Best New Releases from The Dodos, Lovett, The Idle Hands, J. Mascis, Joy Formidable, Mathew Sawyer & The Ghosts, Alex Turner
The Dodos prove once again on 'No Color' why they're a hit with fans and critics
With the exception of The Dodo‘s awesome new album – No Color ($2.99 on Amazon for limited time with bonus track) – there really isn’t any big release this week in terms of music that is mainly identified as “indie” – depending on what indie really means to you. Releases that are in the running for the next most notable new album of the week is among a number of artists, including former Dinosaur Jr. founding member and current Sweet Apple member J. Mascis‘ Several Shades of Why; Lovett’s Highway Collection; The Idle Hands’ Life Is Beautiful; The Fleshtones’ Brooklyn Sound Solution.
“Don’t Stop” (with Neko Case) – The Dodos from No Color
Bonus: “Black Night” – The Dodos from No Color (Bonus Version)
Also available in CD and vinyl
“Socialite Death Squad” - The Idle Hands from Life Is Beautiful
“The Fear” – Lovett from Highway Collection
“Mynah Birds Call” – Mathew Sawyer and The Ghosts from How Snakes Eat
“Not Enough” – J Mascis from Several Shades of Why
“Austere” – The Joy Formidable from The Big Roar
“Meet Me in Miramas” – Matthew Friedberger from Meet Me in Miramas
“Bite of My Soul” – The Fleshtones from Brooklyn Sound Solution
“L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.” – Noah and the Whale from The Last Night on Earth
“Carte de Vistie” – Eksi Ekso from Brown Shark, Red Lion
“Impressions of a City Morning” – Brown Recluse from Evening Tapestry
“Always Everything” – Sin Fang from Summer Echoes
“Right or Wrong” – Heidecker & Wood from Starting From Nowhere
“Galactic Derelict”- Eternal Tapestry from Beyond the 4th Door
“Wolves and Bells” – Storms from Lay Your Sea Coat Aside
“Stuck on Puzzle” – Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys) from Submarine EP
“Satellite” – Eleventh Dream Day from Riot Now!
Definitely digging the Noah & The Whale song. Not sure I like their new stuff quite as much as their 2008 album but “Life Goes On” is a catchy fun beat to add to any easy-listening arsenal.
And anyone else getting a little Tom Petty out of this song?
Yes – agreed – a bit.
Thanks for posting Austere… ftw?
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