One of my favorite recurring activities on the bird site was sharing Bandcamp music recommendations. Bandcamp Friday (when the website waives the fees for artists) is 2 weeks away, so let’s try this at a leisurely pace.
What’s a new Bandcamp release you’ve really enjoyed? Post your recommendation in the replies. Open to all genres and styles, but looking especially for ones that the usual websites haven’t publicized.
I really enjoy Bonnie Trash, a goth rock duo (sisters!) from Ontario. Goth isn't usually my thing, but they keep it simple (e.g., favoring that "Be My Baby" beat), torchy, and rockin'.
9 track album
Another Bandcamp album I've been returning frequently to is Spectral, the latest by Madeleine Cocolas. Emotional, unsettling ambient drone music layered over intimate piano/guitar figures and field recordings.
8 track album
@leonardnevarez Have you heard The Leaf Library? I've fallen for them really hard; It's like all my favorite things about early Stereolab, Yo La Tengo, Broadcast, Low, and The Clientele all mixed together.
They're pretty prolific, but this new "B-Sides and such" compilation they released last month is particularly good and serves as a good intro to them.
https://theleaflibrary.bandcamp.com/album/library-music-volume-one
16 track album
@brianpjcronin I love the Leaf Library! They definitely fill the void of Stereolab and Broadcast. I got this and a whole lot of whole bunch of their other releases while waiting for a proper follow-up to The World Is A Bell.
https://theleaflibrary.bandcamp.com/album/the-world-is-a-bell
10 track album
@leonardnevarez
https://theblackwaterfever.bandcamp.com/album/temptator
They were great opening for The Hu
10 track album
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9 track album
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