Total honesty policy, I don’t have the musical language to speak about the merits of a largely instrumental hip-hop album. What I can say, is that I like what I’m hearing and have blasted the album on repeat multiple times. That’s gotta stand for something.

Really been enjoying the consistent stream of new singles coming from the Bravemaker camp. The latest, “Love the Dawn”, is no exception. Excellent low-key indie rock that turns quite rambunctious. 

It’s a real treat to see that Dan Burns – one half of Action!, the occasional drummer for R. Stevie Moore and a whole host of collaborations – has released Rainbow Cannons on Soundcloud for all to enjoy. It’s an electronic affair that weaves between the outright dancey and more ambient Gaze genres. I think “King of West Bay” might be my personal favorite but further listening is required.

It’s only two tracks but these performances from WOTT staple, Ole Mossy Face, properly capture their emotive force. They’re slow songs but they’re excellent companions for your heat-drenched front porch hangouts. 

Did you know there’s a new Hurts to Laugh track? It’s thick and sludgy as one would expect from the outfit. 

Moreso, did you know the band has very passionate feelings about the new Metallica track? You can read all about that over here. I always enjoy a good rant and this one goes on for quite awhile about their disappointment.

You’ll have to wait until October until the new Goth Babe EP, Shall We, is fully released but you can get a taste of the shoegaze-y goodness by listening to “Dazed” now.

If you go back and listen to the original creations from PANGS, it makes 100% total sense that they’d record a damn fine rendition of this Breeders classic.

I love a good heavy-metal-space-rock concept album. Lots of soaring vocals here and big riffs. Oh, and space wizards and guitar solos for days. I’m already looking forward to part 2.