I’m a big fan of the A.V. Club’s A.V. Undercover web series. I haven’t watched every single episode, but I’ve never been disappointed. Seriously, if you haven’t explored this series already, do it. Do it now.
This particular episode is my favorite at the moment. Maria Paternoster and company fucking slay their rendition of “Skake It Off”. When you’re done here, be sure to check out more A.V. Undercover and Screaming Females’ latest LP – Rose Garden (out now on Don Giovanni).
From Class Actress’ new EP, Movies, out June 23 on Casablanca.
Jamie xx performs “Loud Places” with Romy, Oliver, and a choir on Le Grand Journal. Jamie’s incredible new LP, In Colour, available now on Young Turks.
A few of my favorite new releases this week…
Algiers//Algiers
[algierstheband.com]
Daughn Gibson//Carnation
[facebook.com/daughngibson]
Eternal Summers//Gold and Stone
[eternalsummersband.com]
Florence + The Machine//How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful
[florenceandthemachine.net]
Girlpool//Before The World Was Big
[girlpoolmusic.com]
Jamie xx//In Colour
[jamiexx.com]
Porcelain Raft//Half Awake EP
[porcelainraft.com]
Slaves//Are You Satisfied?
[youareallslaves.com]
SOAK//Before We Forgot How to Dream
[soakmusic.co.uk]
Sun Kil Moon//Universal Themes
[sunkilmoon.com]
Trails and Ways//Pathology
[hiketrailsandways.tumblr.com]
What are your favorite new releases this week?
I’ve had my grubby little hands on Jamie xx’s In Colour for the past week or so and i’m immensely delighted to announce it exceeds all of my expectations. Easily the front runner for my favorite LP of 2015 right now. I’ve always been a fan of Jamie and I love that his signature sound and production are all over this record. But what I love even more is the exploration and experimentation with new sounds and ideas that seems to be bursting out of the record. If you’re a fan of The xx and Jamie’s previous solo offerings, you’ve probably enjoyed In Colour multiple times already. If not, please, please, please, give it a whirl. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
In Colour is out June 1 on Young Turks.