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Aquarium Drunkard shares the 20th Anniversary remaster of Sunburned Hand of the Man’s ‘Headdress’

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 11:32:47 -0800

“Unlike many of their new weird compeers, Sunburned Hand of the Man is still putting out excellent music. But Headdress was definitely one of the first standouts in their absolutely labyrinthine hundred-plus record discography. And it is wonderful to have such a great sounding version of it available again.“

https://aquariumdrunkard.com/2022/12/07/sunburned-hand-of-the-man-headdress-20th-anniversary-remaster/

Aquarium Drunkard reviews the new LP from Gold Dust, ‘The Late Great Gold Dust’

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:46:56 -0700

https://aquariumdrunkard.com/2022/11/01/gold-dust-the-late-great-gold-dust/

“Gold Dust spins out gossamer trails of folk rock, a whipped cream daydream of cosmic cowboy reveries that may remind you of the Beachwood Sparks or Garcia Peoples, depending how hard Stephen Pierce happens to be knocking it out just then.”

Alternative Press interviews Daniel Romano about his prolific career and upcoming new LP ‘La Luna’!

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:25:41 -0700

“Romano has released a staggering 16 albums in the past three years as a solo artist, with his whip-crack backing band the Outfit and with various collaborative projects. This fall, he and the Outfit released their most ambitious album to date with La Luna, a prog-infused rock opera that exudes the confidence of a true rock ’n’ roll technician working at the height of his powers.“

https://www.altpress.com/daniel-romano-la-luna-interview/

Katy Davidson introduces you to ‘human futures’, premiering early over at The Talkhouse today! The album drops this Friday, Oct. 28th on Orindal Records:

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:54:00 -0700

Hear First: Dear Nora’s human futures

“I’m just gonna come right out and say it: This is the best one.

Everyone can go ahead and disagree with me, and dig in their heels re: their sentimental attachment to Mountain Rock, Skulls Example, or the Three States compilation (and don’t get me wrong, I love those albums). But time will be the ultimate authority, and when we’re all old, and/or whenever our fanbase reaches middle age, which could take quite a while since the majority of them appear to be quite young (the analytics support this), or whenever we’re all dead and these recordings are basically forgotten, but then some esoteric reissue label in 2090 will discover them while sifting through the dusty corners of Spotify or whichever streaming service (or futuristic music-playing platform we haven’t thought of) is dominant then, that’s when people will agree with me.”

Stereogum shares Gold Dust’s rendition of “Mountain Laurel (Gene Clark Cover)”

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:23:06 -0700

Gold Dust Shares “Mountain Laurel,” Gene Clark Cover: Listen

The Western Massachusetts musician Stephen Pierce is releasing his second album as Gold Dust, The Late Great Gold Dust, in a couple of weeks. He’s been pairing each new song from it with a cover…His scratchy, pastoral “Mountain Laurel” is accompanied by his take on Gene Clark’s “In A Misty Morning.”
The Late Great Gold Dust is out 11/4 via Centripetal Force Records.

Exclaim reviews the upcoming new LP from Jordaan Mason & Their Orchestra, REWRITE THE WORDS AGAIN, out this Friday Oct. 21st!

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:30:24 -0700

Jordaan Mason & Their Orchestra ‘REWRITE THE WORDS AGAIN’ with Honesty and Heart | Exclaim!

Throughout their winding discography, Mason has made it their artistic prerogative to explicitly explain and outline the anxieties and ecstasies formative to their creative work, and on REWRITE THE WORDS AGAIN, that excavation is more striking than ever. 8/10

Under the Radar premieres Breanna Barbara’s new single “Weaning”

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:42:33 -0700

Premiere: Breanna Barbara Shares New Single “Weaning”

Breanna says: “Transformational moments when you are weaning off of someone or something can often feel very shaky, scary & even psychedelic at times. The word psychedelic literally means ‘mind revealing’ - which I think is what is happening when the subconscious is revealing something to the conscious mind, that it’s time for a change.”

Check out the song and video below. Nothin’ But Time is out everywhere on November 11th via Fuzz Club Records.

Watch Ganser’s new video for “What Me Worry?” and read their interview with Punknews!

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:00:14 -0700

Interviews: Creating meaning with Nadia Garofalo and Alicia Gaines of Ganser

“If there are two things you can count on from Chicago based Ganser, it is stellar musicianship and extremely interesting visuals.”

Gold Dust shares “Larks Swarm A Hawk” & “Virtute The Cat Explains Her Departure” (The Weakerthans Cover), courtesy of Stereogum!

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:09:09 -0700

Gold Dust shares “Larks Swarm A Hawk” & “Virtute The Cat Explains Her Departure” (The Weakerthans Cover), courtesy of Stereogum!

Gold Dust Shares New J Mascis-Featuring Original, Covers The Weakerthans: Listen

Next month, Stephen Pierce is releasing his second album as Gold Dust, which is called The Late Great Gold Dust. He’s pairing each advance track from it with a cover - check out this latest pairing today!

UPROXX’s Steven Hyden names 2nd Grade’s new LP ‘Easy Listening’ one of his favorites of 2022!

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:24:46 -0700

2nd Grade Is The Best Part Of The 2022 Power Pop Renaissance

“The point of power pop is never originality; it’s about musical craft and hitting the listener’s pleasure centers over and over via ruthlessly efficient and svelte songwriting. And on those counts, Easy Listening is a smashing success and one of my favorite albums of the year.”

Stereogum shares the new single from 2nd Grade, “Teenage Overpopulation”!

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:35:11 -0700

2nd Grade Share New Song “Teenage Overpopulation”: Listen

“the latest single from the band’s imminent Easy Listening, is more like regular-sized power-pop, but it’s a gem nonetheless. There’s some serious jangle on this one, as well as hooks galore and some low-key shredding on the bridge.”

Hear “Proof Of Life” & “Something On Your Mind” (Karen Dalton Cover) from Gold Dust!

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:31:14 -0700

Hear “Proof Of Life” & “Something On Your Mind” (Karen Dalton Cover) from Gold Dust!

Gold Dust – “Proof Of Life” & “Something On Your Mind” (Karen Dalton Cover)

Today, the Easthampton, MA-based musician Gold Dust is announcing a new album called The Late Great Gold Dust. He’s introducing it with “Proof Of Life,” an expansive track that boasts a dulcimer and some wonderful textures. It’s accompanied by a cover of Karen Dalton’s “Something On Your Mind,” which is available as a lathe cut 7″.

Brian Chase of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs includes Oneida in his BBC Sounds Playlist!

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:35:37 -0700

6 Music Artist in Residence - Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Vol 3: Bands that shaped the early DIY Brooklyn scene - BBC Sounds

“Brian Chase spotlights the pioneering artists that defined the vibrant Brooklyn music scene between 2000-2009. Featuring Oneida, Ex Models, TV On The Radio, Sightings and more. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs drummer shares personal memories of New York as a pregentrified playground for artists and the music that would later influence his band’s sound and attitude.”

The FADER shares “The Corner” from Gold Panda, his first new material in six years!

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:27:24 -0700

Song You Need: Gold Panda’s graceful return

“The Corner” takes on a more metaphorical quality, representing any time or place someone has felt lost, scared, or alone. Balancing this against the fresh morning vibe of the instrumental means neither side feels heavily weighted; “The Corner” just floats.

Pitchfork shares Gold Panda’s album announce, new video for “The Corner”!

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:35:23 -0700

Gold Panda Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song “The Corner”

Derwin Dicker has announced The Work—his first new album as Gold Panda in more than six years—with a video for its second single “The Corner.” The Work is set to drop November 11 via City Slang.

Treble reviews ‘Care,’ the sophomore album from Melbourne’s CLAMM- out now on Chapter Records!

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:12:23 -0700

CLAMM : Care | Album review | Treble

CLAMM grapple with uncomfortable things throughout Care, many of which tie back to mental health taking a hit every time civilization creeps ever closer to full-blown dystopia. And in response, the group offers a purge of similarly uncomfortable sounds and textures, feedback and atonal saxophone, aggressive barks and heaps of distortion. But sometimes that’s the best therapy there is.

Pitchfork reviews the new album from Winnipeg’s Living Hour, ‘Someday is Today’!

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:00:55 -0700

Living Hour: Someday Is Today

“The Canadian band’s third album is a wistful and familiar soundtrack to winter malaise.”

NPR’s New Music Friday includes “Feelings Meeting (feat. Jay Som)” and “Hump” from Winnipeg’s Living Hour!

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:25:48 -0700

New Music Friday: The best releases out on Sept. 2 : All Songs Considered

EXCLAIM! shares the new single/video from Toronto’s Jordaan Mason & Their Orchestra, “No More Metaphor”

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 14:15:33 -0700

Toronto’s Jordaan Mason & Their Orchestra Announce New Album ‘REWRITE THE WORDS AGAIN’ | Exclaim!

“NO MORE METAPHOR” is “seven and a half minutes of terse, vulnerable and verbose vocals, the distant thrum of percussion, and a muted chorus of horns and flutes. It all recalls mid-aughts baroque pop greats like Owen Pallett, Sufjan Stevens, Grizzly Bear and Beirut.”

The FADER shares Eli winter’s “Dayenu” from his recently released self-titled LP!

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 14:09:28 -0700

Song You Need: Eli Winter’s transcendent take on a Jewish tradition

“Named for a Passover standard, “Dayenu” is a sweeping, seven-minute saga that blends American primitivism and jazz.”