New Music Fridays

Ah, so I was wondering why there were no new releases on Tuesday. Now it's New Music Friday.

I guess this is another nail in the coffin for traditional album/record stores, huh?

Seeking New Music

I haven't really been feeling much new music yet this year. I don't know if it has been the dearth of favorite artists releasing albums or that there was simple so much spillover music last year that I'm still catching up. There's been a stray track or two over the last week--Sharon Van Etten or Wye Oak--that I've downloaded. But it's been so hit or miss, no pun intended.

Better than Ezra has an album coming our, as does the Black Keys. What else? Architecture in Helsinki, Timbre Timbre, S Carey, and Dan Croll (April 2), and then there isn't much. The Pains of Being Pure at Heart have a May release, as does Coldplay and Conor Oberst.

I'm sure things will speed up and I will discover some new great music. But so far, 2014 has been a letdown.

Most Anticipated Music of 2014

Stereogum has a list of the most anticipated albums of the new year. 2013 was certainly a blockbuster album year, though I am cautiously optimistic about 2014. A few of my picks from the list? Fleet Foxes, TV on the Radio, Wilco, U2, Real Estate, the Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Death Cab, Belle & Sebastian, and the New Pornographers.

But first on my list? Fanfarlo on February 11.

Paste's for Fall

Paste previews their most anticipated albums for the fall, including Arcade Fire, Haim, Lissie, Sleigh Bells, Deer Tick, the Head and the Heart, Blitzen Trapper, the Avett Brothers. Dr. Dog, and Cults. Good list, overall.

New Music Tuesday

Today is a lighter release day, though the Frightened Rabbit EP was released. Big fan of "Radio Silence." And Goldfrapp has a new album out today, too. As do J. Roddy Walston & The Business
and Janelle Monae . 


 

Best of January 2013

A few days late, but better than never...

So three albums stood out to me in January 2013. Ra Ra Riot's danceable "Beta Love" made my purchase list. Lone Bellow's debut album made them the The Head and the Civil Wars. And "We the Common" by Thao & the Get Down Stay Down made another spirited release that is so catchy and singable.

Another highlight was Jim James of My Morning Jacket. His album streamed on the much loved NPR Music.  I also enjoyed tracks "Can't Hold Us," "Forest Serenade" by the Joy Formidable, and Tegan & Sara's "Closer." I really enjoyed the latter's new album, too. 

There are also a lot of artists debuting singles for anticipated 2013 releases like Hey Marseilles, Shout Out Louds, and the Cold War Kids. Bring it on!

New Music in 2013

Here's a guide to some more new albums coming out in 2013. The Joy Formidable, Tegan and Sara, Local Natives, Matt Pond, Jamie Lidell, Sallie Ford, Brook Waggoner, Low, and Jim James are a few highlights.

Of course, there are many others just waiting to emerge!

Monday New Music

Freelance Whales. Love the new album. You should also check out Tame Impala and Lord Huron.

New Music Watch

They are over-played and over-liked, but their new material is still strong. check out the latest Mumford & Sons HERE. The new album is out on September 24th.  The track is "I Will Wait."

Stars' "Backline" can be found here. Also out in September, on the fourth. Looks like there is a lot of good music coming this Fall!

The xx's latest is coming out on September 11. As is the latest from the Avett Brothers.