The Muslims
As described in their bio, The Muslims is an all-queer black-brown punk band.
Hailing from Durham, North Carolina, they pull no punches on their latest album Gentrified Chicken.
“Punch a Nazi”
Middle Kids
Middle Kids is an alternative trio from Sydney.
Their sophomore album Today We’re the Greatest is expected next month.
We have the song “Questions” in anticipation.
“Questions”
Imelda May
In the category of interesting collaborations, Irish singer Imelda May has teamed up with Noel Gallagher (Oasis) and Ronnie Wood (Stones) for a one-off.
“Just One Kiss” will be included on her 6th studio album 11 Past the Hour.
“Just One Kiss”
The Accidentals
The Accidentals are an indie folk trio out of upstate Michigan.
This lovely melancholy song “Wildfire” can be found on new Time Out EP.
“Wildfire”
Dry Cleaning
The London art-rock quartet Dry Cleaning debut in April with the album New Long Leg.
Love the name and the music.
For a taste listen to “Scratchcard Lanyard” and “Strong Feelings”.
“Scratchcard Lanyard”
“Strong Feelings”
Tes X & Mario Judah
Tes X and Mario Judah team up together for this inspired metal rap-rock gem.
“It’s Time to Rock” says to all. Magnificent!
“It’s Time to Rock”
Fred Again
Fred Again, British musician and producer, dropped a new song.
“Julia (Deep Diving)” samples sound from singer Julia Michaels’ social media posts to create this infectious tune.
“Julia (Deep Diving)”
The Dirtiest
Embodying the spirit of the Ramones Italian-style, The Dirtiest may be a bit derivative but so much fun.
Tuscan punk from their 2nd album Sovranista (Sovereign)
“Quando C’era Lui” (When He Was There)
“Ti Piscio Sul Presepe” (I Piss on Your Nativity Scene)
“Quando C’era Lui”
“Ti Piscio Sul Presepe”
FKA twigs
My favorite live pre-Covid concert of the last few years was easily FKA twigs.
“Don’t Judge Me” featuring Headie One and Fred Again is her new single.
“Don’t Judge Me”
El Perro del Mar
El Perro del Mar (The Dog of the Sea) is Swedish artist Sarah Assbring.
She’s recorded 5 albums and numerous EPs and songs.
Her latest EP, FREE LAND, includes the song “Alone in Halls” featuring Blood Orange.
“Alone in Halls” featuring Blood Orange
The Avalanches
The Avalanches is an Australian electronic group that now functions as the duo of Robbie Chater and Tony Di Blasi.
They take their time recording having only produced 3 albums since their formation in 1997.
The current disc, We Will Always Love You, includes some well-known guests such as Perry Farrell, Mick Jones, Blood Orange, Tricky, Jamie xx, Kurt Vile, Karen O, MGMT and Johnny Marr, the last two on the song “The Divine Chord”.
“The Divine Chord” featuring MGMT and Johnny Marr
Vagabon and Courtney Barnett
Two marvelous artists have banded together to record the 1965 song “Reason to Believe”, a classic written by Tim Hardin.
The complementary voices of Vagabon and Courtney Barnett.
“Reason to Believe” (featuring Courtney Barnett)
Deep Sea Diver
Deep Sea Diver hail from Seattle.
Led by Jessica Dobson whose quartet recently gave us “Impossible Weight” which features the wonderful Sharon Van Etten.
“Impossible Weight” feat Sharon Van Etten
Loma
Loma has been one of my favorite bands the past couple of years.
The trio of Emily Cross, Dan Duszynski, and (Shearwater frontman) Jonathan Meiburg have 2 albums, Loma from 2018 and most recently Don’t Shy Away.
Listen here to a track from each of these exquisite recordings: “Who is Speaking?” (Loma) and “Half Silences” (Don’t Shy Away).
“Who is Speaking”
“Half Silences”