I go out of my way to listen to new music as much as possible. I created a playlist at the start of last year simply titled 'To Listen' and began adding albums, new and old, which I haven't heard to this playlist. I have a sedentary job where I am allowed to have headphones on throughout the day. As of writing, the playlist has 2849 songs and makes up 182hrs 2mins of music. I am only up to June of last year - as in I added so much music that I am only now listening to the albums I added during June of 2023.
I mean, just that line up. Keyon is new to me but the other guys have been staples for years (anyone else catch Common at Soulfest in Western Springs?). Lush and cruisy, I love this whole album- Foreverland f. Laura Mvula is another fav from it- esp on warm summer evenings.
Everything you ever enjoyed about the best Gabriel, simple, thoughtful lyrics, lush arrangement, and a cracking, singalong chorus. Like he never left- which of course he didn’t but this is his most accessible since Up.
This Aussie soul/funk group founded by Lance Ferguson (who’s Rare Groove Spectrum was a fav in the summer of 2022) gives me the early-1990s Aus soul vibes of the Rockmelons and if you remember them you’ll know what your in for with this album. Plenty of horns and funky rhythms. Features kiwis Kings on Everything Gonna Be OK.
Run out of time, but of course all of Troy Kingi’s Time Wasters- esp. Fantasy League which I hope we hear live again at Morningside Block Party after they tore it up on the album release tour, and Christoph El Truento’s Circle of Friends feat, Ladi6, Avantdale Bowling Club and the ubiquitous Troy- my fav of 2023.
Hey, I find quite a few new songs on tiktok - here are some albums I've come across recently: Honeymoon Phase by Passion Mango, The Lo-Fis - Steve Lacy, Saturn Return - Soft Plastics, Crispy Crunchy Nothing - PACKS and Tracey Denim - Bar Italia.
I live in Taumarunui, (no I didn't write the main trunk line song)
With mobility issues, I sit at a blank screen most days and see what transpires.
I can't understand why no mention has been made about NZ On Air which is effectively a government censor. Anyone who writes for adult audiences gets rejected very time. A number of musos have resorted to social media over the fact.
I've been finding new music by following music journos on Twitter
The best thing atm is the debut album by aprxel, tapetumludicum<3, from members of the Mona Evie collective based in Hanoi, and I hear there's a new Mona Evie album on the way. Anzinng stuff, if you want an introduction check my own bkig.
The things I listened to this morning.... Arab strap "bliss", Nadine shad "greatest dancer", Nina Simone selections off pastel Blues, some of future islands album released yesterday, and editors EBM. Sleater Kinney's new album is great too!
I feel like there were always new bands coming out in the early 2000s and so much music journalism then! It’s sad that Vice is going and there’s no pitchfork anymore. I keep listening to that era for nostalgia but need to scope out new stuff so thanks for this idea.
1. Sports by Viagra Boys
2. Texas Sun by Khruangbin, Leon Bridges
3. It Followed Them by Carnivorous Plant Society
4. Mr. Motivator by Idles
5. School by Pip Blom
None of these are I guess brand new but newish for me!
I turned down a free ticket to Khruangbin and I deeply regret it now - will definitely go to the next one. Thanks for these! I'm gonna check them out over the weekend (except for Idles, who are already on high rotate here).
I go out of my way to listen to new music as much as possible. I created a playlist at the start of last year simply titled 'To Listen' and began adding albums, new and old, which I haven't heard to this playlist. I have a sedentary job where I am allowed to have headphones on throughout the day. As of writing, the playlist has 2849 songs and makes up 182hrs 2mins of music. I am only up to June of last year - as in I added so much music that I am only now listening to the albums I added during June of 2023.
My song recommendations are:
- Ladybug by TWRP
- Dramatic by MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS
- Motions by glass beach
- Plastic by Cheekface
- Takahashi Timing by Yin Yin
5 right now…
Find Your Peace - Keyon Harold, Common, Rober Glasper
https://open.spotify.com/track/2WIHHJOW69aPYpOhXkuHQ0?si=SgFHsAnbQA2ivobgm-EB2w
I mean, just that line up. Keyon is new to me but the other guys have been staples for years (anyone else catch Common at Soulfest in Western Springs?). Lush and cruisy, I love this whole album- Foreverland f. Laura Mvula is another fav from it- esp on warm summer evenings.
i/o - bright-side mix - Peter Gabriel
https://open.spotify.com/track/18DVYeuIZlnLUF2jFprqo3?si=E8TnOARCRL-8ZrDDysaFsw
Everything you ever enjoyed about the best Gabriel, simple, thoughtful lyrics, lush arrangement, and a cracking, singalong chorus. Like he never left- which of course he didn’t but this is his most accessible since Up.
This Is How You Do It- The Bamboos
https://open.spotify.com/track/7q3QUR3WdKIhecs2Jo4nv7?si=W4YlwRFPSpalr6p3QFIHrg
This Aussie soul/funk group founded by Lance Ferguson (who’s Rare Groove Spectrum was a fav in the summer of 2022) gives me the early-1990s Aus soul vibes of the Rockmelons and if you remember them you’ll know what your in for with this album. Plenty of horns and funky rhythms. Features kiwis Kings on Everything Gonna Be OK.
Run out of time, but of course all of Troy Kingi’s Time Wasters- esp. Fantasy League which I hope we hear live again at Morningside Block Party after they tore it up on the album release tour, and Christoph El Truento’s Circle of Friends feat, Ladi6, Avantdale Bowling Club and the ubiquitous Troy- my fav of 2023.
Love this, thanks Steve :)
Hey, I find quite a few new songs on tiktok - here are some albums I've come across recently: Honeymoon Phase by Passion Mango, The Lo-Fis - Steve Lacy, Saturn Return - Soft Plastics, Crispy Crunchy Nothing - PACKS and Tracey Denim - Bar Italia.
This is what I want! Thank you Koren - will dive in over the weekend :)
Found this blog via a NZ Herald podcast.
I live in Taumarunui, (no I didn't write the main trunk line song)
With mobility issues, I sit at a blank screen most days and see what transpires.
I can't understand why no mention has been made about NZ On Air which is effectively a government censor. Anyone who writes for adult audiences gets rejected very time. A number of musos have resorted to social media over the fact.
Am holding back this new song. It is simply guitar and female vocals. Extremely annoying that the decision-making cretins at NZ On Air will reject it. https://www.bandlab.com/user6818126839839426/i-need-you-master-353653b2
Not new music but NPR’s music journalism is still strong, bolstered by the success of tiny desk I think and their New Music Fridays is a nice way to avoid your own algorithm https://www.npr.org/2024/01/26/1197958591/all-songs-considered-new-music-friday-january-26
Great rec Elaine - have just subscribed. The latest episode is all about what I tried to sum up here. Thank you!
I've been finding new music by following music journos on Twitter
The best thing atm is the debut album by aprxel, tapetumludicum<3, from members of the Mona Evie collective based in Hanoi, and I hear there's a new Mona Evie album on the way. Anzinng stuff, if you want an introduction check my own bkig.
The things I listened to this morning.... Arab strap "bliss", Nadine shad "greatest dancer", Nina Simone selections off pastel Blues, some of future islands album released yesterday, and editors EBM. Sleater Kinney's new album is great too!
Love love love that Sleater Kinney album - wish they were at Laneway! Will check these out asap, thanks for the recs!
I feel like there were always new bands coming out in the early 2000s and so much music journalism then! It’s sad that Vice is going and there’s no pitchfork anymore. I keep listening to that era for nostalgia but need to scope out new stuff so thanks for this idea.
1. Sports by Viagra Boys
2. Texas Sun by Khruangbin, Leon Bridges
3. It Followed Them by Carnivorous Plant Society
4. Mr. Motivator by Idles
5. School by Pip Blom
None of these are I guess brand new but newish for me!
I turned down a free ticket to Khruangbin and I deeply regret it now - will definitely go to the next one. Thanks for these! I'm gonna check them out over the weekend (except for Idles, who are already on high rotate here).