Now that you’ve thrown away another cheaply made and ill-fitting costume, there’s nothing left to do but sit back, relax, and have several full-blown panic attacks about the current and future state of the nation. We’re not saying it’s not important to worry, but you should probably give yourself some breaks here and there. Fortunately, no matter how chaotic and unsettling the world gets, artists are constantly churning out new material. Here are six new tracks you can put on while you disassociate until Wednesday morning.
Bartees Strange ‘Too Much’
If you’re still somehow celebrating Halloween today, you’ll be happy to know that indie rock phenomenon Bartees Strange has released a new track from his upcoming album ‘Horror.’ Though ‘Too Much’ won’t appear next to ‘Monster Mash’ on next year’s spooky playlist, the riffage here is so good it’s kind of scary. Sonic attributes aside, the accompanying video is worthy of b-horror status and has already been giving several of our interns intractable night terrors.
Chastity Belt ‘That Guy’
Your favorite band’s favorite band, the beloved indie quartet Chastity Belt return with an excellent new single ‘That Guy.’ The track was initially recorded for last year’s excellent comeback album ‘Live Laugh Love’ but didn’t quite make the perfect cut of the record. As expected, a Chastity Belt song that isn’t good enough to make it on one of their albums is still better than some bands’ entire discographies.
Tunde Adebimpe ‘Magnetic’
TV On The Radio’s frontman Tunde Adebimpe is primed to release his solo debut and first record for famed label Sub Pop next year. Whereas most artists tend to dial back their sound for solo records, Adebimpe seems to be keeping the energy going strong. His debut single ‘Magnetic’ is frenetic dance-punk ripper that wouldn’t sound out of place on the upcoming TOTR tour, but still manages to evoke a fresh, new and individual tone. AKA, way less sad than your solo debut.
The Cure ‘Warsong’
It’s hard to believe it, but The Cure’s long threatened new album has finally been thrust upon us. ‘Songs of a Lost World’ marks the goth progenitors’ first collection of new music in 16 years. Some of our nerdiest and saddest writers have even gone as far as to say it’s their best album since the ‘90s. We’re not sure about that, but it is very good. To help ease you into the massive display of ambient goth-rock fuckery, we suggest starting with one of the few tracks that is under 6 minutes long.
Fucked Up ‘Someday’
On Friday, Fucked Up surprise released their fourth album in less than two years. It should be noted that this album comes on the heels of an 11 track record they wrote, recorded, and released within a 24 hour span. Considering how long it’s taken to put the ‘finishing touches’ on your 6-song solo debut, the band is currently outpacing you by nearly 4000%. There’s no need to be so depressed you quit music, though. The album is so good it might inspire you to fuck with the snare on track 3 for another 8 hours before completely rerecording the whole track.
LCD Soundsystem ‘x-ray eyes’
Bust out that knee brace and pop a couple ibuprofen, cause it’s time to dance! That’s right. LCD Soundsystem is back with a brand new jam, ‘x-ray eyes.’ The track has reportedly been culled from sessions that will form the whole of the band’s first new album in nearly a decade. If the popping sound that your hip is making to the beat of this one doesn’t concern you, the fact that 2017 was 7 years ago will be sure to do the trick. The band’s mastermind James Murphy has advised fans not to expect an album announcement any time soon as that is time better spent wishing in vain for your youth.
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