The Faves Playlist - Week of 2/9
New music from The Amazing, MX LONELY, N8NOFACE and more. Check out our faves below:
The Narcotix - The Sun
New York’s The Narcotix beam on their new art-rock single “The Sun.” The track is off their upcoming album Dying. Describing the album, the band writes, “We investigate themes of meditation, spiritual alchemy, and transmutation in our daily lives to address existential questions about the innermost self.” Dying is out on 3/1 and is available for pre-order on vinyl via Bandcamp.
John Glacier & Eartheater - Money Shows
London artist John Glacier has released her new single “Money Shows.” The track, she explains, is “about identities and running threads that never quite meet - different realities running at the same constant. it’s about showing up, but most importantly remembering to live.” On 2/23 John Glacier is releasing the EP Like A Ribbon via music and arts organization Young.
Dog Race - It’s the Squeeze
Fresh from signing with the Bristol indie Fascination Street Records, London’s Dog Race has released their new single “It’s The Squeeze.” On the track, the band faces internal conflict and contradiction. As the band explains, “The song is about a suffocating past relationship, and the pressure to ‘perform’ - both emotionally and physically. The production was influenced by German electronic and new wave artists from the 70s and 80s - the experimental synths of Kraftwerk, the operatic tones of Klaus Nomi, and the industrial gothic sound of Xmal Deutschland.” We can’t wait to see what’s next from Dog Race!
Stereobliss - Inbetween
LA shoegaze band Stereobliss has released their excellent debut EP Under the Orchids. On the opening track “Inbetween,” the band reflects on fate and free will. As band member Jaxon Toombs explains, “I wrote ‘Inbetween’ when I was nineteen. The song is basically just me coming to terms with my whining and complaining about issues in my control, but I didn’t always feel that way.”
Peony - Man II Uomo
UK alt-rock duo Peony confronts archaic ideas of manhood on “Man II Uomo.” About the song, Peony says “’Man il Uomo’ explores the impact of malignant masculinity on the family. Modulating between sincerity and satire it explores the tension between the destructiveness and appeal of traditional masculine ideals.” The track is off the band’s newly announced album Vast Animals.
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On their debut album Ambivert, Houston-based duo Blemishes—comprised of Julienne Ceron and Jessie Huntington—defies easy categorization by blending diverse musical influences and styles. This 50-minute album showcases a spectrum of sounds, from frantic rhythms to gentle instrumentation, reflecting their view of albums as cohesive narratives rather than mere collections of songs. To highlight its various influences, Ceron curated a playlist for us. Read our Q&A with the writer/producer and listen to the playlist.