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Beach Slang - Younger Us YTV

In preparation for their upcoming LP release, Beach Slang have treated us to this cracker of a cover. Younger Us is a track originally by the Japandroids from way back in 2012. If you are knowledgeable of the original track, you will be well aware that this new version from Beach Slang isn't leaps and bounds different from the Japandroids original. Coincidentally, the main element that differentiates the two is the main reason I love this track. That factor is the vocals from one Mr James Alex, more down tuned and abrasive just how I like it, and hopefully you do to. Enjoy!

Kings Of Leon - Waste A Moment YTV

If there was ever a band I was desperately missing and didn't even know it, it has to be Kings Of Leon and this track Waste A Moment is the perfect first release. Great guitar sound as always and the classic Caleb Followill singin' drawl to know you are in safe hands. The perfect mixture of Americana roots rock and Indie boy rock. It guarantees to take me straight to the heart of Tennessee and feel like one of the gang. Lets hope for some more bangers from these guys. Enjoy! 

Scott & Charlene's Wedding - Don't Bother Me YTV

Off of Scott & Charlene's third album is this great track Don't Bother Me. Sing along grooves that seem to define slacker garage rock. The track seems to stay just under the energised level, despite the vocals ending up getting more and more frantic as the song goes on. One of my best bits from the video is the straight up Slash moment on top of a truck from the killer guitarist Jill Tucker. Also their album which was released last Friday ain't half bad either, be sure to check it out. Enjoy!

Dinosaur Jr. - Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not AA

August has passed by and left a trail of classic LPs in its wake.You can check out my full favourites HERE. Most honourable mentions go to Lydia Loveless, Dead Gaze, Field Mouse and Big Eyes because the top 3 was a close call between all of these guys: 

My third favourite is Impossible Dream by the uber talented Haley Bonar. At my first few listens I heard a great indie rock sound but after a while the power of the lyrics hit me, made me sit up and pay attention. With tracks like Called You Queen, you can really hear the quality of the songwriting alongside the talented guitar and other instrumentation. Just call me 'Mr Stupid' because this is only the first I have heard of her. Apparently she has been busy making 5+ other albums up until now that are a must listen to for me and most possibly you too. Check out the awesome Kismet Kill single below.

Second up is Katy Goodman + Greta Morgans Take It, It's Yours. That's right Katy from La Sera and Vivian Girls fame and Greta Morgan from The Hush Sound and Gold Motel. Together they have produced this chill LP of punk cover songs. My personal favourite tracks are Where Eagles Dare (originally by The Misfits) because they kept the great tempo to it and also the vocal contradiction of the dreamy sounding mildly offensive language, and Ever Fallen In Love (video below) which they turn into a haunting number with its simplicity and sparseness. They could almost be producing an incantation against an ex lover.   

And finally, Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not by Dinosaur Jr. I was expecting great things from these boys and they delivered in bucket loads with this LP. Released early on in August, this album is packed with tracks that are as good as anything I have heard from them in the past. Their quality in songwriting and producing has not changed and if anything, has improved with each release they have put out so far. They are one band I can 99.9% guarantee that I will love all their music to come. Stand out track for me for one is Love Is.... It is a bit of a ballad filled with emotion. Love It! Hear another instant classic Goin Down below!