I feel like sweetness is something everyone could use right now, and Holy Hive delivers a heaping teaspoon of it on “Float Back To You.” This is the title track to their first LP, the follow-up to the EP Harping. Holy Hive is made up of singer-songwriter Paul Spring, acclaimed drummer Homer Steinweiss (Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings), and bassist Joe Harrison. Float Back To … Continue reading Holy Hive-Float Back To You
Even in times of great stress, you can count on Khruangbin to keep it funky. Yesterday the Houston-based dynamos announced a new album called Mordechai, due out in June. This will be their second release of 2020, following an EP collaboration with Leon Bridges that came out back in February. Despite the current condition of the world, it doesn’t sound like the trio has any … Continue reading Khruangbin-Time (You and I)
I am fascinated by pieces of art that show up during some kind of huge event. Books, movies, photos….anything that gives a glimpse of what it’s like in the moment. When you don’t have the comfort of hindsight or perspective, you only have your thoughts and feelings to guide you. The only thing you can capture is the humanity of that single instant. Unfortunately, most … Continue reading Iceage-Lockdown Blues
This week has been full of awesome new music announcements. One that might have slipped under your radar is the new single from Margaret Glaspy that came out yesterday. Glaspy has been a force over the last few years, receiving praise for her strong songwriting and memorable performances (and I’m keeping my fingers crossed for that Margert Glasper Trio collaboration that pops into my head … Continue reading Margaret Glaspy-Stay With Me
If you’re looking to buy some new albums on my birthday, this week has been a real boon for you. Yesterday Perfume Genius announced his latest, due out May 15, and today Jess Williamson followed suit by announcing her own new record dropping at the same time. Sorceress lands in about three months, and the lead single is now available for all to hear. “Wind … Continue reading Jess Williamson-Wind On Tin
