First Listen: New Releases for 2 May 2025
Artist : Blondshell Album : If You Asked for a Picture Quick Thoughts : I still think of "Kiss City," from Blondshell's debut album, as a super recent song, so I was pleasantly surprised to see the follow-up out so quickly, and further impressed at how great it is. The songs here are super tight, super honest, and super catchy all at once, and it scratches so many of those itches and does what it does so well that it became a must-listen this week. While "23's a Baby" will give shades of Phoebe Bridgers, it's songs like "Change" and "He Wants Me" that allows the band to stand up on its own. A great listen this week. Songs of Note : "T&A," "23's a Baby," "Change," "He Wants Me" Artist : Kassi Valazza Album : From Newman Street Quick Thoughts : Kassi Valazza has shown a remarkable consistency in her roots-tinged folk efforts, and From Newman Street might be her best yet. Her vo...