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Another fairly busy release week. Artist : SOAK Album : Grim Town Quick Description : New album from a talented singer-songwriter. Why You Should Listen : SOAK's debut was a highlight in 2015. Overall Thoughts : SOAK had one of those sneaky great debuts a number of years ago, and then I hadn’t heard anything for ages. Suddenly? New album, and it is somehow an improvement over an already great sound. Enhanvced production values, somewhat more complicated songs, this ends up being a high-quality listen and a favorite of the week. SOAK bubbled under for much of 2015-2016, and maybe this will be the one to propel her to proper heights. Recommendation : A must-listen this week. Artist : Starflyer 59 Album : Young in My Head Quick Description : Solid alt-rock from a longstanding act. Why You Should Listen : Starflyer 59 has enough longevity to make it worth a listen. Overall Thoughts : For all intents and purposes, I shouldn’t dig this as much as I dig this. Yes, Starf...

When you get a press r elease that lists the "for fans of" as  Dismemberment Plan, Faith No More, Soundgarden, Primus, and Jesus Lizard, the music is going to be strange. And the latest single from Yucca King definitely fits that. "Panic Attack" is loud, noisy, and groovy, fitting every single one of the previously mentioned bands in some way, with more than a little Frank Zappa sprinkled in. Vocalist Greg Arent describes the song much better than I possibly could: "When I was in my early days of sobriety I struggled with crippling panic attacks. Every time I had to go out and be social without booze I would have a total meltdown. I always wanted to write a song about that feeling and the music in this song seemed to fit; with the dirty bass, screaming guitar and herky-jerky drumbeat. We want the song to actually make people feel anxious." You can listen to "Panic Attack #2" below. Popcorn, but also House Fire , the new album from Yucca Ki...