If It's Too Loud...

Artist : Moontype Album : Bodies of Water Quick Thoughts : I think I fell in love with Moontype when I first heard "Ferry" last year. It's a fuzzy, dreamy explosion of music that feels beguiling and direct all at the same time, and the album delivers on the same energy. I find it fills the void that's been waiting impatiently for a new Field Mouse album, so if you dig that sort of thing, don't miss this one. Songs of Note : "Lush," "Ferry," "About You" Artist : GRMLN Album : Dark Music in the Sun Quick Thoughts : GRMLN is maybe the first act I've seen in a while that seems to be trying to bring the early-aughts Strokes soundscape into the 2020s. "Superstar" could have been a b-side off Room on Fire for all I know. Still, it's solid garage rock and I'm here for it. Songs of Note : "Superstar," "The Way it Ends," "Star Eye" Artist : Dry Cleaning Album : New Long Leg Qui...

An interesting release week this week: Album of the Week : Artist : Beach Slang Album : A Loud Bash of Teenage Feelings Quick Description : Does what it says on the tin. Why You Should Listen : You didn't know you wanted to hear this until you got the chance. Overall Thoughts : This had some buzz around it coming in, and I didn't really expect this sort of garagey punk to resonate, but here we are. I can't say there's a ton specifically to point to in this regard, but as a cohesive whole, this was a fast-paced jolt of energy that was definitely the best listen of the week for me. Won't be for everyone, but you should give it a listen. Recommendation : The best of the week by far. Artist : Warpaint Album : Heads Up Quick Description : Latest album from the buzzworthy indie act. Why You Should Listen : Their previous album was a revelation in a lot of ways... Overall Thoughts : ...even if this one misses the mark. It's not bad, but it's so ...