We recommend the new albums of Suzanne Vega, Young Gun Silver Fox, Lael Neale, Louis Philippe & The Night Mail, Jenny Hval, because Seat Headrest, Mei Semones, Jean-Michel Jarre, Blondshell, Model/Actriz, Lucius…
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Suzanne Vega – Flying with Angels
Eleven years later Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles, Suzanne Vega is back with a tenth album, in his traditional style, between pop, rock and folk … also flirting with the blues or the soul. All in a fairly classic production which highly highlights the Songwriting of this artist now 65 years old. Listen
Young Gun Silver Fox – Pleasure
We no longer present the duo made up ofAndy Platts and Shawn Lee Who, for four albums, gives colors to Soft-Rock style with crazy talent. For this new delivery, the Young Gun Silver Fox Delive 10 magnificent pop soul songs, carried by silky arrangements, generous choirs, always in the wake of what could do before them Steely and, Doobie Brothers, Christopher Cross, Hall & Oatesetc… Listen
Lael Neale – Altogether Stranger
We remember having discovered Lael Neale in 2021 with the very singular Acquainted With Night. In 2023, it was found with a much less stripped album, confirming her talent to compose fragile pop songs, out of time. In continuity, she presents this very short Altogether Strangerin a production that is always fairly lo-fi, but with melodies still as adorable. Listen
Louis Philippe & The Night Mail – The Road To The Sea
New collaboration between Louis Philippe and the group The Night Mail After the superb Thunderclouds published in 2020. The one that has been part of its inception in the wake of Beach Boysand more generally of a neat and melodious pop, also known for his collaborations with Sean O’Hagan or Bertrand Burgalatfind Andy Lewis, Ian Button, Robert Rotiferfor 14 silky, graceful, bright titles. Big Louis Philippe ! Listen
Jenny Whale – Iris Silver Mist
Without ever deviating from his musical trajectory, Jenny Whale continues its way with regularity and quality that force respect. The Norwegian quadra dazzles once again on this Iris Silver Mist Where its art-pop with minimalist contours and Dream mixes sweetness with sophistication. Never easy but never too convoluted either, the album finds its balance according to the finds and the original ideas of its composer. Listen
-Car Seat Headrest – The Scholars
Raised to the rank of entity/cult group by a fan-base of purists from Indie-Rock, Car Seat Headrest is not likely to displease its listeners with the usual formula: a little more than an hour of rock intelligently worked with tracks spanning the ten minutes for some. Toledo And hers know each other and recite the lesson properly once again. Listen
Mei Semones – Animaru
For a first try, here is a great success. Author/composer/interpreter, With semones24 years old, cultivates a completely charming universe where the indie-rock tunes find jazzy, bossa or chamber pop vital in a light, sweet and solar setting. Very well produced not to spoil anything, they are the kind of small nuggets to discover. Listen
Jean-Michel Jarre-Deserted Palace (1972)
Small event with the first reissue of Deserted Palacepar Transversal discs. A studio album composed by Jean-Michel Jarre In 1972, during his visit to the GRM (musical research group). It was an order from the producer Francis Dreyfus For which he had to compose sound atmospheres for public spaces such as airports and libraries. In total, fifteen pieces composed with only two synthesizers – the EMS VCS3 and the Farfisa organ. Listen
All the releases of the week:
Indie-Pop, Electro-pop, Pop, Country, Folk, Chanson…
Jenny Whale – Iris Silver Mist
Louis Philippe & The Night Mail – The Road To The Sea
Lael Neale – Altogether Stranger
Young Gun Silver Fox – Pleasure
Chief – Songs from the Shade
Marc hibo – 1996
Solaris Great Confusion & Original Folks – Vol. 1
Rock, Punk, Blues, Garage, Post-rock…
Car Seat Headrest – The Scholars
Blondshell – If You Asked For A Picture
Suzanne Vega – Flying with Angels
Model/Actress – Pirouette
Lucius – Lucius
Esther Rose – Want
JIMMY – Briston Maroney
Sleigh Bells – Cells Becky Birthday Boy
M Ross Perkins – What’s the Matter, M Ross?
RATS – Rule The World
Jazz, World, Funk, Soul, Afro, Groove…
With semones – Animaru
Souleance – Kebab disco
John Carroll Kirby – The Luckiest Man in America OST
Meridian Brothers – VI
NCY Milky Band – Ok no club
Thanya Iyer – TIDE/TIED
Enji – sound
Frank Kimbrough – The Call
Bacao Rhythm and Steel Band – Big Crown Vaults Vol. 4
Arve Henriksen – mysterious
Rap, Hip-hop, R’n’B…
Teether & Kuya Neil – YEARN IV
Doctor Bionic – The Island Of Doctor Bionic
Benny The Butcher – Excelsior
Seafood Sam – DOGS IN THE FRONT YARD
The $ – Water under the bridge
Wretch 32 – HOME?
Boldy James & Real Bad Man – Conversational Pieces
Ambient, Modern classical, electronic, techno, experimental…
Prussian – Drifting Stones
Tomo-Nakaguchi – Out Of The Blue
Jean Michel Jarre – Deserted Palace (1972)
Taylor Deupree & The Humble Bee – Re: Case Studies
Loscil – Lake Fire
Shine Grooves – Sequences For Fluttering
Alex Marsh – Trellis
Qndfk – Envelope & Spectrum
Edimakon EDDIE MARCON – Carpet Of Fallen Leaves
Offthesky – form.radio
Sextile – yes, please.
David Cordero & Rhucle – So Far, So Close
