New Slowdive! I've been looking forward to this one. So far it's great!

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New album by The Armed. This has more of a rock sound then their previous works which had this interesting blend of hardcore and noise pop. Honestly I didn't love their previous works that much but they were always unique so I wanted to check this out. Although it's not as unique I'm finding myself really enjoying this. It just sounds very well put together if that makes any sense. Song whip below!

https://songwhip.com/the-armed/perfect-saviors

Youth Lagoon/Trevor Powers has a really interesting and unique sound that's kinda hard to describe. Here is Youth Lagoon performing Rabbit from their most recent album Heaven is a Junkyard.

Full performance here.

I love this cover. Casey Crescenzo has an awesome voice.

Another record released today that I'm enjoying. This is Margaret Glaspy's third album but the first I've heard from her. I'd describe it as bluesy alternative. Great vocals and lyrics. And I love the details from the bass and drums throughout the album. Songwhip below!

https://songwhip.com/margaret-glaspy/echothediamond

I'm enjoying this debut album from Irish group Naked Lungs. It's like a darker doomier Fontaines DC.

https://songwhip.com/nakedlungs/doomscroll

Just came across this British post-punk group on YouTube. I love their energy. It looks like they released their debut EP last year. Hopefully we get more from them soon!

This is from NPRs tiny desk series home edition during covid times. This performance by Men I Trust is perfect for just chilling out at the end of the day. Relax and enjoy!

I put this on the other day not really knowing what it was and I loved every second of it.

::: spoiler spoiler The 1970s Los Angeles vibe was perfect. The plot was unpredictable and chaotic but it made sense from the point of view of the main characters. Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, and the teenage girl were all excellent together. There were so many intricately set up punchlines through out the movie. I had no idea Ryan Gosling could be so funny.

One of my favorite lines was probably when March (Gosling) was interacting with his daughters friend Janet.

Janet: "You took the Lords name in vain!"

March: "No I didn't Janet. I found it very useful actually. OK, Janet?"

Also the whole set up and pay off with the dream sequence and Healy's (Crowe) ankle gun was hilarious.

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What are your thoughts on this movie? Do you recommend any more movies like this?

The harp is an underutilized instrument in my opinion. Here's some "Harp Rock" from singer/harpist Mikaela Davis.

https://songwhip.com/mikaela-davis/and-southern-star

Here's an album I've been enjoying from Glasgow sibling duo comfort released a few months ago. I'd describe it as punk with experimental electronic sounds and witty social commentary. Songwhip below. Enjoy!

https://songwhip.com/comfort2/whats-bad-enough

I'm really liking this debut by Australia's Rin McArdle. This actually came out last week but I'm calling it fresh anyways. She's friends with Courtney Barnett so you know it'll be good. Songwhip link and an NME article about her below.

https://songwhip.com/rinmcardle/rin-mcardle

https://www.nme.com/en_au/features/music-features/rin-mcardle-interview-3475992

I was reminded of this by the Smoko post. However this cover showcases Genesis Owusu more than it does The Chats. Enjoy!

Hovvdy is duo from Austin, Texas and I just really love this song from their 2021 album True Love.

The San Cisco post reminded me of another Aussie indie pop act that I first heard around the same time. This is the first Ball Park Music song I ever heard but they actually have a lot of good stuff in my opinion.

https://songwhip.com/locate-s1/wicked-jaw

https://songwhip.com/oscarlang/look-now

Here's a release from last Friday that I really enjoyed. It's the 2nd album by Oscar Lang out of the UK. Some personal lyrics mixed with some indie pop sounds. A little bit psychedelic at times. Some cool orchestral stuff too. Check it out!

https://songwhip.com/allegrakrieger/i-keep-my-feet-on-the-fragile-plane

https://allegrakrieger.bandcamp.com/album/i-keep-my-feet-on-the-fragile-plane

Allegra Krieger’s fourth record and her first with Double Double Whammy – is her most mature and alluring work yet. It contains all the signatures of her best lyricism: delicate and precise phrasings, moments that flicker between beauty and banality, meaning that forms through the accretion of observations, memories, and unexpected adages...

Here's some new releases I'm excited about!

Paris Texas - MID AIR

Lauren Auder - The Infinite Spine

Blur - The Ballad of Darren

Kode9 & Burial - Infirmary/Unknown Summer EP

Cut Worms - Cut Worms

Bloc Party - The High Life EP

Guided by Voices - Welshpool Frillies

Andre Bird - Outside Problems

Oxbow - Love's Holiday

Please share any other you guys are excited about!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUApO77uUUk