Neil Nathan’s new album, The Distance Calls, opens up with an interpretation of ELO’s “Do Ya” setting firm ground for a nice outing that surfaces somewhere between classic rock and Matthew Sweet. Always refreshing to see people recalling the greats and not just mystifying with bells & whistles. A few songs are below.
For your Friday jizz take in the smokey nighttime grooves of new single “Facts & Figures”from Regrets and Brunettes. Explore their album, At Night They Love Me.
San Francisco’s Weekend bring a fraying dark to life and will release their debut LP Sports on November 9th via Slumberland Records. Listen to their Daytrotter Session.
Jon Lindsay’s Escape From Plaza-Midwood is out this week and its a quality listen. I could give you platitudes, but we hear enough of them from politicians and the minions who blankly repeat them. Couple songs below for better insight.
Coast is the debut album from Estate Sale Boat who are made up of Sean Moore (Viernes), Carlos DeSoto (The Rules) and Mike Ryan. Lift your self away from your mid-week tremors with “Mindless Heartprints”.
Brooklyn musician Max (Sean Bones) is set to take his girlfriend (played by Norah Jones) on a Carribean cruise until to his surprise, she dumps him just days before. When his friends flake, the determined Max decides to set sail solo, where, after docking in Jamaica, having all his personal possessions stolen and missing the boat, he embarks on a reggae-infused odyssey features music and appearances by MGMT, Santigold, Sean Bones, The Congos, Yeasayer, and more.