First Listen: New Releases for 12 November 2021
Artist : Carissa Johnson Album : Blue Hour Quick Thoughts : We've been fans of Carissa Johnson here for a while, and this new album really seems to up the game a bit. It's a loud, brash slice of indie rock with hooks and melodies that stick in ways I didn't anticipate going in. This was one of the more anticipated listens for me this week, and it delivers in spades. One of the best of the week. Songs of Note : "Wasting Dreams," "Running Uphill," "Merry Go Round," "Tourist," "The Outline" Artist : Zuzu Album : Queensway Tunnel Quick Thoughts : I first caught wind of Zuzu with her 2016 debut single " Get Off ," a song that remains an all-time favorite. Five years later, we get the debut album we've been waiting for, and it's solid. She knows how to make some catchy songs along with some great guitar work, and I'm overall pretty impressed with this debut. Keep an eye out for her. Songs of N...