David Newton with a refreshing new take on 80’s post punk
With “A gateway to a lifetime of disappointment” David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels continues on from the earlier sound of his repertoire. His debut album is a contemporary take on the melodic uplifting side of the 80’s post punk sound.
MAYLEAF vibes on huge sounding fuzz & 90’s tunes
Poppy sounds that emerge from low rumbling telecasters, kicking out jams straight from the garage. Listen to “Burn,” from alternative rockband MAYLEAF and in a second you know that you want more of that good stuff.
About the creative odyssey in quarantine from Mimik Banka
“Vitamin D” is the perfect EP if you simply want to dream away. But there is more. Mimik Banka, the Beijing based band, created a small monument for their creative odyssey in quarantine.
Heavy. Dark. Electric: Into the deep with Iress
Based in LA, floating between the bright sun and the deep darkness of the Atlantic Ocean, Iress creates an original heavy sound. Last week the 4 piece band released “Nest’, the third single of their upcoming album “Flaw”.
What we need now: Le Fomo & uplifting electro trash pop
Le Fomo will rattle your guts with their rawness and cradle you with their catchy riffs! Last week the refreshing electro trash pop duo released “Tiny Anchor,” the second single of their upcoming debut album “Swallow Me Whole.”
From the Beat Scientist Makaya McCraven
The new album “Universal Beings E&F Sides” is an addendum to Makaya McCraven’s critically-acclaimed 2018 release “Universal Beings.” It presents 14 new pieces of organic beat music cut from the original sessions.
Anna Burch’s “If You’re Dreaming” moves with intention
Even at its most introverted, “If You’re Dreaming” is always warm and present. The new album of Anna Burch turned out to be the perfect soundtrack for the quarantine. Because of the pandemic the album tour is rescheduled.
From Nottingham misfits Headcut: “The Flow”
Some musicians create from an urge to bring their message into the world and some musicians create just because they f*cking love to create and play. Debut EP “The Flow” from Notts post punk band Headcut catches that sound!
“Music has always been where I go to express myself when I couldn’t any other way.”
In a little house somewhere in Florida, singer songwriter Jennifer Msumba created a debut album which is distinguished by its simplicity and authenticity.
A joyful work with deep roots: “Sons of Ethiopia”
“Sons of Ethiopia” from Admas is a fascinating piece of the Ethiopian musical puzzle. Emerging from the community of Ethiopian exiles who had been scattered to the winds by the brutality of the Derg dictatorship, the album was in 1984 the sound of a new generation.