’t broke don’t fix it” is the recycled mantra for many longstanding musical ensembles.
Sometimes it can be used to discourage necessary experimental progression and other times it benefits bands with trademark sounds.
Western Mass-bred guitar wizard J. Mascis and his two loyal buddies are the posterchildren to this idealogy and release an eleventh studio album proving experimentation is no longer needed.
Mascis’ take on guitarwork is as strongly unique as it ever was and helps to provide the ideal feel-good record of the summer.
Field Mouse–Episodic
Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Dream Pop
FFO: Pity Sex, Tiger’s Jaw, Wildhoney, Japanese Breakfast
Field Mouse is the musical brainchild of Rachel Browne backed by accompanying friends.
Episodic is her third LP and is filled with charming tracks channeling dream pop-infused yet guitar heavy Alternative Rock.
The strength and memorability of each song shine brighter than any of her previous releases and illustrate the fitting growth and maturation of a talented artist worth giving a listen.
Haley Bonar-Impossible Dream
Genre: Alternative Rock, Alternative Country, Dream Pop
FFO: Laura Gibson, Low, Mazzy Star
South Dakota’s Haley Bonar has come a long way from her teenage beginnings playing stripped down folk tunes that tugged at our heartstrings.
Teenage Dream illustrates the artist’s growth throughout the past 15 years with full-band twangy tunes promising that no matter how old you are, you don’t really ever “stop growing up.” The AltCountry/Dream Pop formula Bonar takes on is highly recommended for fans of Mazzy Star.
Russian Circles–Guidance
Genre: Post Metal, Instrumental
FFO: Pelican, Isis (The Band), Red Sparrowes
True instrumental talent lies in the ability to tell a story as well as convey deeply layered emotions without the use of vocals.
Chicago Post Metal trio Russian Circles have managed to do just that quite successfully in their 12 year career time and time again and Guidance is no different. Allow Russian Circles to take your eardrums on an emotional journey like no other.