Here’s what we’re listening to this month. Get the full Spotify playlist here.
Somebody’s Talking by THE PREATURES — This Aussie five-piece excels at cranking out versatile (but accessible) rock melodies. ‘Somebody’s Talking’ has a hook that’ll follow you around for days, and fans of vintage-era Prince will swoon for the lusty swagger of Is This How You Feel?
Missing You Tonight by STRIKING MATCHES — Falling somewhere between Whiskeytown and Fleetwood Mac, this country-flavored bleeder has just enough twang to touch a nerve. The band’s full-length debut — produced by T-Bone Burnett, no less — is on its way.
Orange Moon by ROYAL BANGS — The Black Keys comparisons are easy to come by — Keys’ drummer Patrick Carney discovered and signed the band before producing their last album, and lead singer Ryan Schaefer’s voice bears a striking resemblance to Dan Auerbach’s — but in many ways, Royal Bangs’ is the more expansive sound. Their melodic brand of noise rock has steadily evolved since the raw menace of 2008’s We Breed Champions. A band to watch. (more…)
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