Album: Signals
Quick Thoughts: Goodnight, Texas has a strong record of quality alt-country efforts, but this one feels like it levels things up a bit. Equal parts rockin' roots and more traditional country, plus some interesting bonuses (like Kirk Hammett of Metallica) make this an excellent mid-summer listen. Don't miss out on this one.
Songs of Note: "Dry Heat," "RUNAWAYS," "Frankie, Where Are You Now?" "Among Tumbleweeds," "The Offer," "The Lightning and the Old Man Todd"
Artist: Salem Wolves
Album: The Psychotron Speaks
Quick Thoughts: We like Salem Wolves quite a bit here. This latest album, however, really hit perfectly for me. It's the sort of punk-adjacent indie I'm looking for in an act, and the songwriting here is so strong and so compelling that I am looking forward to getting back to this as soon as I can. Don't miss out.
Songs of Note: "Low Card," "The Psychotron Speaks!" "November," "Stay Strange," "I Don't Think It's Funny"
Artist: Master Peace
Album: How to Make a Master Peace
Quick Thoughts: This is one we missed from earlier this year. In terms of punk-rap British hybrids, Master Peace gives a lot of Bob Vylan energy in their approach while dabbling in some of the UK Grime/Drill fields. The whole thing really worked for me, and I think it's one that deserves a lot more consideration.
Songs of Note: "Los Narcos," "Lodge," "I Might Be Fake," "Loo Song," "Happiness is Love," "I Might Be Fake-Arrr"
Artist: Kiely Connell
Album: My Own Company
Quick Thoughts: Wanted to shout out this pure roots effort from Kiely Connell, which has some gorgeous songwriting and hook-laden songs across this whole record. A great listen that's would be worth your time in a busy week.
Songs of Note: "Through to You," "Hobo's Dream," "Coming Up Empty," "Damn Hands," "On the Mend"
Of note:
* Dylan Patrick Ward - The Porch Collapses (Big early-oughts anti-folk energy.)
* AJ Lee and Blue Summit - City of Glass (Gorgeous bluegrass effort.)
* The Raveonettes - The Raveonettes Sing... (A covers album after a seven year absence.)
* Whose Hat is This? - Ponyboy
* Los Camposinos! - All Hell
* a Lesser Version - She Was Wounded, I Was Terrified!
* W O L F C L U B - Canyons
* Childish Gambino - Bando Stone and The New World
* Yullola - Zen Maiden
* Lava La Rue - STARFACE
* Eliza & The Delusionals - Make It Feel Like the Garden
* Dr. Dog - Dr. Dog
* Oneida - Expensive Air
* L'Orange - The Manipulation
* Photocomfort - Patron Saint
* Jessica Boudroux - The Faster I Run
* Beachwood Sparks - Across the River of Stars
* Molly Nilsson - Un-American Activities
* Orcas - How to Color a Thousand Mistakes
* Total Blue - Total Blue
* Zelienople - Everything is Simple
* Amy Summers - Identitieaze (Original Soundtrack)
* Kyo Itachi - Loop in My Hand
EPs:
* Los Bitchos - Kiki, You Complete Me
* Cathedral Bells - Another Lifetime
* jupiter flynn - villain to my story
* Metronomy - Posse EP Volume 2
* Codename: Rocky - Foundation
* Tank and The Bangas - The Heart
* S3RL - Remix EP 20
* Carson McHone - ODES
* Lame Drivers - This Pattern EP
* NEW YORK - Rapstar* - Side A
Live albums/Compilations/Reissues:
* Country Bear Musical Jamboreee (Original Soundtrack)
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