Lianne La Havas by Lianne La Havas “Lianne La Havas‘ previous LP, Blood, almost topped the album chart in the U.K. and was up for a Grammy in the U.S. The singer/songwriter was dissatisfied — not with its reception but with compromises that left her feeling that it wasn’t a pure expression of herself. To name…
Mordechai by Khruangbin Khruangbin’s third album is nothing groundbreaking but does exhibit a subtle evolution of their sound. This is late-night music that will make your mind slow down. The musical elements mesh well. The deep steadiness of the rhythm section, the serpentine guitar lines, the voices that seem to float like purple smoke. There’s…
It’s Only Us by Monophonics “Well into their second decade with four albums in the rearview, Monophonics tighten their alliance with Ohio’s Colemine Records, the dusty soul specialists who have issued some of their singles, for It’s Only Us. Recorded at their Transistor Sound Studio home base, this is a little trippier and looser than the preceding Sound of…
50 years ago was a revolutionary time for music – an eclectic range of sounds was vibrating off vinyl and into the air and ears everywhere. Here are 50 albums you ought to know if you wanna be hip. The Beatles The Beatles [White Album] The Jimi Hendrix Experience Electric Ladyland The Velvet Underground White…
Kalu & The Electric Joint – Austin-based psychedelic soul blues
An expansive blend of pastoral psychedelia, mutant progressive rock, and sonic astral projections, Drakkar lays down soulful grooves on their self-titled debut that will have you bopping around in a nocturnal nowhere. Listen
Drop into a groovy dream with some far-out visuals and a smooth bassline. We haven’t felt this way since ’69, man.