Every week 10 new rad tracks added
In order to not miss a beat Turn Up The Volume scans the musical
horizon daily (doing it for years now, actually) to stay in touch with
all new things sonically great and shares the results on a weekly
basis.
Check the 10 new rad cuts just
added to this rad 2024 playlist.
ALL TOGETHER
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TRACK-BY-TRACK
1. ‘Green Banana’ by LEE “SCRATCH” PERRY featuring Shaun Ryder
The iconic Jamaican record producer/composer/singer and
pioneer of the dub music genre passed away in 2021, aged 85.
Last week his final album, recorded during Covid-19 lockdown, named King Perry
was posthumously released. It features several guest vocalists. Happy Monday’s
Shaun Ryder is one of them.
Trippy vibes.
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2. ‘The End Of The Contender’ by EVERYTHING EVERYTHING
The fab synth-pop act from Manchester, dropped the news a few weeks ago of
a new album coming up. It’s named Mountainhead and will land on March 1.
Ahead of it, you already can dance to this effervescent tune.
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3. ‘On The Road’ by BAD RITUAL
Bad Ritual is a Polish trio formed at the beginning of 2020 by three architects.
They play songs immersed in a dark and unsettling atmosphere. Their music is
a blend of indie-folk, swampy blues, and rock ‘n’ roll. It often evokes associations
with David Lynch‘s films, spaghetti westerns, and film noir.
They just released their arresting self-titled debut album. Stream it here.
Standout track On The Road gets you in Bad Ritual‘s sonic/cinematic world. It’s melancholic timbre and shiny guitar sparks, make me think of romantic glam legend Chris Isaak. Bad Ritual‘s idol David Lynch directed Isaak‘s Wicked Game video that featured flashes from
his 1990 Wild At Heart movie).
Press play, get puzzled.
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4. ‘Stars Spangling’ by LATO
Lato is a three-piece act from Italy that brings together different influences blending them into an original form of rock. Vocals, guitars and rhythm section carefully entwine with a touch of electronica, and ethnic vibes go hand in hand with a natural propensity for psychedelia.
Stars Spangling is a piece from their new, upcoming album Karisma, out on 29 February.
It’s an impassioned guitar-pop gem. Arousing, transfixing, and anthemic. Top-tier score.
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5. ‘Go On’ by THEY TRAVEL AT NIGHT
They Travel At Night – Lou Scanlon and Chuck Howard– want to be in the business of creating moments in music. That noise you weren’t expecting, that dynamic buildup, that blissful transition, that moment of discomfort before things even out again.
They have a brand new 5-track EP out, named Entropy.
Opening track Go On sets the tone for a 16-minute sonic mind massage.
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6. ‘Loneliness’ by PET SHOP BOYS
British synth-pop giants have canned their 15th LP,
titled Nonetheless. It’ll be launched on 26 April.
The first taster is pure melodic PSB glamour.
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7. ‘Burning Down The House’ by PARAMORE
A Talking Heads tribute album, titled Everyone’s Getting Involved:
A Tribute To Talking Heads is on its way. It will feature artists such
as Blondshell, the Cavemen, girl in red, Jean Dawson, Kevin Abstract,
the Linda Lindas, Lorde, Miley Cyrus, and the National.
First taster is Paramore’s take on 1983 corker Burning Down The House.
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8. ‘Impetus’ by CEREMONY SHADOWS
Portland‘s dark-dance-wave trio say about their new single Impetus: “While creating this track, we all pushed our creative boundaries to write a song that reflects our desire to grow
as artists and people. This song encourages the listener to reflect inward. We hope to inspire ourselves and others to stop hiding. Stop waiting. Take one small step toward your goals, then another, and another. The time is NOW. Stop hiding your gifts. The world needs your passion.”
Impetus is a sensual mid-tempo electro tease that creeps under your skin
without asking. Seductive, flirtatious and tempting. Dim the light and move
in mysterious ways.
Right here.
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9. ‘Little Me’ by PORNO FOR PYROS
Porno For Pyros was formed by Perry Farrell in 1992
after his other band Jane’s Addiction broke up (temporary).
Now Farrell calls it a day for PFP with a farewell tour and some new music.
New single Little Me is a psych stomper notable for its cutting riffage,
its towering chorus, and Farrell‘s distinctive, absorbing vocals.
Enjoy.
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10. ‘Wild New Start’ by QUARRY
Quarry is the moniker of Vittorio Tolomeo, an Italian born-British adopted musician,
singer-songwriter. He has already 3 albums on his résumé. You can check them out on Spotify.
With his new 4-track EP Renaissance evokes strong feelings of new beginnings, healing, and the need to flee to a better (ideal) place. The multi-instrumentalist indie rock singer-songwriter masterfully combines guitar sounds—suggestive ambient and clattering distorted ones- with captivating pop hooks, thumping, tribal drums and running bass.
Wild New Start is the buzzing and fuzzing opener. Ty Segall is just around the corner.
Watch/listen.
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