First Listen: New Releases for 22 and 29 July 2022
Two weeks of music in one convenient package! 22 July 2022 Artist : Pool Kids Album : Pool Kids Quick Thoughts : Pool Kids are the alt-rock band you've wanted for a while. "Conscious Uncoupling" grabbed me nearly immediately, and the rest of the album ended up being surprise after surprise. It's great, and it's one of the recent highlights of the summer. Songs of Note : "Conscious Uncoupling," "Comes in Waves," "I Hope You're Right" Artist : Alex the Astronaut Album : How to Grow a Sunflower Underwater Quick Thoughts : I loved loved loved Alex the Astronaut's debut, and while her follow-up is definitely a little different, it has more than enough of the endearing qualities that set her apart to be worth the time and the listen. "Octopus" is the best of the collection of tracks without filler, and this should be part of your rotation. Songs of Note : "Octopus" Artist : Nina Nastasia Album : Ri...