Let the good times roll

J. D. McPherson

Following on from his debut Signs and Signifiers J.D. McPherson is back with the lively Let the good times roll. Fans of Rock n´Roll and Rockabilly will appreciate this one and it’s definitely going to feature of year’s Best of Lists. The record masterfully combines great dance tunes like Let the good times roll and Head over heels with gorgeous ballads such as Bridgebuilder. Stock up on energy with this one.

Policy

Will Butler

Arcade Fire member Will Butler has just released his
first solo album. There are eight songs on the record and his multi-instrumental role in his brother-led band is showcased in the mix of different styles heard on this debut. Garage, pop, rock and funk are all present. The intense What I want is the clearest example of the record’s strength.

La calma chicha

Tulsa

Miren Iza grows on every record that she releases. While her lyrics are as intense as ever, there is a
little more light let in on this record. Musically she’s used electronica and samplers and the songs are very gracefully put together. Her arrangements for the songs live have added a new dimension and it’s plain to see we are witnessing an artist in evolution.

Carrie & Lowell

Sufjan Stevens

Each Sufjan Stevens’ record release is a special occasion and it really sparks a lot of interest. Primarily based around his voice and guitar, the songwriter has come up with a folk pop disc. His mother, Carrie, and stepfather, Lowell, are the protagonists on this album. Though the songs may seem simple, there are some really special arrangements and this really is a powerful record.

Everything will be alright in the end

Weezer

Weezer are a fine example of the ups and downs that a band that has been on the go for more than 20 years lives through. They went from the strong songs
on their debut The Blue Album, heavily influenced by
what was in vogue at the time, to writing rubbish like Can´t stop partying. From that mixed bag they have returned to what they were doing when they started out. We like Ain´t got nobody and Go away because it brings us back to our teenage days.

Canciones Desde La Tumba

Euskodemos

This compilation, brings together a number of rock
bands that were doing the rounds in the Basque Country from 1981 to 1986. It’s a mixture of symphonic rock, punk, afterpunk and mod. Eight bands and sixteen tunes accompanied by a booklet. The record digs up songs from demos and early recordings by the likes of Neon Provos, featuring Josetxo Bicho or the pre-Cancer Moon Los Extraños.