We recently got to check out the epic new single “Here Comes Your Ghost “ from Phoenix based band Vinyl Station.
You can listen to “Here Comes Your Ghost” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
Vinyl Station has this real special almost otherworldly energy about them , and it is certainly present in their latest single “Here Comes Your Ghost “ which, is out today, (December 8th ) via H1 Massive.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of the band
For some, the “Ghost” in question could be the band’s past, as a handful of fan-favorite tunes comprise the quartet’s forthcoming EP Answer Slow, set for unveiling in Spring 2024. But it could also be something a bit more pure: A return to the sensation of hearing something truly great, the feeling we once had when we first heard the seminal bands and records that shaped us into the people we became.
Vinyl Station, with its arena-ready, cerebral indie rock that harkens back to the songwriting ambition and grandeur of the likes of U2, Coldplay, The National, Band of Horses, and other luminaries, is ready to take that next step into our hearts and playlists. That “Here Comes Your Ghost” leads the band’s reemergence, complete with a fresh and polished re-recording by its newly-minted lineup – songwriter, singer and guitaristMatthew Thornton; drummerRoy Cameron; guitaristSturgis Waters; and bassistPatrick Andrew – is a bit of a coincidence, given its title. But it’s no less impactful as a result.
“I am really excited about sharing these songs with the world, and putting something out which represents the band in its current form,” says singer, songwriter, and guitarist Matthew Thornton. “These are the first recordings with the current members of Vinyl Station, and I think the recording of the Answer Slow EP and the album to follow has been an incredibly rewarding creative endeavor.”
Adds Cameron: “I think the EP turned out great despite us having to piece the recording together over several months due to scheduling conflicts. In this regard, the recording process was different than usual for a creative band but not uncommon these days.”
“Here Comes Your Ghost” from Vinyl Station is a solid well written rock song that you can’t help but want to hear again and again . Definitely a song you need to hear … trust us your ears will thank you .
Recently we had the opportunity to check out the new single “Runnin” from San Diego, CAreggae/rock/soul duo The Goodies.
You can listen to “Runnin” on Spotify Here and On Apple Music Here
The Goodies,founded by Justin Goodman (“Goodie”) and Zan, have given us an amazing new single with “Runnin” which, will appear on their upcoming 6-song debut EP , due out in January 2024 .
The track is the follow-up to their recent singles “The Maze,” and “Around The World.”
“Runnin” from The Goodies is a well crafted song that you simply can’t resist, Zan’s performance is absolutely phenomenal.We love the vibe and sound of “Runnin” –Bravo!
“Runnin” was recorded at 17th Street Recording Studio on Costa Mesa with Lewis Richards (The Dirty Heads, Micah Brown, Seedless)
Of the latest single, the band says, ““Runnin” is the story of Zan, who like many young people at 18, found herself entangled in a bunch of bad situations she needed to break free from! It tells her journey of doing what needed to be done at any cost and summoning the courage to leave! Well…. She did, in her 1973 VW bus, to San Francisco, where she managed to make a fresh beginning, rise above, and set out on a new path in life.”
The Goodies have spent the last several months engaging with fans via a well-received series of videos featuring the duo putting their own spin on classic songs by the likes of Nirvana, Bob Dylan, Guns N Roses, Willie Nelson, Queen, and many more (these covers are absolute fire, you need to check them out .
Watch The Goodies’ cover song video series here:Here
The duo says, “As we started introducing all the new original music we have been working on, we felt like releasing this series of covers would give the listeners more context into where some of our inspiration comes from. Our love for music is very diverse and we draw inspiration from so many different places, we wanted to put our abilities to the test and we really had fun exploring these amazing songs in a Reggae style.”
The Goodies have this unbelievable energy with their music. We can’t wait for more music from The Goodies, they make music that will put a smile on your face and touch your soul.
Not to sound like the old guy who reads the newspaper on his front porch but, back in our day there was nothing better than a label sampler/ compilation . Boston Indie record label has pulled out all the stops and given us an epic free 31 track compilation available on Bandcamp today (December 1st)
But wait….. there’s more! Rum Bar Records is offering a label wide 20% off discount through the end of the month on Bandcamp, using the code holiday20
The compilation and the Bandcamp sale is part of Rum Bar capping off 10 years of music from Boston and beyond, specializing in the kind of garage-pop and rebel-rousing, swaggering that had made the label a fixture in the global music scene. The Nice Pricepulls together more than 30 selections from Rum Bar’s 2023 release slate, including music from The Lemon Drop Gang, Kevin Stevenson, Danny The K, The Gypsy Moths, The Amplifier Heads, Cindy Lawson, Eddie Japan, Leather Catsuit, The Shang Hi Los, Stars Like Ours, Stop Calling Me Frank, Girl with a Hawk, Jay Allen and the Archcriminals, and plenty more. It follows the summer’s Swagger compilation, and October’s After School Special: Second Semester.
“I love doing these label sampler and Bandcamp compilations,” says Rum Bar Records honcho Lou Mansdorf. “Over the years I have done various ones some sequels, some with altering music themes related to the Rum Bar Records roster of genres and artists falling under our gonzo hybrid garage rock, power pop, glam, girl group sounds, swaggering rock n roll, rebel rousing alt country rock, and heartland punk.”
While past compilations often span bonus artists across the Rum Bar family tree, The Nice Pricelocks in on the year that was, which saw a tireless Rum Bar unveil more than 30 releases – singles, EPs, albums, re-releases, comps, and whatever else – since January.
“After compiling and sequencing I just got extremely excited – like a kid who ate too much candy,” laughs Mansdorf. “Just one song after the next, I am like ‘Damn I love this song… man, I love this band.’ I just am so thankful and grateful to still, after 35 years, be involved with artists, musicians and bands making music that I love to listen to. It’s been a long and stressful year and we had all of this unbelievable music created by incredible people to keep us going. I can listen to this all day long and would love anyone giving us a listen to play this start to finish making it the soundtrack to your playlist, day and week.”
We are absolutely over the moon about “The Nice Price” from Rum Bar Records it is a can’t miss of some of the bands and artists in Boston and beyond.
Cheers to Lou Mansdorf and the whole Rum Bar records family for giving us music lovers an incredible 2023…. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2024
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the brand new single and video for “TALKK” from the legendary Boston based rock band Nervous Eaters
You can listen to “TALKK” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here you can check the video below
We may be a tad bias when it comes to The Nervous Eaters ( seeing how we are from Boston ) But their latest single and video for “TALKK “ is absolutely wicked amazing .
Nervous Eaters— contemporaries of bands like the Ramones, The Police, Iggy Pop, and The Pretenders— give us the red hot single “Talkk” which comes on the heels of the band’s critically-lauded 2022 return full-length, ‘Monsters + Angels,’on Stevie Van Zandt’sWicked Cool Records.
We are seriously starting to think these guys are actually getting younger with every new release they put out
Photo : Carissa Johnson
Founding member and front man Steve Cataldo says “TALKK is very much along the lines of the NERVOUS EATERS song CHAD, heard on our “Wicked Cool LP – Monsters and Angels”. The narrative explains a boyfriend’s loss of contact with the love of his life. He desperately tries to find her. Endlessly looking through social media, constantly walking the city streets searching the old romantic places they used to hang out, unrelenting in his promise to find her. He finally pleads with all his friends, who knew them both as a couple, to pass on this message should they ever hear from her. “Please tell her I was wrong, that I have changed my ways, and if she comes back home, there will be a brand new man here for her to find”.
In the end, TALKK as with CHAD, despite all the boyfriend’s searching, he never finds her, thus he has to live with the endless regret of realizing, much too late, that each person’s idea of love is unique unto them. That physical love by itself is never enough. That listening, patience and unconditional caring is the “Real Love”, everyone is looking for. Everything else is just TALKK.”
If it is real authentic RockN Roll you crave then look no further than The Nervous Eaters and their new single and video “TALKK”
Cover Design by Adam Sherman; cover photograph by Wayne Viens
We recently had the privilege to check out “Feel Me” from Boston basedband Girl With a Hawk . “Feel Me “ is dedicated JustineCovault, the late Red on Red Records founder and Boston music scene champion. Girl with a Hawk was previously signed to Red on Red, and “Feel Me” channels the raw emotion and sadness the band has felt since Covault passed away unexpectedly over the summer.
You can listen to“Feel Me” on Spotify Here and on Apple MusicHere And on Bandcamp Here
Photo by Kelly Davidson
We love everything about Girl with a Hawk . We love their sound their vibe . We also love their passion which is front and center in their music, especially on “Feel Me”
We never had the pleasure of knowing Justine Covault However, based everything we have heard about her, she was a true pillar of the Boston music scene . Her music and her love for the Boston music will no doubt be her legacy that will continue to live on.
For Girl with a Hawk, the Boston band led by indie scene veteran Linda S. Viens, the past year has been highlighted by a blur of massive highs and the lowest of lows. It started in December of 2022, when the late Justine Covault asked Girl with a Hawk to join her emerging indie label Red on Red Records, releasing a new single and video for “SameStars” a few short weeks later. Over the summer, Covault unexpectedly and tragically passed away, while Girl with a Hawk’s second single on the label, “The Romantic,” was enjoying success across the blogs and digital radio, helping to earn a New England Music Awards nomination in the “Rising Stars: Massachusetts” category.
Nearly a year after Covault’s invitation, Girlwith a Hawk are preparing their debut EP, Keep ‘Er Lit, set for release on December 8, with a party that night – booked before Covault passed away – at The Burren in Somerville. But first comes a new single, an upbeat synth- and guitar-led yearner called “Feel Me,” dedicated to Covault and her impact on both the band and its members, out today (Friday, November 17) on the band’s new home of Rum Bar Records.
“Feel Me “ has a real cool throwback/ new wave sound . Vocalist Linda S. Viens, gives a powerful and flawless vocal performance that gave us chills . We could definitely feel the love and emotion on “Feel Me”
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check the new single “Drive” from Boston based country supergroup and cosmic canyon rock band, Other Brother Darryl.
You can listen to “Drive” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
“Drive” from Other Brother Darryl is a timeless heartfelt track that gently touches both your mind and soul.
Photo by : Chris Valle
The message of the new single “Drive” is simple – even if we live in not so simple times: When you see your friends, tell them that you love them. Because we’ll never know when that last chance comes around.
It’s a sentiment the cosmic canyon rock group knows all too well, and one that swirls with impassioned honesty over its hypnotic new Americana single, “Drive,” set for release on Friday, November 10, with a music video to follow afterwards. It’s the second single from the ensemble band, led by Boston music scene veterans Dan Nicklin, Nate Leavitt, DanCedarholm, and one that continues to cherish and maintain the memory of their beloved friend and band member Dave Mirabella, who passed away unexpectedly in in the spring of last year.
“It has a laid- back feel, but still drives forward, which mirrors how the band works,” says Leavitt. “Move at your own pace but get there just the same. A motivational rhythm and tempo. Instrumentally, it covers a wide range of sounds that capture the cosmic canyon rock.”
There is this strong energy that is associated with “Drive” from Other Brother Darryl, It is often said that music can be a great healer of both wounds we can and can not see . We definitely feel this is the case with “Drive”
Other Brother Darryl, its name taken from a Newhart reference, was first conceptualized a decade ago at long-lost Somerville venue Radio, with its members bonding over The Jayhawks, Wilco, and the various projects each had been a part of over the many years spent in the trenches of a local music scene. But time was on their side, and after loose exchanges of ideas it would be seven years before the group began writing music together, crafting the harmony-driven, Americana-leaning sound that their spectral surroundings and sharp songwriting acumen were destined to produce.
Then Covid hit, and the world stood still. And in April 2021, the band’s world collapsed: Mirabella died, leaving an empty space within Other Brother Darryl both as musicians and friends. Suddenly, time, once a casual asset, became anything but, and a common refrain of telling friends and family how much we care for them became an important one.
While Other Brother Darryl captured Mirabella’s guitar parts for “Drive,” he was never able to provide vocals for the track. An important and disappointing turn of event for a band that leans into vocal harmonies so heavily. But remarkably, the band discovered that during one guitar recording session, Mirabella actually counted himself in, whispering “Six… seven… Dave.” That part was added to the very start of “Drive,” giving their late friend a voice that introduces and welcomes the listener.
“Drive” is truly a team effort. It was written by the core Other Brother Darryl team of Mirabella (guitar, count-in), Leavitt (guitars and vocals), Nicklin (vocals), and Cederholm (drums); produced by the band at Henley Row; and recorded and mixed by Nicklin at his aforementioned studio in Stoneham, with mastering by Brian Charles. It expands the Other Brother Darryl collective outward, featuring Jim Collins on bass and vocals; Dave Lieb on acoustic piano; Matt Odabashian on B3 organ; Paul Gallo on conga and percussion; and Jason Meeker on bongo and percussion.
Do yourself a favor and get lost in the beauty of “Drive” from Other Brother Darryl
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new EP”Present State Of Joy And Grief” from Bristol (UK) -based melodic alt-indie four-piece Adult Leisure.
You can listen to “Present State Of Joy And Grief” on Spotify Here , Apple Music Here
We have said it before and will say it again… We love absolutely everything about Adult Leisure . We love their sound and vibe .
The brilliant EP begins with “All For You” We are immediately seduced by the incredible drum sound . But we are truly captivated by the flawless show stopping vocals .
Adult Leisure continued to win our music loving heart with the haunting second track “You Weren’t There When I Needed” We found ourselves singing the memorable chorus… almost instantly.
Adult Leisure gives us a little soul infused track with “All Our Days Are Now So Quiet” Adult Leisure gets a little help on this track with Milo Gore and Fare . The thing that stands out to us about this track is their is this real cool Peter Gabriel vibe to it and.. we love it.
The final track on the EP, is hands down our favorite track … “Bad Idea” We love everything about this song . We have had this tune on repeat for quite sometime. Adult Leisure is at their very best on “Bad Idea”
Everyone always wants to know where they can find good music ? Well.. look no further then the brilliant new EP “Present State Of Joy And Grief “ from Adult Leisure
We recently checked out the new single and video for “CTRL ALT DEL” from Boston based hard rock band Parts Per Million
You can listen to “CTRL ALT DEL” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here .
You can also check out the stunning video below , directed by Tyler Ayres at Revelry Studios in New Hampshire, depicting the band slowly being replaced by machines.
Parts Per Million are a band with a style and sound is unlike anything we’ve ever heard .
A resistance to our tech overlords is at the noisy core of “CTRL ALT DEL,” the Boston hard rock band’s blistering new single and dystopian music video, set for release today, (Wednesday, October 25. ) In both the song and visual, Parts Per Million grapples with unwanted advances in technology, and does so with weaponized riffs at significant volumes.
There is this beautiful cinematic quality with “CTRL ALT DEL. The song has such a big and commanding sound , that we feel it would fit perfectly on the big screen. Parts Per Million are without question a band on the rise .
Photo Credit Parts Per Million
‘CTRL ALT DEL’ is about the rise of A.I. and where we all fit in as things change with that technology,” says Parts Per Millionguitarist and vocalistPaul Mcsweeney. “It’s kind of a scary feeling to imagine being replaced in areas where we have always been needed. We’re on the cusp of a revolution that actually may hurt humanity as a whole if we don’t also rethink some of our social constructs and just put people out of jobs that may never return. That’s not even getting into the ultra scary idea of this thing sort of going full Skynet mode.”
The powerful“CTRL ALT DEL” was recorded at The Halo Studio in Portland, Maine, produced and mixed by the band’s longtime collaborator Kevin Billingslea (Lamb of God, Trivium, The Pretty Reckless), and mastered by Ted Jensen of Sterling Sound (The Eagles, Green Day, Norah Jones). Mcsweeney brought what he calls “riff salad” to the rest of the band – guitaristS. Brian Bailey; bassistAlex Marks; and former drummerJake French, since replaced behind the kit by Brad Griffen – and the group worked together to flesh out the track, allowing for changes in the studio to develop it into its final form.
The sonic and melodic presence on “CTRL ALT DEL” is absolutely mind blowing. Parts Per Million brilliantly have crafted your new favorite song, you just don’t know it yet.
So find the perfect spot and crank “CYRL ALT DEL “ all the way up and enjoy .
We recently had the distinct honor to check out the new single “Girl With No Name” via Wicked Cool Records from acclaimed singer and songwriter Steve Conte. (New York Dolls, Michael Monroe )
You can listen to “Girl With No Name” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
New York City guitarist, singer-songwriter Steve Conte is back– following the summer release of his single “Fourth Of July” (co-written with Andy Patridge of XTC)– with his latest track “Girl With No Name.”
Conte says, “This is a song of regret…about missed opportunity and lack of skills in meeting someone you’re attracted to.
“When putting my new album together, I was looking for songs that would fit nicely alongside the songs that Andy Partridge and I had written for it and I kept thinking of this one. I wrote it back in 1984 and never forgot it – which was a good sign.
Because it came to me so long ago I can’t exactly remember my process for writing it, except that since I was young & single at that time I was probably experiencing these kinds of situations & feelings on a daily basis!
Musically, I can hear what was influencing me back then; mid 60s Beatles, mid 80s XTC, and that beloved Motown groove from a certain Diana Ross & The Supremes song…”
A follow-up LP to Conte’s acclaimed 2021 solo album Bronx Cheer, is expected in early 2024 via Steven Van Zandt’sWicked Cool Records.
Steve Conte is an absolute guitar legend known for his memorable guitar work as a member of New York Dolls, as well as former Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe’s band (with whom he still performs), Steve found international fame in recent years via his collaborations with Japanese composer and artist Yoko Kanno on the soundtracks to several hit anime series, including Cowboy Bebop.
We instantly fell for the well crafted and memorable “Girl With No Name” , from Steve Conte . We found ourselves humming and singing “Girl With No Name” everywhere we went whether it was the bank or the grocery store “GirlWith No Name “ is song you won’t soon forget.
We can’t wait for more music from the amazing Steve Conte
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out rising electronic/rock act SOPHIE SHREDZ and her electrifying new single “EYEZ ON ME” which, drops today (September,29th )
You can listen to “EYEZ ON ME” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here .
We were absolutely floored when we heard “EYEZ ON ME”SOPHIE SHREDZ has a style and vibe that is straight up otherworldly. In other words… she flat out rocks .
Blending exhilarating hyper-pop production with infectious pop melodies and classic rock instrumentation, she delivers an explosion of personality with each new release.
Sophie’s new single, “EYEZ ON ME,” is a frantic explosion of vibrant synths, heavy-hitting bass, and distorted vocals.“‘EYEZ ON ME’ is about a time in my life when I was getting a lot of negative attention and it felt like all eyes were on me,” she explains.
Instead of wallowing, she transformed her pain into a rebellious anthem about embracing the attention of the spotlight. “This song was a huge turning point in my life. I realized I didn’t care about what anyone thought about me. It’s about regaining confidence and making the best of bad situations.” To put it simply, “EYEZ ON ME” is the ultimate IDGAF anthem!
SOPHIE SHREDZ is the project of New Jersey-born, Nashville-based vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist Sophie Ruggiero. She was raised listening to classic rock greats like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Heart, and became an avid guitar player by the age of 7. While her current sound certainly draws influence from the experimental electronic world of hyper-pop, she also imbues her songs with a tapestry of classic rock influences, like show-stopping guitar solos and driving percussive elements.
We 100% need people like SOPHIE SHREDZ filling our ears and souls with amazing music . “EYEZ ON ME “ is so electrifying that we are pretty sure it could bring traffic to a complete stop.
Sophie is redefining what it means to be a modern day pop star — she’s bold, evocative, openly queer, and a fierce advocate for female empowerment. Her music reflects her own personal and artistic growth and experiences, making it both relatable and authentic. She hopes her music will inspire others to pursue their dreams and unlock a new level of confidence within themselves.
There is something truly special about listening to a really really good record…. It is like time is paused , and all you can feel and hear is the music. Boston based Paper Tigers have offered up their extraordinary debut record “Charmer” to the universe and it’s phenomenal.
You can listen to “Charmer” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
Photo credit – Tiffany Hu
It is highly appropriate that the treasure trove of wondrous rock music on “Charmer” is being released on a Tuesday. There was a time when all the great and important music was released on a Tuesday. Paper Tigers are a throwbackand their debut is both great and important.
Paper Tigers formed in Allston in 2019 and quickly weathered a global pandemic, a venue crisis in their home city, a growing national hostility to the arts and those who create it, and collective whirlwind of insanity that seems to mark each day. Charmer, and all its furious ambition, is the ultimate release for Paper Tigers, a burning exhale that follows a string of four EPs and several singles, including last year’s breakout “I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me This Sooner” (which secretly contained a snippet of the new album’s title track). -( If you are scoring at home we think containing a snippet of the new album’s title track is absolutely brilliant)
Charmer is a rock record with a pop polish, and a pop record with rock edge; the more the listener peels back each lyrical and sonic layer, tying together the band’s disparate sound that incorporate post-punk, grunge, Britpop, and American indie, the more reality’s grim nature starts to come into view.
If we’re being honest ( and trust we always are ) We are absolutely enthralled with Paper Tigers and their debut album “Charmer “ We haven’t felt this way since we first heard a certain band from Seattle in the 90’s
“We’re proud of this album,” declares PaperTigers. “With each release, we pushed ourselves both in terms of songwriting and production and this was the culmination of everything we learned about both. It represents the very best we’re capable of and we wouldn’t change a thing about it. With every song we write or piece of art we create, we just hope it connects with our audience in some special way. This LP represents our most thought-out and effortful body of work to-date. We’re hoping it elevates our fan’s perspective of the band and that they’re drawn back to it, many times.”
Repeated listens is where the elements begin to shine: The razor-sharp guitarwork and production of Bjarki Guðmundsson; the heavy, absorbing basslines of MatthewHughes; the thunderous drums and atmospheric percussion of Ben “Cutty” Cuthbert; and the sardonic vocals of Michael Medlock, a man with a street preacher urgency hellbent on warning the world both of the dangers within and an optimistic way out.
Paper Tigers are a band that is musically on a different level. Like highly skilled precision craftsmen , Paper Tigers have created an absolute masterpiece with their amazing debut album “Charmer”
From heralding the age of revolution and its dissemination through media (“Pariah”) to ‘90s grunge-era conspiracy theories (“Soft Focus”), Charmer is a lyrically confrontational album as Medlock registers and relays the world around him. As he sings in the swirling, paranoid album track “The Drugs Are Kicking In”: “Modern living made life easy / But it also made us angrier.”
“The lyrics on Charmer are both anecdotal and narrative,” the band admits. “Sometimes Michael is singing from his own perspective and other times he’s writing fiction. His lyrics orbit around love, loss, personal life experiences and his hopes for the future.”
We honestly were consumed almost immediately with this record. Intoxicating melodies mix with flawless vocals , there isn’t a bad track on “Charmer” . We found ourselves singing along almost instantly. Standouts on “Charmer” include “Sandcastle”, “Animals” and the two scorching summer singles “Wedding Cake” and “Into That Good Night”
The storylines that emerge through the calculated noise are plentiful, and remain open to listener interpretation. But one aspect of “Charmer” that was made clear from the start was the ability to convey these songs in a precise and crystalline manner, made possible in part by work done at both Paper Tigers’ home studio at Cataclysmic Records in Brighton, and with recording engineer Alex Allinson at The Bridge Sound and Stage just across the Charles River in Cambridge.
“In the past, we’ve tried to do as much as we can by ourselves,” saysPaper Tigers. “There was a time when we saw it as a way to speed up the learning curve of being a band. It would have been fun to go into a proper recording studio for the first EPs, but we needed to do all that homework and run into all the obstacles to progress as a band and songwriters. We met up with Alex Allinson at The Bridge and pitched the idea of tracking live versions of the songs in the studio, to capture drums. We ended up getting so much more than drums during that one-day session, thanks to Alex. He went above and beyond, made us feel comfortable, and was able to dial in the perfect sound in a matter of seconds. Having those great-sounding tracks from Alex made the process so much easier, and because of that, we could allocate more of our time to the creative side of production than before.”
We strongly feel that listening to music should be a memorable experience. Paper Tigers deliver a memorable musical experience with their impressive debut album “Charmer” that you won’t soon forget.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the debut studio album “DIY” from Bristol (UK ) based rock multi-instrumentalist Lucky Thief .
LUCKY THIEF is Ed Jefferson, a multi-talented artist who’s written and recorded everything you hear across the span of the album, aptly titled DIY. You can check out some behind the scenes footage below
You can listen to “DIY” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
We have had August 25th circled on our calendar as, we have been anxiously awaiting the debut studio album “DIY” from Lucky Thief and believe us when we tell you , it was well worth the wait.
Crafted over the course of three intense years, DIY, recorded at Humm Studios with Dom Mitchison (Heavy Lungs, The Manatees, Pet Shimmers), mixed by Ky Witney (The Naturals) and mastered by Pete Maher (Pixies, Jack White, The Rolling Stones), is the result of his ambition to produce an authentic album that reflects himself and what he believes in. He explores his own mental health struggles, relationships, substance abuse, and the impact of his religious upbringing throughout the album.
“DIY” is an absolute treat , Ed Jefferson has crafted an absolute gem.
“DIY” opens with the sonically pleasing track “Landlubber” , the track sets the perfect tone for a collection of outstanding songs.
“DIY” is filled with absolutely infectious grooves, one of our favorite’s is “Equator “
“Silencer” is an absolutely blazing track . We found ourselves singing along to this one well after the music stopped.
We try to always pick a favorite track when we do an album review however, with “DIY” we actually have two …. The first one is “Filthy” We can say with absolute certainty that, “Filthy” is one of the best songs we have heard all year ( So Far) “Filthy “ is a brilliantly crafted track that just flat out rocks .
The other track that we couldn’t get enough of is “Menace” sonically and melodically pleasing. We might have scared a few people grooving to this on the highway but , it was well worth it
“DIY” from Lucky Thief is what a great rock record sounds like, Do yourself a favor and check it out – you won’t regret it .
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