The song is the lead single of the first album since vocalist/songwriter Maxi Jazz
passed away in late 2023, aged 65. The LP is named Champion Sound. Details TBA.
Actually a slightly reworked version of the opener
of their 2006 supernova LP The Black Parade.
It features in the new trailer for the last season (starting August 8) of Netflix‘s
action series The Umbrella Academy based on the comic book series of the
same name, written by Gerard Way, bandleader of My Chemical Romance.
THE FOLK IMPLOSION, the musical project of Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr, Sebodah)
and John Davis announced a few weeks ago the birth of their first longplayer in
25 years. It’s named Walk Thru Me and will be delivered on June 28.
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Band: GUIDED BY VOICES (Dayton, Ohio)
Probably the most productive band ever in
rock history (40 albums in 41 years!)
It’s the first single from GBV’s new, upcoming, 40th (!!) album (since 1983), named Strut Of Kings and slated for release on June 28. Firm familiar indie rock, as we know it.
Artist: SPIELMANN (Leeds, UK) Ben Lewis aka Spielmann has been around the block, as a songwriter, producer, band member, DJ, promoter and now, after a good decade and varying degrees of success,
as a front person and songwriter in his own right.
“In this one we follow our narrator through breakdowns at parties, potential book deals, writing letters to his MP and anxiety attacks. Itâs an anthem for the modern person who wants to have it all, but is probably realising something has to give.â
It’ll feature on his debut EP, titled ‘Fifteen Minutes With Spielmann’, and landing on 31 May.
This is glorious, full-orchestrated pop, that transfers you in an eye/ear blink to a sonic dreamland with its affecting melodiousness, riveting chorus and warm-hearted vocals. Three minutes and twenty seconds with Spielmann sounding not like everybody else.
From the band’s brand-new self-titled 9-song strong debut album.
Drawing inspiration from iconic bands like The Clean, Teenage Fanclub, The Pixies,
and The Replacements, this band deliver a captivating musical experience that will resonate with fans of diverse tastes. Continuing their DIY approach, this remarkable debut album effortlessly introduces new sonic dimensions and emotional depth to their ever-expanding musical repertoire, showcasing the band’s innate ability to craft mesmerizing melodies.
“I wrote âClose Enoughâ in the midst of the pandemic, a period where I didnât see some of
the people who mattered most to me for weeks at a time. On a subconscious level I think that inspired the lyrics in the chorus about being âclose enoughâ to someone, but the other half was me thinking about the process of falling in love, and how you can be so wrapped up in another person that, no matter how physically and emotionally close you are to them (âeven if you were a part of me/ even if you were alive in meâ), it doesnât feel like enough to express how you feel.”
Another top guitar pop piece from the Buffalo singer-songwriter.
Tantalizing tunefulness, glistening guitar sparks, and gratifying vocals.
Moss: âBlack Dahlia, for me symbolises an evolution from being a bedroom musician, estranged to the music world, to now playing on stage & finding my place & family in Hullâs vibrant music scene over a six-year period. The recordâs almost a diary entry into my life, as I got fed up with people taking me for granted & so I kept telling myself I need to âdo it for YOUââ.
The feverish, mood swings vocality and mixed emotionalism
of Jeff Buckley came to mind almost instantly. Say no more.
Band: JENNY DON’T AND THE SPURS (Portland, Oregon)
Outfit known for their high energy Country Western style and captivating stage
presence, they’ve garnered a global following with their infectious enthusiasm,
and extensive discography, featuring three albums, an EP, and nine singles.
From the band’s new forthcoming LP, titled Broken Hearted Blue,
out on June 14. Pre-order info here.
Photo by Jen Noel
Jenny: âI was listening to a lot of Lee Hazlewood while writing this song. I have always been captivated by his songwriting and how he weaves feelings of nostalgia, despair and hope into his songs. His blend of self-deprecation and romanticism strikes a chord, particularly the universal experience of loving someone who loves another. Despite this reality, we still find ourselves lost in daydreams about them. If these were transformed into a song, this is how I would envision it.”
Country Americana at its romantic and heavy-hearted best. Heart-and-soul vocals and easy-going, lovey-dovey vibes for the midnight hours. Wurlitzer jukeboxes were invited
to play this kind of lullabies in bars where the lonely gather for some companion.
