If It's Too Loud...

Photo by Bjarki Guðmundsson Paper Tigers were everywhere a few years ago, playing both Boston Calling and In Between Days in 2022 and 2023, and receiving Boston Music Awards and New England Music Awards nominations. They've been quiet since then, but that silence ends today with a new single, "Go Out." This latest song is the first with their transatlantic line-up (members live in Boston and Iceland), and is an arena ready rock anthem. As pop-focused and catchy as "Go Out" is, it's also fully a rock song. It's reminding me of bands like U2 and Muse, but with a punk edge. It's also the kind of song you can pump your fist or dance to, whichever works best for you. For added greatness, the song also features Olivia Beatrice Martinez of Don't Tell Iris on guest vocals. It's a perfect re-introduction to Paper Tigers, and shows that after conquering Boston, they're ready to take on the world.  Paper Tigers say of their latest single: “‘Go Out’ ...

Earlier today Blur surprised us with the announcement of a new album due out on April 28 to be titled The Magic Whip.  And now there's a "lyric video" for a new song, "Go Out." It's a natural progression from 2003's Think Tank , but better. Not that Think Tank was a bad album... I mean, I liked it, but it just wasn't very Blur. "Go Out" sounds like if Think Tank  was more of a Blur sounding album.  This whole thing is great news since Damon Albarn, and really everyone in Blur, has been denying any new album news. As much as I like Gorillaz, I'm beyond thrilled for new Blur.