Boston based Main Era just released a new album that is quietly becoming a must listen. The songs on Archie have a distinctly 90's indie/alt rock feel and sound to them. It's filled with noise and melody in equal amounts, and is basically the style of music we've loved for decades. Album opener "AC130" sounds like a DIY version of Superdrag, but showing off their punk influences a bit more. Even a slower song like "I Met God in the Denny's Parking Lot" has a surprisingly raw energy to it, especially as it transforms into an early emo-esque power ballad towards the end. "Miracle Whip" could just be the best song on the album with its mix of experimental noise and light alt-rock goes pop melody. I think that's what truly makes Main Era so fascinating as a band. They're not afraid to get noisy and aggressive, but they wrap this noise in layers of warmth to make their songs undeniably enjoyable.
You can listen to Archie below. The album is out now on Pleasure Tapes, and is available for purchase via Bandcamp. For more on Main Era, check out the band on Instagram.
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