First Listen: New Releases for 16 June 2023
Artist : MAN ON MAN Album : Provincetown Quick Thoughts : Don't let the name, cover, album title, or song titles fool you here. Well, I mean, yes, there is definitely an obvious throughline in MAN ON MAN's brand of grunge-tinged rock music released in the middle of Pride, but it shouldn't be made to fool anyone - this is a solid, catchy rock album with truly catchy songs and a memorable sound that harkens back to the golden alt-rock era while still being modern. I truly enjoyed this, and it's worth the time this week. Songs of Note : "Take It From Me," "Showgirls," "Piggy," "Gloryhole," "Hush" Artist : La Sécurité Album : Stay Safe! Quick Thoughts : I've never loved the term "art-[genre]," it feels like a Spotify thing instead of a really solid way to describe the sound of an act that might have even a little flourish. La Sécurité is labeled art-punk, and sure, in that it's punk-leaning alt-roc...