Track of the Week: Esther Rose – How Many Times
When an exciting, new country-influenced artist pops up in our inbox we get very, VERY excited, and that’s exactly how we feel about Esther Rose. ‘How Many Times’, the title track from her forthcoming album (out March 26th) is a subtle number that highlights Rose’s songwriting talents.
Barely Passable – Turnaround
The ’70s called, they want their… well… everything back. Barely Passable have produced something from a bygone era where flares were in and hugging was encouraged. Lovely little tune this.
Billie Marten – Garden of Eden
Billie’s ‘Garden of Eden’ is a fun track. The baseline bobs and Billie’s sounding as confident as ever; her vocal is angelic and her lyrics are beautiful. Normal service resumed.
Do Nothing – Uber Alles
Commanding post-punks Do Nothing are back with a more melodic offering this time ’round. It’s still very atmospheric and upbeat, so it’s not all that different from their typical sound, but there’s an innocence to it that you rarely find in new rock bands.
Edwin Raphael – Time to Sink
Brooding new track from the Montreal-based singer-songwriter. Notes of Bon Iver and Frank Ocean come to a glorious head to create something moving, exciting and fresh.
GENN – Feel
There’s a warning, and then it hits. Like a thunderstorm, or a hurricane, or a bit of bad news – you don’t have much time to prepare for what you’re about to face. Listening to GENN is just like that, but pleasant. Capturing the essence of Yeah Yeah Yeahs in their heyday, GENN are a promising new outfit.
Butch Kassidy – Heath
A twisted ten-minute battle of noise, torment and toe-curling preaching. A satisfying scourge on the senses. An addictive aggressor on the adenoids. Push through the first minute or so, and you’ll get it. Everyone follows.
Kynsy – Elephant in the Room
With each release, Kynsy seems to grow in stature. After releasing quirky indie rock last year, leading to comparisons with The Strokes, she’s now turned her hand to pop, featuring building strings and a mumbling synthesiser. The end result is always the same, though. This is top class.
MICHELLE – FYO
MICHELLE return with a classy single that leans on smooth jazz and Samba beats. It’s got that feel-good factor we all need right now, as MICHELLE continue to show consistency.
Sorority – That Feelings Gone
‘That Feelings Gone’ starts with an explosion – however, don’t let that fool you. This latest track from London-based Sorority is infectiously upbeat, mixing on retro-inspired backing with an outrageously impressive horn solo. A track to lift even the lowest of lockdown blues.
Talkboy – Wrapped In Blue
It was my sister’s birthday yesterday, so I’ve spent the week wrapping various bits and bobs. Thankfully, there was a stream of great new tracks available in my inbox to get me through it – one of the highlights was this one from Talkboy. A chirpy, tongue-in-cheek number from a band trying to do something different.
Wasuremono – I Feel Fine (Hallelujah)
Wasuremono are back with the poignant commentary surrounding mental health, sounding like Mini Mansions on slow-mo. Great band with a big year ahead of them. Watch this space.
Young Winona – LA Waste
Brooding and bass-heavy, ‘LA Waste’ feels like you’re in with the cool kids. Cassie Gaffaney’s atmospheric vocals ease you in, before the track explodes into a hazy alternative soundscape. I, for one, will be wearing all black for the rest of the week.
Sugarmoon – Autumn Leaves
“And how I wished that it was Spring” sings Sophie Jones of Sugarmoon on this warm and melancholic release. Indeed, this seemed to hit the right notes when it arrived in our inbox on a rainy day in Manchester. We’ll be listening out for what they do next.
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