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!
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!
A bit of a taster from their upcoming second album is the single Punks In A Disco Bar from my boys Beach Slang, (when I say my boys I mean I have never actually met or even talked to any member of the band, safe to say strangers at best). And this week isn't as much of a video as more of a still image but the music accompanying it is what counts. A brief 2:40 of a song that almost expectantly flies by with punkish charm, PIADB does a damn fine job with the instrumentation levels, not overly prioritising the vocals and truly showing off some sweet ass guitar licks and other great beats for me and you both to enjoy!.
Today is my 24th birthday (Woo Hoo!) and what better way to celebrate than catching up on all of the new music on SoundCloud that I have missed whilst at Camp Bestival. I am really enjoying this new track from Beach Day, it goes at a slight slower pace than their other tracks which is no bad thing. It leans heavily on the Dum Dum Girls sound and shares the honest storytelling lyrics a la Courtney Barnett and Jenny Lewis' Just One Of The Guys track. As the summer is winding down, it seems a perfect time to just chill out and listen to this relaxed surf pop rock track. Enjoy!
