#recommNeds #newmusic #MusicDiscovery

2023.46

Louis Fontaine: Ritmi Moderni

Like the soundtrack to a long lost 70's spy film you wish you could watch, this one is cinematic and groovy as all heck. The Italian musician brings an addictive timelessness to his latest, a masterclass in cool aesthetic. I do think you'll dig it. Enjoy!

Bandcamp: https://brocrecordz.bandcamp.com/album/ritmi-moderni

Spotify: https://spotify.link/OWiRu9etHBb

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/ritmi-moderni/1681104741

#recommNeds #newmusic #MusicDiscovery

2023.44

Danny Paul Grody: Arc of Day

Usually-solo guitarist mixes it up with some collaborators, most noticeably some lovely clarinet in places. This is crisp and Iush and a must-listen for the guitar enthusiasts out there. I.e. if you dig William Tyler, you'll probably dig this. Out on Three Lobed. Beautiful stuff. Enjoy!

Bandcamp: https://threelobed.bandcamp.com/album/arc-of-day

Spotify: https://spotify.link/mdIk5M1JvBb

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/arc-of-day/1667665423

#recommNeds #newmusic #MusicDiscovery

2023.43

Phi-Psonics: Octava

This one is as effervescent, bubbly, and refreshing as a cold can of Sprite. Groovy, inspired, beautiful spiritual jazz out of LA. With just the right amount of flute.. For deep listening. So very very good. Enjoy!

Bandcamp: https://phi-psonics.bandcamp.com/album/octava

Spotify: https://spotify.link/JemhD2nJqBb

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/octava/1677361065

#recommNeds #newmusic #MusicDiscovery

2023.42

Caitlin Canty: Quiet Flame

One of my favorite songwriters of the past decade, Canty shines once again. The songs and her voice stand on their own, but this one has some extra juice with production by Chris Eldridge and appearances by Critter, Noam Pikelny, Sarah Jarosz and more. Another delicious serving of lovely Americana. Enjoy!

Bandcamp: https://caitlincanty.bandcamp.com/album/quiet-flame
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2Uyhtk4U9TxSFIIj8dOyZO
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/quiet-flame/1688389190

OK, it's been two months, you've suffered long enough 😂😂😂

The #recommNeds returns on a M/W/F schedule. These are new(ish) releases that may or may not be on your radar, a little bit of this and that, listen to something different, discover your new favorite artist...

#newmusic #MusicDiscovery #music #newreleases

What are your favorite under-the-radar releases from the first half of 2023?

#newmusic #MusicDiscovery

My favourite #MusicDiscovery for this week has been a #synthwave version of Bastian's Happy Flight, from my favourite childhood film The Neverending Story, and it's also a free download from #Bandcamp no less 🎧 😀 https://auraqualic.bandcamp.com/track/bastians-happy-flight-a-q-s-synthwave-mix

Stumbled upon a synth-pop version of The Mercy Seat by that no talent hack Dsico, and I've got to say I am quite impressed 🎧👍🏻 https://lukedsico.bandcamp.com/album/the-mercy-seat-nick-cave-cover #bandcamp #MusicDiscovery

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2023.38

Koffie: kokon

I can't say for sure, but I'm pretty confident that what your Friday needs is this lil EP that could. This Amsterdam band has got 6 quick-hit tracks of burning afroboogie. Over before you know it and will have you looking to hit that repeat button for another dose of the goods. Trust me. Enjoy!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2zckcXgFYNW53mXVfKlwLK

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/kokon-ep/1677568941

#recommNeds #newmusic #MusicDiscovery

2023.37

Cinder Well: Cadence

Sparse. Haunting. Lovely. Heck, throw in alllll the adjectives for Amelia Baker's latest. This is stark, cold-winter, introspective folk at its finest. From Ireland via California, and sounding every bit like it. Enjoy!

Bandcamp: https://cinderwell.bandcamp.com/album/cadence

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3JbWIzI320YwRDOY3EoRSG

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/cadence/1663952275

#recommNeds #newmusic #MusicDiscovery

2023.36

Mute Duo: Migrant Flocks

Is there somewhere that people are talking about this masterpiece that I'm not aware of? Haven't heard a peep about it and it's a, uh, masterpiece. If your favorite band played an ambient jam like the instrumental pieces on here, you'd be best-shit-ever'ing that shit. Pedal steel love. Highest recommendation. Enjoy!

Bandcamp: https://muteduoadr.bandcamp.com/album/migrant-flocks

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0U7lTSRdLQFqiLh8ofyV0W

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/migrant-flocks/1669386061

#recommNeds #newmusic #MusicDiscovery

2023.35

Sunbörn: s/t

Fridays are great for Eurojams, no? This Denmark band is a little, uh, sunnier than your typical Denmark jammer, but their jazz-inflected instrumental psychedelia is super engaging and goes deep when it has to. I do believe this is the good stuff, pösitive vibes ftw. Please dig in. Enjoy!

Bandcamp: https://tramprecords.bandcamp.com/album/sunb-rn

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5AX9YBiBhxI9L3sxGknWxH

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/sunb%C3%B6rn/1667728878

#recommNeds #newmusic #MusicDiscovery

2023.34

Freaksville National Orchestra: s/t

Sometimes we just need our rock and roll to be fun, am I right? There's nothing not fun about this Liverpool ensemble. How could it with a name like that? Fiery guitars, bombastic rhythms, catchy hooks, some garage energy and plenty of instrumental boogie. Betcha ya dig. Enjoy!

Bandcamp: https://freaksvillenationalorchestra.bandcamp.com/album/freaksville-national-orchestra

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0MXxvLozLTM8xsEYpZQE4T

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/freaksville-national-orchestra/1648934065

#recommNeds #newmusic #MusicDiscovery

2023.33

James Holden: Imagine This Is A High Dimensional Space Of All Possibilities

Holden continues to make me happy, one release at a time. Organic, spiritual, patient electronic music. Dance music for your soul. They're all good, and this is his latest and it'll kick your weekend off right. Enjoy!

Bandcamp: https://jamesholden.bandcamp.com/album/imagine-this-is-a-high-dimensional-space-of-all-possibilities

Spotify: https://spotify.link/rJXZPj1pbzb

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/imagine-this-is-a-high-dimensional-space-of/1663100602

#recommNeds #newmusic #MusicDiscovery

2023.32

Sissoko/Segal/Parisien/Peirani: Les Egares

Here's something that's probably not in your normal listening palette. Four masters of their instruments combine as a quartet creating a quite-wonderful, very unique sonic texture. Kora, cello, accordion, and saxophone just work together on this one. Lovely and engaging, try it! Enjoy!

Bandcamp: https://actrecords.bandcamp.com/album/les-gar-s-1

Spotify: https://spotify.link/mFWa7wI17yb

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/les-%C3%A9gar%C3%A9s/1671541157

#nedstalgia

Speaking of #MusicDiscovery, 20 years ago tonight I did something I don't think I'd ever done before: I went to see a band I knew absolutely nothing about. I was in the midst of understanding there was more to the musical world than the jambands and jazz I was seeing and so I saw that this band was playing three nights at the Bowery Ballroom and based solely on the fact that "they must be good if they're playing 3 nights" I went to the final, Sunday show... 1/?

#recommNeds #newmusic #MusicDiscovery

2023.31

Bart: Some Kind of Way

A Canadian band called Bart, how could you not at least give em a try? This is one of those albums where it's hard to believe it's the same band, they genre-hop and shape-shift from track to track, permutations of sounds you already love. But whatever they're playing at the moment, it's freakin great, so it works. Enjoy!

Bandcamp: https://barttheband.bandcamp.com/album/some-kind-of-way

Spotify: https://spotify.link/cIF0ufuN4yb

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/some-kind-of-way/1653809446

#recommNeds #newmusic #MusicDiscovery

2023.30

Andrew Gabbard: Cedar City Sweetheart

Gabbard tours on guitar with the Black Keys, but his latest is a blend of cosmic country and mild psychedelic groove. Killer songs and a nuanced but comfortable sound. This is sonic comfort food for your forthcoming weekend or whenever. Enjoy!

Bandcamp: https://andrewgabbard.bandcamp.com/album/cedar-city-sweetheart-2

Spotify: https://spotify.link/XpADkThLZyb

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/cedar-city-sweetheart/1662378067

#recommNeds #newmusic #MusicDiscovery

2023.29

Ivan the Tolerable: Black Water/Brown Earth

Patient, brooding, totally freakin awesome psychjazz from England by way of the Netherlands (natch). This is the work of Oli Heffeman who plays almost all the music on here, and dang, ain't it something else. This one will draw you in and hold you there for a good while. I do think you'll dig. Enjoy!

Bandcamp: https://ivanthetolerable.bandcamp.com/album/black-water-brown-earth-lp-cs-dl-up-in-her-room-2023

Spotify: https://spotify.link/bO273FloWyb

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/black-water-brown-earth/1666735226

#recommNeds #newmusic #MusicDiscovery

2023.28

Nico Paulo: s/t

Listened to this on the plane and just a delightful set of lovely, folky love songs. Debut LP with lots of magic within. If this don't pull your heartstrings just a little, not sure what to tell you. Enjoy!

Bandcamp: https://nicopaulo.bandcamp.com/album/nico-paulo

Spotify: https://spotify.link/74civVGmTyb

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/nico-paulo/1673100841