Category: Artists We Like

Best Albums of 2019: Walker Lukens – Adult

With Adult, Walker Lukens has released his most fully formed record to date. Produced by Spoon’s Jim Eno, the album has an underlying contemporary feel to it while still maintaining its singer songwriter soul. Secret weapon and member of his band The Sidearms, Mckenzie Griffin, really shines on several tracks, most notably on “Frankie & Bella” and “Black Matter.” Vocally, Walker can go from  a Harry Nilsson croon to honeyed voice Marvin Gaye at the turn of a tonsil, and he does so often here with the ease of a seasoned professional. The production value on Adult is first rate and there is a lot of nuance and texture for your ears to enjoy as they travel from song to song. There is a lot discover with repeated listens of this record.

Video of the Day: Niko Moon – Good Time

There is much controversy in the Rock is the New Roll offices over this infectious little ditty. An ear worm for sure, Niko Moon is from the Georgia music scene and runs with the boys in the Zac Brown Band. Clever lyrics, a bit Country with a dusting of R&B, this song is either bro-Country lame or summery cool. Let your own ears be the judge.