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I have been absolutely loving Tormentas Malsanas  since it was released back in June. The latest from Las Nubes is a strong contender to make my Top 10 albums of 2024. When I saw they were playing Deep Cuts (which is quickly becoming a favorite place to see a show) with Ladrones, I knew I needed to be there. Ladrones are a band I'm somewhat familiar with, but their live show comes highly recommended. I wasn't as familiar with Davila 666 or Gossip Collar, but I'm always up for seeing new bands. Gossip Collar opened the show. The Boston band have flown under my radar, but we're now going to be fully on #TeamGossipCollar. Musically, they're a unique mix of darkwave, post-punk, and late 70's/early 80's punk. I personally thought of Mission of Burma, The Cramps, and Joy Division during their set. And it was an amazing set. The band played with an unmatched intensity, and brought a light show with them not typically seen from a Boston band. The swirling and manic ...

Photo via Instagram I'm not familiar with Puerto Rico's AJ Davila or his band Davila 666, but since his new single features Benjamin Booker, I obviously have to at least check it out. "Always Something" is a killer jangle pop song with some serious 1960's vibes. It's on the poppier side of the garage rock spectrum. It's not all sugary sunshine with "Always Something." Davila injects just enough of an edge in the song to keep it interesting. Plus, Booker's guitarwork has been missed around here, so it's great to get some more even if it's just as a guest star. You can watch the video for "Always Something" below. The song is available now as a single via Hotel Records. For more on AJ Davila, check out the artist's Twitter and Instagram .