Friday album releases. Will probably stop doing these once releases start slowing down as we get into end of year list season but should be good for another 2 or 3 weeks.
• Andrew Bird & Madison Cunningham: Cunningham Bird
Song by song, note for note remake of Buckingham Nicks for a new generation.
• Christopher Owens: I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair
Lo-fi indie rock with heartfelt lyrics, simple guitar melodies, and a dreamy, nostalgic vibe.
• Confidence Man: 3AM (LA LA LA)
Dance-pop with infectious beats, playful lyrics, and a fun, high-energy party atmosphere.
• Japandroids: Fate & Alcohol
Pop melodies meet garage rock drive and underground US indie influences.
• Jordana: Lively Premonition
Bedroom pop with introspective lyrics, shimmering synths, and a blend of indie rock and electro-pop influences.
• Karate: Make It Fit
Jazz-infused indie rock with intricate guitar work, dynamic rhythms, and introspective, mellow vocals.
• Kelly Lee Owens: Dreamstate
Atmospheric techno with ethereal soundscapes, deep basslines, and hypnotic, minimalist beats.
• Machine Girl: MG Ultra
Hyper-aggressive electronic music blending industrial, breakcore, and punk influences with chaotic energy.
• MC5: Heavy Lifting
Detroit garage punk legends return a whopping fifty-three years after their last LP.
• Oliver Coates: Throb, Shiver, Arrow of Time
Experimental electronic with avant-garde sound design, lush textures, and a focus on complex, evolving rhythms.
• Porridge Radio: Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me
Intimate and introspective fourth album from the Brighton indie favourites.
• Roy Hargrove’s Crisol: Grande-Terre
Latin jazz with virtuosic trumpet work, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and a fusion of jazz improvisation and world music influences.
• Silverbacks: Easy Being A Winner
Irish six-piece group with an indie-post-punk sound.
• Tim Heidecker: Slipping Away
One half of comedy duo Tim & Eric returns with his most introspective songwriter collection to date.
• W. H. Lung: Every Inch Of Earth Pulsates
Synth-heavy post-punk with motorik rhythms, lush production, and a blend of dark, pulsating energy and euphoria.