“We’re just two singles in and the metaphors are settling. And amongst them, a fine voice is finding its feet in a hunt for a centre and soul…”
Americana
So right here’s the best of 900+ submissions that filled up my inbox since August. From punk through to ‘tronica, glitch through to grunge, from sweet pop and sugared American roots right through to dirt-laden trash…
“‘Hey Hey’ is hard driven blast of a track that leaks filth out of all of its pours. It’s greasy, psychotic-reaction rock n’ roll that belongs in all eras and ears..”
“Consider this an introduction, the rest a warm-glow surprise, it’s a joy to unpick from these clean bedroom roots all the way up to Elliot Smith happy…”
“In semi-lucid lucid arrangements and coarse bible belt imagery, there’s a hard-baked and grim desolation. These are noises that shine after violence, aftermaths of aggression and loss…”
This month’s playlist comes early. Here’s a worldwide blast of ‘tronica, postrock, aggression and indie with trance, rave and trap-clash thrown in…
Back on form. Back on heat. Back on scuzz. Welcome to this month’s sonic roundup…
Continuing their run of dirtbomb-raw singles, EPs and collections, Whisky Stain have released Human Touch.
Rats on the Run 