First Listen: New Releases for 11/18 January
After the holiday lull, it appears we are fully and completely back in the swing of things. Artist : Pedro the Lion Album : Phoenix Quick Description : Reunion album from the indie rock favorites. Why You Should Listen : One would assume it would be good, but it turns out it's great. Overall Thoughts : Dave Bazan's solo stuff never 100% grabbed me, and I admit to never quite catching on to Pedro the Lion back in its heyday. This return album may not be a return to form, and might rock slightly harder than expected, but I will say that it was a super compelling release that grabbed me almost immediately. There are a lot of interesting things happening here, and I think it's one of my favorite listens this week. It's just a solid, mature-sounding indie rock record, and I feel like those have been lacking as of late. Recommendation : A must-listen as one of the best of the week. Artist : Neyla Pekarek Album : Rattlesnake Quick Description : Upbeat-sounding ...