Week of September 19, 2021
Listening selections for the week of September 19, 2021—featuring the latest from Greer, Makthaverskan, The War On Drugs and more—best enjoyed with Pour Coffee Co.’s Caballero, for a summery melange of banana, cocoa and nut.
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Highlights include:
Awesome new power pop from Greer
The latest in dark Swedish indie from Makthaverskan
A spectacular sounding empty-calories anthem from The War on Drugs and Lucius
The light and playful title track from Teleman’s forthcoming Sweet Morning - EP
The Chayla Hope Choice Find of the Week: a ruminative R&B fever dream from the Internet and Odd Future alumni SYD
For fans of classic Justin Timberlake, sensual contemporary R&B from JMSN
One of Donda more gorgeous moments, as reviewed this past week
The impeccably arranged and recorded opening track of T. Rex’s Electric Warrior, which turns 50 this week
Two scorching metal tunes discovered during a catch up listening session of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s recent releases
Dank Middle Eastern psych rock from Ouzo Bazooka’s superb new Dalya
A watershed moment for ‘90s rock and dance music from Primal Scream’s classic Screamadelica, which turns 30 this week
The best of a number of worthy remixes on Lady Gaga’s adventurous new remix album Dawn of Chromatica, reviewed this past week
Straight bars from Armand Hammer and Open Mike Eagle over some ill production
Something new for guitarist extraordinaire Pat Methey; a jazz suite fusing elements of prog rock, organ jazz, post-bop and Afro-Latin grooves
Thrillingly groovy experimental electronica from Melbourne’s Big Yawn
Progressive echoing indie from siblings Edwin and Andy White
The original, decidedly more punk rock mix of R.E.M.’s “Radio Free Europe”
Life-giving polyrhythmic rapture from Fela Kuti’s early discography
A new single from My Morning Jacket that I mostly like for its late searing guitar soloing
The punk blues fury of Omaha, Nebraska’s sadly defunct Brimstone Howl
Another thrilling teaser from Chelsea Carmichael’s sure-to-be-excellent debut album, The River Doesn’t Like Strangers, out October 22
Sweltering modern rumba from Orquesta Akokán’s anticipated Daptone Records release 16 Rayos