NEEDTOBREATHE - Hard Love JA

I've said it before and I'll say it again, my posts are better appreciated late than never. At least it is another reason that helps me go to sleep at night. So anyway yet another absolutely fabulous month of musaac from the likes of Johnny Foriegner, The Julie Ruin, Biffy Clyro and many more to all be checked out HERE. Without any further ado let's start the countdown.

First up at the number 3 position is the self titled Viola Beach album. These guys have produced 9 tracks of jangle-tastic indie rock delight which gives me hints of a more mainstream Peace, which ain't no bad thing. The LP as a whole seems to fly by with charm and sunshine and leaves me constantly in a good mood. Be sure to watch the video below, then go get the record! 

In the second place is Blink-182s California. I knew I could count on these guys for another cracking album. Despite the recent line up changes the Blink boys have rarely/never left me disappointed when it comes to the music. Having been released early on in the month, I have listened to this album repeatedly some would say too much. But that should be taken as pure signs to how good the music is. Straight up power blasting out of the gate, you know you are listening to Blink-182 with their classic vocals and musical style that most 20-somethings have become accustomed to. The only rest-bites come from the midway mark Built This Pool and the final Brohemian Rhapsody. Check out the absolute banger Bored To Death below! 

And at number Juan with a bullet is NEEDTOBREATHEs Hard Love. This LP easily was my top pick, mainly due to the song Great Night which is the video below. I have equally impressed and shocked myself with the amount I have listened to it over and over again. It must be some kind of magic witchcraft that NTB and Shovels & Rope combined produce that got me so hooked. The rest of the album isn't any slacker either. If Great Night is 12/10 the rest is a solid 10/10 for sure. Melodic and catchy most of the way through, balancing the line of ballady belters and heartfelt jams this is one well crafted album, check them out below! 

The Superjesus AS

For this months Artist Showcase, I wanted to shout about The Superjesus. This 4 piece are from Adelaide, Australia and have released 3 albums to date from the late 90s through to the early 00s. The lead singer is one Sarah McLeod and for me is the power house that draws me into the tracks. Her vocals really show off her accent and unique tone which is something I find amazing to hear.

All of the albums that there have released so far (Sumo, Jet Age & Rock Music) have been masterpieces and things I could listen to at any time of day but the progression from Sumo through to Rock Music has definitely been in my favour because RM has to be my favourite release from these guys so far. The highlights being the often varying of emotion from track to track with the slower more aggressive tracks blended in perfectly with the more upbeat poppy rock songs. A couple of my top songs are Stick Together which I have listened to an embarrassing amount of times on repeat and Over & Out which you can listen to yourself in the video below. 

They have also released the single for a new album that will be released at some point in 2016 which I am super pumped for. Keep up with the band HERE or check out their Facebook HERE You could even throw them a bone of a Like or two if you want. Enjoy!

  

IYESAYA - Monster SCS

This song totally surprised me when I was going through my SC feed the other day. Monster by IYESAYA is such a unique and brilliant take on song-writing and lyricism, in my head he has created a niche genre to call his own. Occasionally in my head I try to compare songs or artists to other similar people to have something of a reference point (which I know can diminish from the artist themselves) but he has a such a strong individual sound that it sort of expanded my previously child sized mind, *queue Explosion sound effect* The track is definitely powerful and has the raw quality that I seemingly always bang on about and I am looking forward to more great tracks from the kid. Download his track and more great music at the Art Is Hard Records website artishardrecords.limitedrun.com and enjoy the song below!