When someone like Kim Gordon has accomplished as much she has in the world of rock which is more or less a tree with branches that include the sub-genres of punk, post-punk, no wave, indie, alternative, experimental, and more, what else is left?
Avant-garde artist, producer and musician Ben Foskett will release his forthcoming album 'HEART PUMP' on July 8th via the Crushed To Dust label. The record follows Foskett's 2021 LP 'Songs of Searching'. Recorded in London and Paris, the album features legendary producer/musician Leo Abrahams.
Having made their names in the early 80s No Wave scene, New York City band Live Skull have announced the release of their forthcoming album 'Dangerous Visions', a collection of tracks from the past and present. Out December 11t on Bronson Recordings, side 1 features songs spanning from 2019 - 2020 with side 2 containing unreleased cuts and John Peel sessions recorded between 1987 - 1989.
Making their entry back in 2018 with the track 'Gated Community' followed by a string of single releases throughout 2019, Liverpool band Eyesore & The Jinx have released their new record 'The Exile Parlour EP'. Comprised of four tracks, the band merges the sounds of post-punk, no wave, garage and noise rock.
Back in 2017, Los Angeles band French Vanilla released their self-titled debut LP. Musically harking back to late 70s - early 80s post-punk, funk and no wave, their dynamic energy combined with cheeky deliveries made the band quite exciting.
Leeds band Menace Beach have announced the release of their third album 'Black Rainbow Sound'. Scheduled to land August 31st on Memphis Industries, the forthcoming record follows their 2017 album 'Lemon Memory'.
Menace Beach have also shared the title track from 'Black Rainbow Sound' which features Brix Smith. An exciting splash of post-punk, no wave and lo-fi electronica, the song is a magnificent return from the duo and a great lead-up to the new LP.
Running 10 years strong, NYC punk rockers The Sediment Club will release their new album 'Stucco Thieves' on May 25th via Wharf Cat Records. They have also unveiled their new single 'The Payoff', which will be featured on the upcoming record. Tapping into classic New York City punk and no wave, the track is minimal with a raw and fiery spike.
