A selection of new and/or relevant rock and indie leaning tracks that have recently left an impression on us!
The Black Keys – “It Ain’t Over“
The Black Keys are a gift that keeps on giving. It is strangely comforting to know that a band like this is not only still going but still going strong. Now on their eleventh (!) studio album, Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney still manage to consistently pull rabbits out of the hats. “It Ain’t Over” continues that fine tradition, and long may it continue!
Spiritualized – “The Mainline Song“
A new release from Jason Pierce et al should always be celebrated. If you had told me that a much-loved indie band from the 90s would still be going strong in 2022 I’m not sure I would have listed Spiritualized.
Now on their 9th studio album, “Everything Was Beautiful” is both visually and musically a continuation of some of the band’s most memorable moments. The one exception is that optimism seems a lot more prominent in these songs.
Keep doing you!
Fontaines D.C. – “Roman Holiday“
Fontaines D.C.‘s meteoric rise since their inception has been really pleasing for those of us who like their music sprinkled with a little unpredictability and a good degree of messiness.
The Irish quintet’s latest album “Skinty Fia” sees them, dare I say, more at ease than on previous releases. The jangly and laid-back nature of “Roman Holiday” for example lets the melody linger building on a familiar riff and ending with an intentionally unanswered question.
Wet Leg – “Chaise Longue“
Wet Leg‘s debut full length came with incredible expectations. Perhaps unsurprisingly for those of us who have been following their progress, the album doesn’t disappoint. In fact, it blows any previous conjecture out of the water.
Charming and anthemic indie brimming with confidence that simultaneously doesn’t take itself too seriously.
TIm Kasher – “Forever of the Living Dead“
Tim Kasher should need no introduction on these pages as the frontman of the legendary Cursive, as well as the lesser known but brilliant Good Life.
In amongst the great output, the Omaha native has put out with those bands he’s also been able to sneak in four solo albums. “Forever of the Living Dead” is taken from his latest release and sees the tension that has characterised much of his music still ever-present. However, it is not filled with the urgency of a man who needs to get a lot of words off his chest. Indeed, at 47 years of age Kasher is in a justifiably more reflective mood but still masters his incredible gift for lyrcism
