Latest List (2/19) Animal Collective, Moodymann, The Starting Line, and more!

Aluk Tolodo-Voix
Genre: Experimental Rock, Kraut Rock, Post Rock
FFO: Menace Ruine, Gnaw Their Tongues

The latest LP from French Occult rock trio Alux Tolodo is a very unique and meditative release. The various member’s past involvement in the Black Metal scene becomes quite apparent throughout the six tracks of vast atmospheric soundscapes centered in busy instrumentation. If you are looking get lost in a captivating experimental masterpiece full of unexpected twists and turns give this record a listen.

Bandcamp: https://www.facebook.com/aluktodoloofficial/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/aluktodoloofficial/
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Animal Collective-Painting With
Genre: Psychedelic Pop
FFO:The Beach Boys, Panda Bear, Delorean

Avey Tare, Panda Bear, and Geologist return once more with their tenth LP under the Animal Collective moniker. Painting With takes the abrasive instrumentation found on both Strawberry Jam and Centipede HZ, but applies a more accessible vocal approach similar to the likes of the critically acclaimed Merriweather Post Pavillion. While this release may serve as the group’s most linear album to date, it consists of twelve dense, fun, and catchy tunes that will refuse to leave your head and you won’t want them to.

Bandcamp: n/a
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anmlcollective/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anmlcollective/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/anmlcollective
 

Combomatix-
Chinese Songs for Bad Boys
Genre: Punk Rock
FFO: Japandroids

French Two piece punk n’ roll act Combomatix show the world what they are capable of with their sophomore LP Chinese Songs for Bad Boys. It’s fast, dirty, and an overall fun ride. Keep an ear to the ground for these guys.

Bandcamp: https://combomatix.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Combomatix-119016974834926/
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Golden Daze-Self Titled
Genre: Indie Rock, Dream Pop, Shoegazing, Psychedelic Rock
FFO: Diiv, Mac DeMarco, Turnover 

Golden Daze is a young, LA-based psychedelic rock duo that deserves a listen from you immediately. The band’s debut self-titled LP pulls from both shoegazing and dream pop influences to create rich, smooth soundscapes channeled through ambiance and pure euphoria. If you're having a bad day, tracks like "Never Comin' Back" and "Lean In" are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Bandcamp: https://goldendaze.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldendazela/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/golden_daze_/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/golden_daze_
 

Living Hour-Self Titled
Genre: Dream Pop, Shoegazing, Psychedelic Rock
FFO: Wildhoney, Cocteau Twins, Slowdive

Winnepeg quintet Living Hour’s debut LP is a celestial collection of eight dreamy tunes encapsulating all of the greatest aspects of modern dream pop and shoegazing. With its dense texture, lush atmosphere, and overall relaxing nature, this self-titled record is a summery delight that could potentially grace your year end list.


Bandcamp: https://thehours.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Livinghourband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinghour/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehourswpg
 

Moodymann-DJ Kicks
Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic, House
FFO: Theo Parish, Carl Craig

House music legend Kenny Dixon Jr. aka “Moodymann” has released his first officially licensed Mix CD and it proves to be nothing short of spectacular. The gargantuan 30 track album spans across the genres of soul, r&b, disco, techno, latin, downtempo, synth pop and many more. Sampled artists artists such as Flying Lotus, Jose Gonzales, Dopehead, Yaw, Little Dragon, and the list goes on. Check out this hot new release and allow Moodymann to show how to truly work the turntable.

Bandcamp: n/a
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodymann313/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/moodymann313
 

Purling Hiss-Something
Genre: Rock, Lo-Fi \
FFO: Dinosaur Jr.

If you are looking for some hard-hitting lo-fi rock n’ roll tunes similar to the likes of Dinosaur Jr, Philadelphia’s Purling Hiss has the ideal EP for you. The Something 7” shows Mike Polizze channeling the legendary J. Mascis in the best possible way with four reverb-soaked pop tracks that will have you tapping your toes and humming along from start to finish.


Bandcamp: https://purlinghiss.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PurlingHiss/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/purlinghiss

Rev Rev Rev- 
Des Fleurs Maguiques Bourdonnaient
Genre: Shoegazing, Noise Rock, Psychadelic Rock
FFO: My Bloody Valentine, A Place to Bury Strangers, Jefferson Airplane 

Italian shoegazers Rev Rev Rev have returned once more for a wonderful sophomore LP. Des Fleurs Maguiques Bourdonnaient harnesses both Loveless-esque swirling, harsh, droney sonic walls and Jefferson Airplane psychedelia. Laura Iacuzio’s ethereal vocalwork serves as an instrument in itself pounded deep underneath layers of reverb and distortion but decipherable enough to create beauty in the madness. 

Bandcamp: https://revrevrev.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revrevrev.band/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/revrevrev_band 

Sioux Falls- Rot Forever
Genre: Indie Rock, Emo, Folk Punk
FFO: Modest Mouse, Weezer, Joyce Manor, Tiger's Jaw 

Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Sioux Falls is a new three-piece indie rock outfit that sounds like Modest Mouse, Weezer, and Joyce Manor had an incredibly awkward three way. Rot Forever functions as the trio’s massive debut spanning across seventy minutes of raw, abrasive, emotional ballads that will please any fan of the previously mentioned three bands.

Bandcamp: https://siouxfalls.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/siouxfallswick/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siouxfallsandstuff/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/siouxfallsband
 


So Pitted-neo
Genre: Punk Rock, Noise Rock
FFO: Black Flag, Nirvana

Named after the popular YouTube video featuring a young teen boasting of his surfing escapes utilizing bizarre slang to a news reporter on live television, So Pitted is a noise punk trio from Seattle that’s beyond ready to melt some face. The group’s debut on Sub Pop is a noisy assault in the ear drum channeling Bleach era Nirvana and early Black Flag. Give neo a listen if you think your ears are up for it.

Bandcamp: https://sopitted.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/So-Pitted-106752029386658/
Instagram: n/a
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sopittedplayer
 

The Starting Line-Anyways EP
Genre: Pop Punk, Alternative Rock
FFO: Taking Back Sunday, The Early November

Don’t pretend you live in a world where Say it Like You Mean it wasn’t your middle school anthem. There was something about Kenny Vasoli’s nasily voice and catchy hooks that told us what we thought about when we gone and so alone. Well before we knew it, The Starting Line was gone but nine years later we have a three song EP that surprisingly illustrates that the Drive Thru veterans managed to stand the test of time. Anyways is a brief yet fun, light-hearted pleasure of a listen as well as sneak peak to a potential long-awaited fourth album. 

Bandcamp: https://thestartingline.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestartingline/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestartinglinerock/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thestartingline