2024 New Music

[Gnomicide]

I've been banging on about this elsewhere but I've listened through three times today and I'm loving it.

 

I've been looking forward to this one for a while. 

Bit of a story behind it, Jesse Malin is one of my favourite singer/songwriters, I've seen him countless times and own everything he has put out both solo and in various bands and collaborations.

On top of that, he really does seem to be a great bloke, always raising cash for struggling musicians, involved with the Joe Strummer foundation (Strummerville) etc.

 

Anyway... a bit ago he was on a night out in a restaurant, suddenly had a stabbing pain in his lower spine and collapsed to the floor. He'd had a spinal stroke and was paralysed from the waste down.

 

Being American, he can't afford the treatment without fundraisers and this album is part of that. It's a tribute album with many artists covering his songs. The list of contributors is huge and like delving into my record collection. 

 

The Hold Steady, Springsteen, Frank Turner, Butch Walker, Counting Crows... on it goes. I think it shows the high esteem in which he is held amongst his fellow musicians. 

 

That's the end of my history lesson.

 

TLDR: This is great, give it a listen.

 

 

[Talcroft]

On my third listen of In Waves - Jamie XX and I'd go 7 out of 10 overall I think. It's no In Colour and I would like more of the idontknow, kill dem and it's so good style of tracks in place of that f**king Robyn one, however Treat Each Other Right, Still Summer, Breather, All You Children and Falling Together are stand outs. Looking forward to a nice little bop to those in Manchester tomorrow. Hoping for a nice crowd than that at Glastonbury but have friends for protection in case they're not!

[plaskins]

Really enjoying the Jack Jones album, loved the singles and can see it being in my top 10 releases come end of year

[Acid_Haze]

The new Nala Sinephro album is brilliant. Really well produced jazz music, with extra synths that provide a bit of cosmic energy. Love the way the jazz is melded together with the electronica as if it was meant to be together. It's blissful music, really hope that they get her a slot on West Holts next year.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Yeah - it's great. Ideal early WH tunes.

[fantomas]

New single from The Cure is out:

 

 

[Crazyfool01]

Anyone listened to the new October Drift Album blame the young ? Album number 3 .... I know ive said before but think they should be at the festival next year .... 

[Quark]

10 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said:

Anyone listened to the new October Drift Album blame the young ? Album number 3 .... I know ive said before but think they should be at the festival next year .... 

Didn't realise that was out, I'll add it to the pile

[Crazyfool01]

2 minutes ago, Quark said:

Didn't realise that was out, I'll add it to the pile

you seeing them on tour ? 

[Quark]

2 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said:

you seeing them on tour ? 

Unlikely, they're only in Brighton as part of a multi-venue festival

[EssexIndie]

Gave it a listen first thing this morning - one of those bands that should be much more well known than they are. Great live band.

51 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said:

Anyone listened to the new October Drift Album blame the young ? Album number 3 .... I know ive said before but think they should be at the festival next year .... 

[Crazyfool01]

1 minute ago, EssexIndie said:

Gave it a listen first thing this morning - one of those bands that should be much more well known than they are. Great live band.

absolutely this .... slowly creeping up in scale but not half as fast as I expected think ive been following them since 2015 ish 

[Acid_Haze]

Gotten round to listening to the newest Remi Wolf album, I really like it. Super bright vibrant music, the album's full of bangers, especially the singles Cinderella and Toro, and the bonus track at the end. Can hear disco and funk influences in it too. Surprised at how she's not that big for someone who makes such catchy songs. Takes me back to Friday at woodsies this year. 

[Skip997]

The Sophie posthumous album is great. Currently playing on 6 music

[panda97]

On 9/28/2024 at 9:24 AM, Acid_Haze said:

Gotten round to listening to the newest Remi Wolf album, I really like it. Super bright vibrant music, the album's full of bangers, especially the singles Cinderella and Toro, and the bonus track at the end. Can hear disco and funk influences in it too. Surprised at how she's not that big for someone who makes such catchy songs. Takes me back to Friday at woodsies this year. 

Lola Young has the same producer for her newest album and I think you'll like her if you are a fan of Remi Wolf, definitely some similarities sonically 

[kalifire]

Jacob Collier and Aurora collab. Beautiful.

 

 

[NorthernSoul52]

One for 2025, but The Horrors have confirmed their next record for March.

 

Stand by my claim that Something to Remember Me By is one of the best pop songs this century. It just has everything going for it.

[Justcalledtosay]

New Maribou State. One of mine and my wife’s favourites. Another banger. I wonder if they might be back on the radar for Glastonbury after the health issues Chris David’s experienced.

 

 

[Acid_Haze]

On 10/1/2024 at 11:43 AM, panda97 said:

Lola Young has the same producer for her newest album and I think you'll like her if you are a fan of Remi Wolf, definitely some similarities sonically 

I have heard a bit of Lola Young actually - her newest one is pretty good, Wish you were dead and messy are great tunes

[Acid_Haze]

The new Jamie xx is great, really well produced. I really like the way he uses samples - I can hear a big Avalanches influence. It sounds like there's more of a 90s house influence too compared to In Colour. Definitely feels a bit harder and more aggressive than the last one, though there are some more tender moments on it too. I really like Life with the Robyn feature, though nothing beats Baddy on the Floor - absolute banger.

 

[fred quimby]

17 hours ago, Justcalledtosay said:

New Maribou State. One of mine and my wife’s favourites. Another banger. I wonder if they might be back on the radar for Glastonbury after the health issues Chris David’s experienced.

 

 

Liking this. May have to pre-order the vinyl 

[Quark]

New album from Lane 8, more loveliness if deep / progressive house is your cup of tea.  

 

 

 

[Quark]

On 9/27/2024 at 2:54 PM, Crazyfool01 said:

Anyone listened to the new October Drift Album blame the young ? Album number 3 .... I know ive said before but think they should be at the festival next year .... 

 

Gave the album a listen...it's not jumping out at me tbh.  A couple of really strong tracks (Demons, Wallflower) but overall it doesn't feel like they're quite matching up to Forever Whatever. Needs another couple of listens.

 

I definitely think they're a band that delivers way more live than they do on record.

[Crazyfool01]

Just now, Quark said:

 

Gave the album a listen...it's not jumping out at me tbh.  A couple of really strong tracks (Demons, Wallflower) but overall it doesn't feel like they're quite matching up to Forever Whatever. Needs another couple of listens.

 

I definitely think they're a band that delivers way more live than they do on record.

yep I agree ... on both ... seems to getting good reviews though . so will be replaying a fair bit more before seeing them at Thekla ... which I love as a venue 

[GoonerRob]

18 hours ago, Justcalledtosay said:

New Maribou State. One of mine and my wife’s favourites. Another banger. I wonder if they might be back on the radar for Glastonbury after the health issues Chris David’s experienced.

 

 

 

Just announced Ally Pally show for Feb next year, id guess they will be back touring.