Do you guys also feel like there is just way too much music coming out nowadays? Lucky for you, we’re here to pick a handful of new releases every week and spoon-feed them to you in a handy-dandy playlist. Now you have no excuse for listening to the same dozen songs since 2004.
The Linda Lindas “No Obligation”
Sometimes some angry garage punk about being fucking pissed off at some idiot just really does the trick. The Linda Lindas are here to deliver that exact order with the title track from their second full length album “No Obligation.” Coming in at just two minutes long, this song is the perfect rager (with all-around impressive musical performances) to play while screaming into a pillow and burning a bunch of old photos because, as they so aptly note, who cares ‘bout their validation?
Chat Pile “Frownland”
Self-described “slacker Okies” Chat Pile is making some of the most exciting music in the underground scene right now, though it’s hard to call them “underground” still when their previous release got them on a Pitchfork best-of list. We’re here to put them on a much less reputable but also less annoying list of our own with their new LP “Cool World.” “Frownland” offers an oppressively heavy soundscape that never ventures into plodding or cliché and has us donning our official Hard Times stank faces.
Zeta “Privilege”
If you have not heard of Venezuelan post-rock outfit Zeta, this needs to be remedied immediately. Their most recent single “Privilege” is an intoxicating mix of atmospheric vocals and production, their signature polyrhythmic drums, and an undeniable angst that make it irresistible to any sad fucks out there who want to spice up their old playlist. Blast this one when you and your significant other are having an argument on the balcony during a lightning storm.
Thirdface “Midian”
One of our contributors described Nashville outfit Thirdface as the “most underrated group in hardcore” and after listening to “Midian,” we are inclined to agree. Do you like Botch but wish the vocals were somehow more insane? Are you going to the SPY/Full of Hell/Better Lovers tour? Then you need to be making yourself infinitely cooler and listening to Thirdface’s next album when it drops in November. That’s an order.
The Barbarians of California “Dopamine Prophecy”
A new heavy metal side project by AWOLNATION frontman Aaron Bruno, called The Barbarians of California, recently released their debut LP and holy cow, it’s really good. “Dopamine Prophecy” alternates between frantic, tortured, and wrathful vocals, with the backing instrumentation expertly oscillating tempos as well. This whole album has us very excited about what utterly panicked, brutal shit they will cook up next.
Gacharic Spin “SPEED GAME”
Japanese pop-rock group Gacharic Spin has been cranking out crazy jazzy fusion jams since the early Obama administration, and they show no signs of stopping with their newest album “Feast.” Think of “SPEED GAME” as a CASIOPEA track on salvia. When you eventually wind up in purgatory for writing Primus fanfiction, this is what the soundtrack to Mario Kart is gonna sound like down there. Sold yet?
If you liked these selections and want dozens more, check out the full playlist with more songs added every week: