Full-lengths and 12-inchers
Braindead USA is the sophomore LP from DIKES OF HOLLAND and it’s exactly the kind of rollicking kick in the ass we’ve come to love around here. The album comes from Screamers Records in Paris, France while the band hails from Austin, TX. Continue reading “Dikes of Holland – Braindead USA”
Following WHITE LACES since the beginning makes the release of their debut LP Moves all the sweeter. As time went by these guys only got smarter and this album proves that again and again. Continue reading “White Laces – Moves”
The Raw Nerves are a four-piece group of soul lovin’, garage rockin’ misfits from Auckland City, New Zealand. There’s been quite a surge of bands from down under in recent months and these guys are another worth keeping on the radar. For those who recently caught the new EP from Thee Holy Ghosts, this is probably for you. Continue reading “The Raw Nerves – s/t LP”
It always seems like busy time for Seth Sutton of USELESS EATERS. It’s been a productive year, with at least three 7″ singles and this LP from Southpaw Records now under his belt. Continue reading “Useless Eaters – C’est Bon!”
Tim Presley of WHITE FENCE is no ordinary dude. This guy makes melted, lysergic, psychedelic-pop songs in his sleep, almost like he went back in time to the 60s and brought everything he could back with him. Continue reading “White Fence – Family Perfume Vol. 1”
It’s taken some time, but WHITE LACES are finally back again and this time it’s with their debut LP titled Moves on Speakertree Records. The album is due to hit the shelves on August 21st in an edition of just 500 pressings with the first 100 coming on green vinyl.
Today we are pleased to premier a track from the album called “Invocation,” which is only a small, teasing piece of the whole incredible album that is to follow. The track features a tense, psychedelic haze that washes over everything (a definite staple of the White Laces sound) which is filled out by quivering, crystalline guitar hooks that sound irresistibly feather-weight and intricate. Underneath the song is driven by a groundshaking rhythm section of pulsing bass lines and frantic drumming, all coming together for a dazzling and bleary-eyed wave of vibrant color that sprawls out in all directions. The band recorded everything live to tape with the exception of Landis Wine’s soaring vocals and a couple synths, which definitely helps give this track its stunning, immersible qualities.
Please listen to “Invocation” here and here only, then download it courtesy of Speakertree Records via Soundcloud!
You can preorder a copy of the record now, just head on over to Speakertree Records and reserve one! The quicker you move the better chances you have of getting one of those green copies. If this lone track is not enough, follow this link to hear the only other song that’s been revealed from the LP.
Genre/ Tags: Alternative, Noise Rock, Pop, Ambient
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Everybody knows how busy TY SEGALL has been this year. Slaughterhouse is the second of three albums we were promised from Segall during 2012, meaning this guy is still far from taking a break. Continue reading “Ty Segall Band – Slaughterhouse”
Manchester band MILK MAID are back with their sophomore LP Mostly No on FatCat Records. Throughout the album, Martin Cohen and the gang do an excellent job at varying their sound from track to track, resulting in pulsing lo-fi surf-rock jammers like “Do Right” or strung-out, folksy acoustic numbers like “New Plans” that could lull you to sleep.
One track in particular, titled “Bad Luck,” is almost like the meeting point between these two conflicting sounds. The song drags along at a medium-to-slow pace with heavy guitar hooks acting as the anchor, which barely allow the song the come up above the surface. Memorable choruses swirl and spin with their uplifting tendencies, eventually trailing off a bit past the middle for a head splitting guitar solo that suddenly emerges above the surface from the heated depths. As the song reaches its ending, we’re met by an infinitely sunny guitar hook that is literally the perfect closing statement for such a wholesome and cohesive song.
The way this all unfolds makes every second of its four minute duration worth it. Listen to the track right below and then do yourself a favor and check out the rest of the LP.
Bad Luck –
Genre/ Tags: Alternative, Rock, Pop
KING TUFF comes back with his first full length LP since the initial release of Was Dead in 2008, with this now arguably being his biggest album to date. It’s simply called King Tuff and it was released by Sub Pop at the beginning of summer. Continue reading “King Tuff – King Tuff”
Since we last heard, THE ENTHUSIASTS of Ardsley, New York have been working on their debut LP. Ever since we got wind of their most recent 7″, we’ve been (not so patiently) waiting for whatever comes next. Well, that’s slowly beginning to change as The Enthusiasts just unveiled the first new song from their most recent batch of recordings. It’s called “Better Lover” and it features that same rollicking, pulsing type of bluesy garage rock that made their 7″ so memorable. The band is currently shopping these new songs around to some record labels in hopes for their first full length record, so let’s keep our fingers crossed! In the meantime, they’re playing the Cheater Slicks 25th anniversary show on August 17th at the Parkside Lounge in NYC with The Hussy and The Living Kills. Be there!
PS – Here’s the track on YouTube if that’s more your thing
Better Lover –
Genre/ Tags: Alternative, Garage Rock, Rock & Roll
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