THIS WEEK'S KEY RELEASES
Downtown Boys _ "Cost of Living"
Paul Kelly _ "Life Is Fine"
Kesha _ "Rainbow"
Oneohtrix Point Never _ "The Good Time (OST)"
Frankie Rose _ "Cage Tropical"
NOW HEAR THIS (new tracks from up and coming artists)
Sudan Archives _ "Come Meh Way"
The way singer-songwriter/violinist Sudan Archives puts together a song is nothing short of extraordinary. From the ethereal dissonance of her opening words to Sudanese-style fiddling to menacing electronic beats, each element of "Come Meh Way" is carefully timed and layered to build up into something complex and breathtaking. There's a magic to the way Sudan Archives' voice travels down unfamiliar paths, to the way her strings wail and shimmer. She brings a completely unique style to the table, something as yet untapped that has the potential to rock the musical world. _ Adriane Pontecorvo
(https://youtu.be/KLPGMb35ubk)
Jeremy & The Harlequins _ "Little One"
Jeremy & the Harlequins still believe in the power of rock and roll. From the visceral emotions to the release a good rock-out provides, a simple but brilliantly performed rock tune makes us feel good and part of something. This is not music for headphones or isolation. No, Jeremy & the Harlequins make music for crowds of people to have a great time together. On their latest track, Jeremy & The Harlequins channels 1950s rockabilly and Gene Vincent into an anthemic rock song with memorable riffs and melody. _ Sarah Zupko
(https://youtu.be/Tqn1gUAQnys)
Jimmy Lumpkin and the Revival _ 'Home'
Jimmy Lumpkin and the Revival blend Southern sounds like soul, blues, and country with rock. Lumpkin's soulful, affecting blues-rock vocals provide the perfect center in the band's music with lead guitarist Duane Betts' (son of none other than guitar legend Dickey Betts) playing as the driving counterpoint. Meanwhile, throw in some fiery horns courtesy of the Crescent City Horn Stars and you wind up with a rocking musical melting pot. Jimmy Lumpkin and the Revival is a band made for the festival scene as they have a big sound full of feel-good vibes and Southern warmth. _ SZ
(http://popm.at/2v2x8wg)
WATCH THIS
Jessie Ware _ "Midnight"
Since the beginning, Jessie Ware has been set on building a bridge between contemporary R&B and soul music. "Midnight," her first new release in three years carries down the same path, but Ware appears more energetic and explosive. The track brilliantly balances between an atmospheric R&B dream setting and an upbeat, old school soul chorus that allows her to explore the full range of her voice. It is an excellent first specimen from her upcoming work, which further raises expectations. _ Spyros Stasis
(https://youtu.be/MJz8mtImzdc)
Grizzly Bear _ "Neighbors"
Grizzly Bear were one of the more exciting groups of aughts to join the indie menagerie. Their new track "Neighbors" comes as the newest in a string of singles anticipating their first album in five years. Like their oft-compared forest friends Fleet Foxes, Grizzly Bear takes us farther down the path they've been traveling: an increasingly artful (read: complicated) and chamber-ized indie. It's quite good _ one of those songs that will take several listens to sink your teeth and claws into. _ A Noah Harrison
(https://youtu.be/vuCy6LCgqJg)
The Horrors _ "Machine"
The Horrors return in style like a band of nighttime buccaneers intent on crashing the party and laying siege to your hips. On this gritty, swaggering electro tune the band mix pounding drums with an insistent synth led churn. It's the perfect mixture of attitude, bravura, and mettle but matched by an unerring ability to write a tune to match. _ Paul Carr
(https://youtu.be/N9NxsuAV7EA)
