Neon Lights: A Slice Of Life

A Slice Of Life is the sophomore album from Spanish band Neon Lights. The band is an FZB favorite and they continue to impress on this new album. The nine tracks are post-punk laced dreampop, with a heavy edge, smart arrangements and engaging songs. Crisp production presents the tracks in the best possible way and showcases a strong band coming of age as accomplished recording artists. The album shows a range of influences from Coldplay to the Verve and this range plays out in a recording that is deep with sonic goodness. A definite must have. Stream and buy A Slice Of Life at the link below.

Autumn: Chandelier

Chandelier is the third album from Minneapolis based trio Autumn, on Chicago indie label Sett Records. The fourteen tracks are a darkwave, post-punk blend, taking the best of both and serving them up with infectious precision. The synths recall the best of 80s new wave, while the atmospheric guitars shimmer and swirl around the breathtaking vocals of frontwoman Julie Plante. This is an album that shows a mature band in firm control of their sound and delivering that up with depth and panache. A must have album. Stream and buy Chandelier at the link below.

Basement Revolver: S/T and Audiotree Live

 

Today we give you two releases from a truly great indie rock band, Basement Revolver. First up, Label Obscura is doing a limited vinyl reissue of the band's S/T debut EP. These four tracks define a band with a post punk sound so important that it defies mere platitudes. This may well be the best pure band since Joy Division. These tracks are so compelling, so emotionally powerful and totally perfect that one cannot allow themselves to stop listening. Next, we have the rare treat of a release of the bands Audiotree live performance, where the perfection of their live sound has no equal. Both of these releases are absolute must haves, more than that, this is a band that you are required to spread to all you know. Watch the video for the Audiotree Live performance, then stream and buy both releases at the links below.

Eraldo BernocchI & Chihei Hatakeyama: Solitary Universe

New Jersey label Aagoo has released Solitary Universe, the new album from Eraldo BernocchI & Chihei Hatakeyama. The five extended compositional tracks deliver completely compelling ambient soundscapes. With a depth of form and sparseness of tonal components, the duo create a hauntingly beautiful sonic world, where ebb and flow swirls through the listeners consciousness, replacing the here and now with a delicate aural environment of vivid acoustic imagery. This is an absolute must have. Stream and buy Solitary Universe at the link below.

Philippe Petit & Friends: On Top

On Top is the new album from Japan based artist and producer Philippe Petit. The nine tracks are highly experimental excursions into the avant garde. You get theatrical vibes, a unique use of melody and totally original passages throughout. This is an album that completely defies the idea of genre, preferring to challenge the listener with simple components, presented in a complexity of form that is immersive and exciting. This is an artist who pushes the range of where music can go, all the while expertly executing the unexpected, while never failing to impress. Stream and buy On Top at the link below.

Randy Harris: Never Apart

Never Apart is the sophomore album from Pennsylvania based singer/songwriter Randy Harris. The eleven tracks are a throwback to the more placid days of pop, with a sixties AM radio vibe and a light adult contemporary style. This is music you'd expect to find in a Vegas casino lounge, nice arrangements, catchy enjoyable songs, but also no edge or real energy. Music for the Branson set or a family vacation with the grandparents. Stream and buy Never Apart at the link below.

Digster Wednesday Playlists

Today we have another installment of the Digster Wednesday Playlists, with their Sleep Playlists. Quell your insomniac nights with the Peaceful Sleep playlist, 72 songs guaranteed to get you drifting off to la la land. Then there's Digster Sleep, 8 hours of chill music to sooth your over active mind. Or try Wind Down Songs, where you'll find 100 tracks tracks to make even the most over active psyche slow down to a crawl. Try these and all the other Digster Sleep playlists at the link below.

Digster Sleep Playlists

Flesh Eating Foundation: We Are Fucked

UK based electro punks Flesh Eating Foundation are back with their new delicately titled album, We Are Fucked. The ten tracks are hard edged punk from an electronic rather than guitar basis. The album is in your face with a pair of brass knuckles lyrically and musically there is plenty of industrial and noise touches to slice through the dark synths. This is an extremely imaginative and original take on the punk ethos. Lock yourself in your room, turn this up to vegetative state and give your parents the worry they deserve. Stream and buy We Are Fucked at the link below.

The Claudettes: Dance Scandal At The Gymnasium

Chicago band The Claudettes have released their new album Dance Scandal At The Gymnasium. The twelve tracks deliver a rocking version of urban blues, that is stylish and sultry. Frontwoman Berit Ulseth wows with vocals as smooth as a chocolate shake, backed by classy piano work from Johnny Iguana (Junior Wells, Otis Rush) and the tight rhythm section of Zach Verdoorn on bass and Matt Torre on drums. The band colors it's sound with some heavy rock and jazzy touches, to create an album as strong as the Chicago winter. This is a must have. Watch the video for album track Don't Stay With me, then stream and buy Dance Scandal At The Gymnasium at the link below.

Palm Ghosts: Love In Winter

Love In Winter is the new single from Nashville based Palm Ghosts. The track is stylish dream pop, with plenty of twangy guitar lines, interesting synth pads and a nice doubled male/female vocal. The song has a Duran Duran type of instrumental vibe and the whole thing makes you move. Good individual tracks are nice for what they are, but always leave us wanting to hear a proper EP or album and we'd surely like to have more from Palm Ghosts. Stream and buy Love In Winter at the link below.