Sparkle Jets * U.K. – I Can’t Wait For Summer
On this sparkling gem, the band Sparkle * Jets U.K. embraces the Beach Boys’ endless summer era with the warmth of a soldier greeting his children after returning from deployment. With the spot-on Phil Spector knob twirling, this one is perfect end-of-summer poolside listening fare. The entirety of their latest release Box Of Letters is a note-for-note intoxicating feast for the ears.
Having spent years applying his trade on the Scottish music scene with BMX Bandits, Primary 5, and several others, Paul Kelly with his band moniker The Martial Arts offers up an ebullient power pop wonderment from their upcoming record In There Like Swimwear. And yes, there is cowbell.
Having softened their sound since hitting the scene with an aggressive form of Post Punk Garage Rock this new nuanced sound combines North African elements with slight essence of surf rock. splendid stuff, indeed.
Two decades into their career Danish duo The Raveonettes have decided to put out a covers record set to be released towards the end of the year. The swaying melody and the pure pop sway of this one makes for a bit more groovy take on the original.
On the short list of our favorite Aussie bands. Datura4 hits the highway on a blacktop of ’70s rock. Think Foghat by way of The Little River Band on this floating rocker.
Another stellar artist from the Easy Eye Sound Stables, Jon Muq plays in the same sand box as Michael Kiwanuka and Jack Johnson.
There are lot of cool sounds coming from the offices of Rock is the New Roll H..Q. Featured this week.
Kishi Bashi – Make Believe
A great summer song that should cure what ails you. Featuring Linqua Franqua adding some hip hop swagger to a dance fever special.
Quivers – Oyster Cuts
With melodies that harken back to Galaxie 500 and The Pretenders, Quivers latest, is a refreshing throwback.
Thee Heart Tones – Need Something More
Coming from the El Michels Affair, from the studio that brought you Charles Bradley, fresh-faced just out of high school , Thee Heart Tones delivers on a bed of low rider soul.
Nick Lowe – Went To A Party
His latest with his side-piece band Los Straitjackets, Nick lowe is as a member of the rat pack on this opener to his first proper record in some time, Indoor Safari.
Shooter Jennings and the Werewolves of LA. – Desperados Under The Eaves
The closing track from the Shooter Jennings tribute show for Warren Zevon. Come for the sparkling rendition of “Carmelita” from this set, but stay for the son of Waylon’s epic take on the Zevon deep track.
40 years on this slightly bent roots and perfectly named band is still going strong with their latest record, Broadway Melodies. The latest single “One More Whisky is perfect Friday night Saturday night fare.
Hailing from Asheville, N.C.. M.J. Lenderman grew up on Drive By Truckers, My Morning Jacket, Son Volt, and the rest of the 90’s Alternative Country crowd. Balancing his time with his band Wednesday, his new record Manning Fireworks will see the light of ear on September 6.
This ZZ Top endorsed band is loose, boozy, and woozy with a touch of the Faces thrown in for good measure. Keep your ears peeled for the proper release in August.
