She-Devils Deliver Unconventional Nostalgia on Debut LP

sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The Man-Eaters were a fictional all-lady biker gang that terrorized a small Florida town and attacked a rival male biker gang, according to the IMDB description of the 1968 movie She-Devils On Wheels. This is the same film that the Montreal-based duo She-Devils cites as its namesake, but the DIY pop band doesn’t share the movie’s aggressive tone. Instead, their … Continue reading She-Devils Deliver Unconventional Nostalgia on Debut LP

I Come to Shanghai is a psych pop band from Athens, GA, which invites comparisons to the Elephant 6 roster–and those comparisons wouldn’t be overly misleading! Their sound on “Swept Out in the Storm” takes liberties with structure and rhythm, and every risk pays off tenfold. The third LP from ICTS is titled Low Pressure and is due out 9/29. Pre-order on Bandcamp.  Source: Bandcamp Continue reading

Coming soon is a historic re-release for Jackie Shane, the accomplished jazz singer who came to prominence in the ‘60s in Toronto. The press release for the re-issue does an excellent job telling her story concisely, so read below for more info. The double LP is due out 10/20; pre-order.  Recognized by genre aficionados as one of the greatest singers and most riveting stage presences in … Continue reading

Stefanie Drootin and Chris Senseney of Big Harp Didn’t Stutter in New Project, Umm

sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The instrumentation of Umm’s debut record Double Worshipper occasionally takes off with bouncing rhythms that can turn into extended jams on the drop of a dime. Hearing the natural dexterity they have with their instruments, especially in tracks like “Total Collapse of the Sun,” one can see how much fun this was for Drootin and Senseney to record. Read more.  … Continue reading Stefanie Drootin and Chris Senseney of Big Harp Didn’t Stutter in New Project, Umm

Stefanie Drootin and Chris Senseney of Big Harp Didn’t Stutter in New Project, Umm

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The instrumentation of Umm’s debut record Double Worshipper occasionally takes off with bouncing rhythms that can turn into extended jams on the drop of a dime. Hearing the natural dexterity they have with their instruments, especially in tracks like “Total Collapse of the Sun,” one can see how much fun this was for Drootin and Senseney to record. Read more.  Umm … Continue reading Stefanie Drootin and Chris Senseney of Big Harp Didn’t Stutter in New Project, Umm

Childhood always evoke a glimmering nostalgia in their music, evidenced magnificently in the clip for the bass-driven single, “Cameo.” This comes from their new album, Universal High, which came out last Friday. Listen and buy it on Bandcamp.  Continue reading

Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home

sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Hidden in the niche of bedroom folk pop is a new Australian outfit, The Royal Parks, who have just released their debut album, Suburb Home. The group is from Melbourne, which is also home to the national park that doubles as their namesake. The band explains that they chose this moniker because of its connection to Melbourne’s indigenous population, … Continue reading Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home