First Listen: Recent New Releases for 2018/19
We're still a little slow in the new year, but there's been enough new music of note to clear the backlog. Artist : Reel Big Fish Album : Life Sucks... Let's Dance! Quick Description : Latest from the modern ska legends. Why You Should Listen : Ska may have died 20 years ago, but Reel Big Fish didn't. Overall Thoughts : Reel Big Fish was my second concert ever, if we want to line up how long I’ve been a fan. Ska hasn’t been cool in 20+ years (if it ever was at all), but I won’t lie – this was a super fun album to listen to, and I’m glad RBF is still around and doing their thing. This is going to be a great nostalgia hit if you had that ska phase, but I recommend listening to it anyway because, well, it’s actually really good and fun. Recommendation : Give this a spin. Artist : The Lindas Album : 8 by 9 Quick Description : Gritty indie punk. Why You Should Listen : This is the sort of dirty punk music you've wanted after the bright holiday season. O...