I dunno what the previous level is but this Next Level is certainly interesting. What’s that on the cover? A slug priest holding a three eyed cat while journeying through a field of psychedelic mushrooms? Yes, definitely. To be completely honest, I’ve no idea what I’m listening to but I do know if you played this during your Halloween party you will terrify your friends and potentially drive them to literal madness.
Freebase Masons – Volume 5: Mother of Nothing
If this is half as exciting live as it is recorded, we’re all in for a treat. The real question is, where are Volumes 1 through 4?
Kink Ador – Road to Hell
If this wasn’t partially inspired by The Fifth Element, I’ll be a monkey’s uncle. That’s a compliment btw.
Black Cat Sylvester – Elated Bacon
The video is a weird house party of novelty characters but the song is a pleasant bit of relaxing downtempo. Free download of the track over at Soundcloud.
Zach Vinson – Time for Tea
Zach Vinson is going on tour. To kick off the occasion he’ll be playing The Basement on Oct. 30th. Worth swinging by to see them, they put on a quite a show – as you can see above.
Honey Locust – Honey Pot
First proper preview track from the full-length Official release date is still undeclared but this gives you something to look forward to.
Makeup and Vanity Set – Manifold
Available for pre-order now and full release on Oct 25th is the latest from Makeup and Vanity Set, Manifold. The EP serves as a soundtrack to the short film of the same name by Anthony Scott Burns. Most importantly, it continues the ongoing progression of MAVS ability to craft some seriously foreboding and incredibly eerie soundscapes.Â
Sherbert – “Walk Away” (Single)
You may have already heard this via The Cream already but if not, here’s your chance to hear some great girl-vs-boy melancholy pop music.
Roman Candle – Debris preview
Wow, this new Roman Candle stuff is a surprising turn. Loving this new direction. You can pre-order it here and hear the whole thing immediately. Good deal!
Netherfriends – Murfreesboro, TN
It’s true that Netherfriends is not from the surrounding Nashville area but it’s always good to see the State’s best little community get its due. Listen to “Murfreesboro, TN.”
NORM
is best known for his damn-near-perfect pop-rock undertakings but he also dabbles in the blips and bloops. Loving this dancey piece of work “Sega Genesis” that I stumbled on via his Soundcloud. More like this pls!
You know that phrase “Ignorance Is Bliss”? I’m embracing it fully when listening to the offerings of Truth Bubble
. I don’t know the backstory here but this mashup of JUSTICE, Big Freedia and a host of others is mesmerizing. Absolutely love that this spawned from the Nashville area.