I, of course, started this blog and then got busy. I have so many books to talk about, but, for now, here are some new albums I’ve been listening to:
Blood – Lianne La Havas
While her first album was amazing, I’m even more in love with this new one. She’s unfortunately playing Philly when the Pope is here and I’m staying far away from the city that weekend. Hoping she comes back at a better time. Until then, I will listen to her beautiful voice on repeat. (Spotify)
Psychic Reader – Bad Bad Hats
My first exposure to Bad Bad Hats was their music video for It Hurts. I instantly loved them. But they only had an EP out at the time. Psychic Reader is their debut and a great debut at that. (Spotify)
Communion – Years & Years
The lead singer of Y&Y, Olly Alexander, is an actor who had been in a few things I liked. Years & Years then formed and I was really into the songs that started trickling out. The full length got pushed back a few times, but it’s finally here and as dancey and fun as expected. (Spotify)
How Does It Feel – MS MR
I’m not in love with this new album and think I prefer their first, however it still has a lot of catchy songs. The duo is super adorable though and they’re always SO EXCITED when they perform live. (Spotify)
The Way Back Up – Prides
This isn’t out in the US yet, but as per usual I am impatient and can’t wait. (I buy things when they’re finally released here.) Prides is comprised of members that have been in other Scottish bands I like. While my heart will still always belong to (punk) rock, I’m finding more and more electronic bands I enjoy. This is another solid album.
A Dream Outside – Gengahr
This one came out in June and I am just late. A bunch of British bands/music fans tweeted about how great they are and now I have to agree. (Spotify)
In addition to new albums I’ve been listening to Hop Along and George Ezra a lot lately. I saw both live about a week ago which reinvigorated my love.
I also periodically add artists on SoundCloud who don’t have a lot of music out yet. A few I recently added: