New Music Fridays: August
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 8/18/23
THE CAMPBELL APARTMENT, IN A LONG TIME AGO
With all of the tracks being written in the 90s, The Campbell Apartment’s In A Long Time Ago proves that good music never feels dated. With a unique sound and lyrics that really make you think, In A Long Time Ago gives 30 year old music a new life!
HANNAH BLACKBURN, I WANT TO LOVE YOU
Australian singer-songwriter Hannah Blackburn releases her debut album, I Want To Love You. Her contemporary-folk sound paired with her beautiful storytelling sets I Want To Love You up for success beautifully.
THE FRONT BOTTOMS, YOU ARE WHO YOU HANG OUT WITH
The Front Bottoms craft a unique blend of indie rock with their seventh studio release, You Are Who You Hang Out With. Band members Brian Sella and Mathew Uychich break out of their comfort zone to delve into their emotional status.
LANGKAMER, THE NOON AND MIDNIGHT
Taking inspiration from the funky duo of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Pavement, British indie rock band Langkamer tackles many different topics throughout their latest album, The Noon and Midnight, while maintaining their signature catchy sound.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 8/11/23
FLORRY, THE HOLEY BIBLE
Philadelphia-based band Florry exhibits 11 jam-packed tracks with their latest release, The Holey Bible. Each unique song tells its own story, and with tracks like “Take My Heart” and “Cowgirl In A Ditch”, Florry is truly making a name for themselves.
HOLY WAVE, FIVE OF CUPS
The tarot inspired album Five of Cups is an ode to grief and loss, as represented in the tarot card itself. The Austin, Texas band Holy Wave used their aggression and sadness towards the world, and more specifically the music world, as a muse for their 9-track record. With long instrumentals and dreamy lyricism, Five of Cups is a force to be reckoned with.
SUSTO, MY ENTIRE LIFE
My Entire Life documents Justin Osborne, the SUSTO frontman’s personal highs and lows throughout his journey of life. Throughout the record, there are themes of love, loss, and heartbreak spread from start to finish.
THE BRIGHT LIGHT SOCIAL HOUR, EMERGENCY LEISURE
Another Austin, Texas band, The Bright Light Social Hour have returned with another captivating and electrifying record, Emergency Leisure. Distorted vocals and layered guitars come together to create a cohesive album.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 8/4/23
BELLS LARSEN, IF I WAS, I AM
Bells Larsen, the Montreal based songwriter draws from experiences of love, loss, and self identity in his latest release, If I Was, I Am. The combination of his folk-inspired sound and complex lyricism makes this EP a must-listen.
MADELINE KENNEY, A NEW REALITY MIND
Fans of Wye Oak and Black Belt Eagle Scout, you are in the right place! Madeline Kenney’s fourth full length studio release, A New Reality Mind,demonstrates lush harmonies and layers upon layers of guitar, supported by Kenney’s ethereal voice.
BRIAN LOPEZ, TIDAL
Brian Lopez’s release TIDAL demonstrates his impressive array of musical abilities, most specifically, his guitar. The easy-going album features ten unique tracks that each tell their own story.
HIGH PULP, DAYS IN THE DESERT
LA experimental jazz collective High Pulp return with their third studio release, Days In The Desert. High Pulp grabs from many different genres throughout their discography, and Days In The Desert is no different. Inspired by some indie rock and electronic music, this album is a wild ride.
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