First Listen: New Releases for August 4
The lazy release schedule of summer continues. Album of the Week : Artist : Mermaidens Album : Perfect Body Quick Description : Haunting, dreamy indie pop. Why You Should Listen : You're looking for something gorgeous and unsettling. Overall Thoughts : I don't know what spoke to me so much on this one. Maybe I'm just into their aesthetic, maybe my current Twin Peaks obsession is driving me toward strange and wonderful music, but this album just connected immediately. The musicality is great, the melodies catchy and attention-grabbing. There's nothing like it this week, and it's one of my favorites. Recommendation : Give this one the time to percolate. You won't regret it. Artist : Russkaja Album : Kosmopoliturbo Quick Description : Austrian ska-punk with a side of Russian. Why You Should Listen : This continues to be what you wish Gogol Bordello was. Overall Thoughts : I loved their last album, which literally came out of nowhere for me. Th...