neddyoThe return of the #recommNeds, #newmusic recommendations, perhaps stuff that is off your radar. All worth a listen!
Gonna continue to post these M/W/F...
2023.1
Rozi Plain: Prize
Used to be that I'd introduce Rozi Plain as "plays with This is the Kit" and she's in that family, which may mean nothing to you. But with this record, she's a bona fide all on her own, no qualifiers needed. Complex, satisfying songwriting with nifty surprises lurking underneath an electroBritfolk exterior. Best release of the early year, a great way to start 2023.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/54wyPNueynFWwQJdpkts2f?si=I-Qo3LsHT7CFEeZl2nVDVQ
2023.2
London Odense Ensemble: Jaiyede Sessions, Vol 2
Jams, jams, jams! Just as good as volume 1 and you already have listened to that a thousand times, right? Right!?? In-studio, high-octane Eurojam improv to the Nth degree. Enoughsaid. On the El Paraiso label. Enoughsaider.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7w45c3a5C28YegXTblB55g?si=M3mRW_fKQ9WqTD4dMBygpg
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/jaiyede-sessions-vol-2/1660185613
2023.3
Nicolas Godin: Fire of Love
One half of the one and only Air, Godin may be even more intriguing as a solo artist, everything he puts out is magic. This is technically a soundtrack to a nature documentary, and works on that storytelling level, but also is a treasure trove of grooves and intriguing mindtwist. So good. Enjoy!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1A2FqRl103QAef0Uqu9WcW?si=knV6jCKrS3K4Il-GvYmLbA
2023.4
Glyders: Maria's Hunt
After a year of feeling out of the loop, I'm very much into new-music-discovery mode again, and here's an early year new-to-me'er that'll likely be in the rotation for a while. This Chicago trio has found a sweet spot in whatever overlap exists between cosmic country and garage psych. Nice spot! Enjoy!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4s6QqAz77rQ8wK5sH9MJLs?si=o9bATo4RQf6jeqR9hJ_v2Q
Bandcamp: https://glyders.bandcamp.com/album/marias-hunt
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/marias-hunt/1649385996
2023.5
abracadabra: shapes & colors
What a delightful surprise this one is. Low key psych pop grooves from this California duo just feel right. This is one of those creeper albums that goes from "hmmm not bad" to "I really dig this" to "dang, this is great!" as you go from start to finish. What could be better? Enjoy!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5BGBT8zHD3JnriQc4sYgcS?si=3KQ4g3irQ12PfEwa2BjLWg
Bandcamp: https://abracadabraoakland.bandcamp.com/album/shapes-colors
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/shapes-colors/1649236735
2023.6
Matt Costa: Matt Costa x Zero
Costa is maybe under the radar a bit with some really great easygoing folkrock vibes. I really enjoy almost everything he puts out, to tell you the truth. This one is a little bit different, though, I believe this EP is a soundtrack to a skateboarding video? Regardless, it's short and sweet; part instrumental, but all very easy to love. I think you'll dig it! Enjoy!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1disWWTSg5EIfLYZB6JczH?si=4pazv94USOKLAhllmV6etg
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/matt-costa-x-zero-ep/1664595654
2023.7
King Tuff: Smalltown Stardust
Sometimes an artist might be kinda out of sight/out of mind... Until they pop back up & drop an exquisite banger on you that has you going "oh yeah!" Get strong "oh yeah!" vibes from this one, every track something fresh and worthy of a repeat listen. Call it rock and roll, call it whatever, it's alive and well in Tuff's hands. Enjoy!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6tvYZyoxDRTIOVUwWH6ttG?si=HQjxKT0ORUK7wfa7TmJFXg
Bandcamp: https://kingtuff.bandcamp.com/album/smalltown-stardust
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/smalltown-stardust/1647927526
2023.8
numün: Book of Beyond
Fridays can go either way, let's rock or let's chill. This one is for those currently inclined for the latter. This is extreme chill music, beautifully glacial, light fingertip touch ambient. Declutter your mind with floating guitars, pedal steel, minimalism at its finest. Enjoy!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3xi2Fs4aPnaTcfjB3Ja82o?si=sosC2r1XQKqjYTt4gRx5Ow
Bandcamp: https://numunband.bandcamp.com/album/book-of-beyond
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/book-of-beyond/1655212200
2023.9
The Go! Team: Get Up Sequences Part Two
I freakin love this band & feel like either everyone else is crazy for not loving them just as much or... I'm crazy? Gotta be the former! Their latest is on-brand next level, high-energy, FUN. This is happy, get-psyched music with heart & smarts & that British je ne sais quoi. How could you not freakin love this band? Enjoy!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4wkclV3QQZPnjFWBqqrgzh?si=wsmhDscOQ0eukR32upuZqA
Bandcamp: https://thegoteam.bandcamp.com/album/get-up-sequences-part-two
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/get-up-sequences-part-two/1645229134
Eli@Neddyo Saw them at the Paradise almost 20 years ago (fun as hell) and because they get so little love every time a new album comes out I am surprised to find they still exist.
@liffy agree. Seen em a couple times, always great. Maybe they're big in England.