Grimes
As we await Grimes’ new album, her follow-up to the stellar Visions from 2012, she has given us a new song with the help of young producer Blood Diamonds.
Listen here to “Go”.
The Antlers
The Antlers have a new album.
Familiars is the 5th from this quiet late-night Brooklyn trio with the distinctive voice of lyricist Peter Silberman.
“Palace” and “Hotel” are the first two singles.
“Palace”
“Hotel”
Perfect Pussy
Perfect Pussy is not for the faint of heart.
This powerful punk band from Syracuse features the frenetic vocals of Meredith Graves.
“Driver” is from their debut album Say Yes to Love.
Jack White
Formidable musician Jack White has released his 2nd solo album Lazaretto.
The vinyl album itself creates an actual hologram when played.
“Three Women” is the first track.
Sharon Van Etten
Sharon Van Etten continues to enthrall.
Are We There is the new album (her 4th) from this Brooklyn singer/songwriter.
“Every Time the Sun Comes Up” is the last track.
Phantogram
Phantogram, the electronic duo we featured in 2011, released the album Voices earlier this year.
“Fall in Love” was the first single. Now “Black Out Days” is now prominent.
“Fall in Love”
“Black Out Days”
Mac DeMarco
Mac DeMarco recently released his 2nd album Salad Days.
This young Canadian is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist as well as an interesting songwriter.
“Chamber of Reflection” is one of the tracks that I have been enjoying of late.
Joan as Police Woman
Joan Wasser was once a member of The Dambuilders out of Boston.
This violinist/guitarist/songwriter performs solo under the name Joan as Police Woman.
The Classic is her 5th studio album and includes “Holy City”.
“Holy City”
Lily Allen
I have deep abiding fondness for the acid-tongue pop of Lily Allen.
Her debut in 2006 Alright, Still was filled snappy melodies and in-your-face lyrics.
Her intelligent irony continued with 2009’s It’s Not Me, It’s You.
She took time off to have a family and has now musically resurfaced with a passion with Sheezus.
The title track “Sheezus”.
