Lonerism

Tame Impala

Tame Imapala are an Australian band that blend rock and the psychedelic. Kevin Parker has written some quite emotional tunes for their second album, songs based on a mix of synthesisers and guitars that are quite light and hypnotic. The vocal melodies on “Be above it”, “Elephant” and “Endors toi” are masterfully crafted.

Celebration rock

Japandroids

In the wake of The Black Keys two-piece bands are a somewhat blossoming phenomenon. Brian King and David Prowse make up one of these and their calling card is down ‘n’ dirty rabid rock ‘n’ roll with songs like “Evil´s sway” that bristle with Hüsker Dü-esque guitar riffs. The kind of drug you happily overdose on.

Channel Orange

Frank Ocean

Frank Ocean has become the symbol of R&B in the USA.
He backs the vocal register he uses with innovative
arrangements with electronica foundations. He certainly has a big personality and goes beyond dubstep. Songs to listen out for in addition to “Lost” are “Sierra Leone”, “Monk” and “Pink Matter”.

Shields

Grizzly Bear

The Brooklyn band once again prove that they are
strong songwriters. This record shows off their
poppier side and will definitely make you feel better if you have been floored emotionally. Look no further than on songs like “Sleepin Ute”, “Yet again”, “Gunshy” or “A simple answer”. Listen to it once and you’ll be listening to it over and again.

Swans

The Seer

Michael Gira has released a two-hour long double album and the songs here are to-the-bone raw compositions built around sluggish repetitive structures. It’s a really powerful record that is accompanied by a spectacular live show. One of the best releases of the year. Dark rituals that will
entrap you.

Cantus Caterva

Hasier Oleaga

Hasier Oleaga is the drummer in Ruper Ordorika’s
band. His peculiar way of playing the drums caught
our attention a while back and now here he is with his own offering. He brings together different generations and has come up with catchy melodies like those on “Tapitan Tabernikola”. We can’t get “Hamairugarrena” out of our heads at the moment.