Japandroids, "Younger Us" Lots of music gets described as "anthemic", and I've sometimes wondered what people mean by it. I think for me, it describes something that you want to shout along with, preferably with other people. Not sing,...
Jonwayne, "Afraid of Us" A tasty drum loop here, and a nice lightweight structure up on top of it. Appropriate for a contemplative track like this one, this is just a solid song all around. Delerium, "Sorrow" A project from a...
They Might Be Giants, "Wait Actually Yeah No" The latest TMBG album finds them returning to their mixed-media approach, producing a combination album/book entitled, uh, Book. It's a typical late-period TMBG album, with lush arrangements and plenty of hooks. At...
The Story So Far, "Line" I don't remember picking up this record, but I guess it's not a huge surprise. Pure Noise Records might be how I found it? Anyway, pleasant enough. But enough of that. Somehow Plex thinks...
Jello Biafra with the Melvins, "Those Dumb Punk Kids (Will Buy Anything)" Just a classic punk gallop here from the Melvins, with Jello's warbling shout in fine form. Delightful stuff. Polyrhythmics, "Cracked Pepper" Those muted horns coming in at...
