Author: Gid Thompson

Hey! I’m a little late but here we go!

You Ominously End by Arm’s Length

My absolute favorite band is back at it, proving exactly why they’re my favorite. Saw someone call this Mumford and Sons meets Touche’ Amore and I think that perfectly summarizes this song. The lyrics are also absolutely beautiful and heart-wrenching.

See Through by Creek

Speaking of ominous, that’s definitely the vibes this new Creek song is giving me. Super great shoegazy track.

A Summoning by Gates To Hell

Very solid and satisfying deathcore. The drummer of this band is Bryan Garris from Knocked Loose’s brother so that’s pretty sick too!

Picture Window by Japanese Breakfast

On the opposite end of the spectrum, this new Japanese Breakfast LP really blew me away.

Bethlehem by Men I Trust

Really pretty instrumentation and chill grooves.

sweatshirt by powerline traps airplane

PTA are just so so good. This is gorgeous.

Hornet Disaster by Weatherday

The full Weatherday project is here. And it’s so good I couldn’t pick a favorite so here’s just the first track. Go listen to the whole thing.

Everybody Breaks by XweaponX

Also featuring Bryan Garris’s little brother and Bryan himself. XweaponX are a super raw and rowdy hardcore band I would highly recommend.

Every Painting has a Price by Saba & No ID

Gorgeoussss new Saba album.

Out In The Open by My Morning Jacket

I went in to this album thinking it would be pretty sleepy but I was very surprised at how good this is.

Here’s the rest of the list!

Stranger by Alan Sparhawk & Trampled By Turtles

the chamber of the sun by Alomar

One Day I’m Coming Home by Brian D’Addario

Demagoguery by Cradle Of Filth

Flowers by A Day To Remember

Canada by Dutch Interior

Sunkissed by elliebell

Place I Hate by Evan Honer

Based on a poem by Richard Silken by Hodera & Ashton Prescott

When The Rhythm Breaks by The Horrors

Fire by House of Protection

CLOVER by IDK & Joey Valence & Brae

Peach Fuzz by Lakes

Come Clean by The Losing Score

first sign of spring by no fauna

Transmigration by Pastel Faces

All Day And All Of The Night by Perennial

Sara by Pictoria Vark

Waves by Seashine

New Madrid by Silverada

Outrun by The Steeldrivers

Stare At The Void by Superheaven

Emma Stone Temple Pilot’s License by Tagetes

Centerfolds by Tourneforte

And The Cowboys Win The Superbowl! by Upsetting

The Bog Body by Viagra Boys

Clunkers by Why Dogs Why

Thanks for listening! See you next week!

Another great week for music, a bit on the smaller side but there weren’t many misses to be found.

Arrowhead by Charmer

Charmer kickoff the rollout of their new album with this banger. More aggressive instrumentation than we’re used to with Charmer and I’m loving it.

Stuck In Your Head by CHAIN

I just discovered this band before this new album of theirs and I’m so happy I did. They’re like a modern take on the OG Citizen sound and they absolutely kill it. Really good production on the whole album.

Seance by the EXOHs

Somehow I’ve never listened to the EXOHs??? And BOYYYY have I been missing out. This is fantastic.

Sleep Dart by Tiny Voices & Garden Home

Woooow. I just know that this Tiny Voices LP is gonna be one I come back to A LOT this year.

my love/hate relationship with just about everything in my life by weareallmadeofstardust

This is actually a release from last week that I somehow missed and I just NEEDED to highlight this.

Here’s the rest of the list!

Familiar by Amine

Marathon by Bleed

If Only I Could Wait by Bon Iver & Danielle Haim

Lemon by The Callous Daoboys

Go Bills by Camp Trash

The Giver by Chappell Roan

One Trick Pony by Charley Crockett

Dominator by clipping.

Meri of Mercy by Coheed & Cambria

My Mind Is A Radio by Drayton Farley

snowyyy by Fallsheeps

Moon, Sea, Devil by Florist

Dissolve by Flycatcher

The Gallows by Heart Attack Man

Linen Shroud by idialedyournumber & Hey, ily

Irish Goodbye by Jason Boland & The Stragglers

The Family Business by Kat Hasty

Talk by Lucy Dacus

echo by Melancholy Club

Your Mom’s House by Park National

drones Over Jersey by phoneswithchords

Thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more!

This week was absolutely huuuuuge!

Drivers Side by Harrison Gordon

First up we got this banger off the new Harrison Gordon EP. Can’t wait to see HG live with Free Throw next month.

Sailor Goes to Work at the Dispo by Brown Maple

This new Brown Maple track is such an anthem! I love the guitar tones on this.

dead to me by gasmask

Super fresh emo-y hyperpop track from gasmask. Really digging it.

Do I Feel At Home Here? by Birthday Dad & A Place For Owls

This entire split is gorgeous. Love the piano and horns on this track.

Bleed The Vein by bulletsbetweentongues

bulletsbetweentongues released an absolutely devastating screamo/metalcore album. The riffs are nastyyy.

Crypto by Michael Cera Palin

10 years after jumping onto the scene, MCP finally dropped their debut full-length LP, and it was 100% worth the wait.

Stalks by Ghost Mountain

Really well-done withchouse/emo rap from Ghost Mountain.

Luna Lonely by Tiny Voices

‘Nother emo banger with amazing lyrics.

Keep Sweet by Spiritbox

New Spiritbox sounds crazy good.

Close To Gone by ERRTH

Really solid old-school punk from ERRTH!

Here’s the rest of the list!

Punk Rock Shows In Heaven by Apes Of The State

Destroy All Monsters by BUG MOMENT & Heccra

Gethsemane by Car Seat Headrest

No Power by Chain

Jamestown Ferry by Charley Crockett

Catharsis by Chase Petra

Release Me by Cherie Amour

Belly of the Beast by Combust

Advent of the ICBM by Cyborg9k

Old Broken String by Divorce

Darkscreen by Downward

Call Me by Good Terms

Into Dust Becoming by Guiltless

God Fearing Man by Imminence

Crimson and Clay by Jason Isbell

ExtraL by JENNIE & Doechii

Garden Of Eden by Lady Gaga

Ambergrin by Moreish Idols

Scrolling by Pale Blue Eyes

Valentina by PALESKIN & Love Is Noise

Superstar by Paris Texas

Perennial ’65 by Perrenial

Santiago by Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners

Corkscrew Spine by Saetia

Love Makes You Do Crazy Things by SASAMI

Sinking In by STMNTS

Pack Yr Vision by Swervedriver

Lloyd by Telethon

Ripped Apart By Hands by Weatherday

Diabolic Slumber by Whitechapel

Thanks for listening in!

This week was a little more sparse but there were some real heavy hitters that I’m very excited to talk about!

Art House by Cheekface

Cheekface deliver their most sonically colorful and diverse album yet and have honed their lyrical craft even more. This song is so fun and heartfelt.

Delete Ya by Djo

I’ve heard some people dog on this guy but wow, to me this is just some really well-crafted and catchy 80s revival pop. Super excited for his LP.

Motorcycle by The Casper Fight Scene

THE CASPER FIGHT SCENE RAHHHHHHH

Uno II by Viagra Boys

I really like the vocal production and melody on this new Viagra Boys track.

beams – demo by Noise Beneath The Floor

I wish this song made the album.

Here’s the rest of the list!

9th Heaven by Backxwash

The Noose by bdrmm

Happy Birthday by Black Country, New Road

Zig Zag by By Storm

It’s Her Move by Charles Wesley Godwin

The Pilot by Cloakroom

Crashing by d4vd & Kali Uchis

Heathen by Deafheaven

COLORATURA by Ichika Aoba

Hurts by Inns

Dancing with your eyes closed by Jane Remover

The Day Off by Leave Nelson B, Superdestroyer & The Merrier

Flood by Little Simz

Charm by The Men

Cinderella by Model/Actriz

Praise by Panda Bear

not a fool? by Phoneswithchords & Stacy Lantz

Tears In My Pocket by Rebecca Black

Great Attractor by Runaway Brother

Luigi’s Mansione by Skiimo

See you next week!!!

Really great week for music and I’m finally caught up! Two big wins!

Audrey Go Again by Anxious

Anxious’ new album is fantastic. They took everything great about their debut and added more experimentation and improved their craft in every way. This song is beautiful.

jenny by Leisure Hour

Great new song from Leisure Hour. This track has super evocative lyrics and great production.

Pardon Me by Joey Bada$$

Joey Bada$$ delivered 3 new solid tracks and this one takes the cake for me.

Aon by Maruja

Maruja released a fully improvised Post-Rock and Free Jazz EP and it rivals any conventional release they’ve ever done. The chemistry and sound they achieve on this thing is wild.

Shoots by acloudyskye

acloudyskye dropped a fuzzy, glitchy, indie rock album that reminds me a lot of Porter Robinson’s album from last year. The production is super warm and enveloping.

Lizard by Samia

Samia delivers another fantastic single that features a really hypnotic swirling melody and interesting production that sounds really fresh for her.

Helsinki by Western Jaguar

Western Jaguar released this amazing track about the heartbreaking experience of botted streams. It sounds amazing too. Just wow.

Filler by My Own Desert Island

MODI are another amazing, fresh emo band on the scene and their new album delivered on all my hopes for them and more. This song is so catchy.

Nostalgia’s Lie by Sam Fender

The British Springsteen acolyte hits us with another super solid record.

Where I Lay by Movements

MOVEMENTS ARE BACK BABY.

Here’s the rest of the list!

Hey, Crabman! by All Systems Go

Two Times by Blondshell

If I Had Never Lost My Mind by Carter Faith

Game I Can’t Win by Charley Crockett

Luck on the Bright Side by Drayton Farley

Everything I Wanted by Evan Honer

Dot Gov by Florida Man

cLOUDs by J. Cole

Anything But Me by Jesse Welles

What A Shame by Jonathan Peyton & Abigail Peyton

crash by Melancholy Club

Death Of A Giant by The Murder Capital

Chattahoochee by New Bark Town & No Problemo!

Red Eyes & Blue Hearts by Paris Texas

The Forks Of Cypress by Patterson Hood & Waxahatchee

No Front Teeth by Perfume Genius

I’ve Got A Feeling (Stay Lucky) by Porridge Radio

Bear the Bird by Runaway Brother

The Best Ever Death Metal Band Out Of Denton by Safari Room

LINE BACK 22 by Saya Gray

Mercy Mercy by Silverstein

Cruel Times by Superheaven

Coffin Change by Wallows

Tiara by Weatherday

Gumshoe (Dracula From Arkansas)

That’s all folks! See ya next week!

Hey guys! Hopefully this will be the last post where I’m doubling up on weeks an we’ll be back to the regular schedule next week. Here we go I’ll list out my top favorites and then list the rest but everything is so good! Lot’s for y’all to check

Funny Face by Arm’s Length

Okay, Arm’s Length is without a doubt my favorite band ever. This song shows progression even when they’ve already made one of my favorite albums ever. I cannot wait to see this live.

There’s A Field (That’s Only Yours) by Daniel Caesar and Rex Orange County

A beautiful and well-written acoustic R&B cut with amazing vocal chemistry.

ARTHUR BCBRIDE ON THE LOWER EAST SIDE VAR. X by Frog

Frog is a band I recently discovered just in time for this new album. Their sound is almost like Jack Stauber meets MJ Lenderman and I’m really here for it.

Backseat Therapist by Tiny Voices

Extremely well-written and cathartic emo tune.

Laughing Without Smiling by Heart Attack Man

Hammy is back and the verses are almost giving Loser by Beck vibes? This is great.

Cupid’s Chokehold, Pt. 2 by 5ever

5ever never disappoints when it comes to well-produced, fresh, poppy pop-punk.

Recoil by venturing

Jane Remover’s emo/slacker/shoegaze side project was as pefrect as I thought it would be.

Her name engraved by Arcadia Grey

A gorgeous and heart-wrenching song from Arcadia Grey.

I’m finally out from under the clouds. by phoneswithchords & Nick Webber

phoneswithchords is yet to miss.

You’ll Know It Was Me by Church Tongue & Deafheaven

A brutal cut from Church Tongues new album featuring the vocalist of Deafheaven.

Here’s the rest of the list!

Evergreen Lover by barrett & Evan Honer

17 by Bartees Strange

Dollar Store by Ben Kweller & Waxahatchee

Impossible Pork Roll by better living.

Everything Is Peaceful Love by Bon Iver

It’s The Little Things by Charles Wesley Godwin

Imposter by Chloe Slater

Stop Motion Hourglass by Closure Is A Waiting Room

this is the best night of my life by Customer Service

One More Dance by d4vd

Dead Asleep by Dream Theater

Daymom by Drop Nineteens

hunter by elliebell

Failsafe by Frame and Mantle

More, Or Less by gas station.

I Couldn’t See The Light by Guided By Voices

Smugglers Adventure by Heartworms

If It’s Nothing by hey,nothing & lighthearted

Well I Know You’re Shy by Horsegirl

Eddie In The Darkness by Inhaler

Mega Circuit by Japanese Breakfast

Tantrum by Jinjer

PROTECT THE CROSS by JPEGMAFIA

Evelyn by Love Is Noise

Best Guess by Lucy Dacus

Automatic by The Lumineers

Being Baptized by Manic Street Preachers

A Broken Face by Michael Cera Palin

Bliss In The Abyss by Plastic Atmosphere

shimmered as such by pollen dragons

Hallways by PUP

Bullies by Richard Dawson

Bad Reviews by Sabrina Carpenter

Rebirth by Saor

In Love With A Memory by SASAMI & Clairo

Indio by Sharon Van Etten

Forgive by Shoreline & Joe Taylor

Nah, I’d Win by Skiimo

Fieldworks II by Squid

Drive Thru by THEY.

Gary’s Outcome by wakelee

Mud by Waxahatchee

055 by Westside Gunn & Stove God Cooks

JUMPERCABLES by Winona Fighter

See y’all next week!

Hey! Long time no see! I was quite behind on my listening due to a lot of life stuff going on so I’m playing catch up here! Instead of writing blurbs for each song I’m just gonna link the playlist of my favorites these past few weeks and let the music speak for itself. Enjoy!

Another great week of new music! These songs were heaters during this cold cold week. Let’s go!

Wisteria by Michael Cera Palin

MCP return with this new single to tease their upcoming album and I could not stop playing this one all week.

Infinity Pealing by bdrmm

I had never checked out this band before but I saw that they had an album coming out this year and checked out this single. It’s a super groovy and chill track with smooth vocals and nice bass.

It’s a Mirror by Perfume Genius

Perfume Genius delivering super solid singer-songwriter/indie rock material as per usual.

Some Girls by Anxious

Yet again, this third Anxious single has me intrigued and very excited for Bambi.

Ankles by Lucy Dacus

A new solo Lucy Dacus song will always have me vibing heavy.

wolves in the water by phoneswithchords

I think phoneswithchords is gonna make like every tracks of the week list all year because these songs are just so amazing every time.

Funny Papers by Mac Miller

The Mac Miller estate continues to impress with how carefully and respectfully they handle Mac’s legacy with these posthumous releases. This song is just gorgeous. RIP to an absolute legend and master of his craft.

hot shower winter morning by pigeon pit

A new pigeon pit album??? hell yeah.

Petey by Flesh Tape

Well-crafted swirling shoegaze from Flesh Tape.

Bovine Excision

I’ve been mesmerized by Samia ever since I first heard Is There Something In The Movies? And this track showcases her talent wonderfully.

Switch Over by Horsegirl

Bury Me by Jason Isbell

Time Waited by My Morning Jacket

Trouble by Sharon Van Etten

and it feels by Customer Service

Casseroles by Hailey Whitters

nowhere, june by always other

stray dogs by The Maine

Welcome by Sophie Jamieson

Cold Touch by Later.

Your Day by Pastel

Neon Signs by The Weather Station

Deadlines by Delivery

Smokin Doesn’t Help by Surrender The Ghost

See you next week!

Here we go for our second installment of Tracks Of The Week! This was a super great week for new music.

Get A Life by 5ever

This song is a fantastically produced pop punk banger with great vocals and melody.

Vacillator by Ethel Cain

On a very different note, this track from Ethel Cains amazing new release is a haunting track with a hypnotizing drumbeat and mesmerizing drones.

Paranoid by Pup

Everyone loves an aggressive Pup track and boy, do I hope this is leading to a new album this year.

The Aching (Tascam Demo) by Fur Trader

Fur Trader dropped this achingly beautiful track in a release of intimate demo recordings and I can’t get enough of it.

If You Don’t Mind by Red Deck Wins

Red Deck Wins new LP definitely makes them one of the up and coming emo bands to watch. This slaps.

Violet by L.S. Dunes

Another great track making me so excited for their upcoming album.

$20 Bill by pigeon.

Another really promising new band with lots of bangers.

Bangkok by wakelee

A really chill and well-crafted emo track.

No more songs! by Pacing

More proof that Pacing rocks:

68 by Nolan Taylor

After lots of acoustic videos and different iterations, Nolan Taylor dropped this final version of his beautiful song 68 on his new self-titled debut album. One of my favorite new country artists.

Reprise II by Velvet & Comedown Room

Orlando in Love by Japanese Breakfast

T&A by Blondshell

5 Dollar Pony Rides by Mac Miller

Speed Freak by Youth Lagoon

Coinstar by Runnner

Don’t Let Me Get Too Low by Silverstein

Portrait of My Heart by SPELLLING

Fanzine Made Of Flesh by Mogwai

Ferry Lady by Panda Bear

Breathless by Ringo Starr & Billy Strings

Everydaydreamer by Franz Ferdinand

cassiopeia by chalkwife

Spineless by Stick To Your Guns

sad song by bercedes menz

Happy listening! See you next week!

Hey! Welcome to the new year! This year I aim to highlight my favorite tracks of the week every Monday or Tuesday so here’s the first batch! I hope you find something new to check out.

I’m gonna write a few lines each about my favorite 10 and then just list out the rest but trust me they’re all so good and I would highly recommend giving them all a spin!

Like Lightning by 95COROLLA

95COROLLA came out with another fantastic release to cap the year off on December 31st. The whole EP is full of fantastic skate-y emo energy but the opening track hit me right in the gut and I would highly recommend checking it out ASAP.

Out of Time by Asian Glow

After the announcement that the Asian Glow name would be retired last year… here we are with a whole nother album! And it is absolutely gorgeous crunchy shoegaze-noise-pop-emo goodness. Out of Time was my favorite track.

Pity Party by Western Jaguar

Western Jaguar came out with another amazing track this past week! It’s got a super groovy bassline and really great lyricism.

put pressure by phoneswithchords & Josaleigh Pollett

A wonderful collaboration. If this isn’t the most beautiful thing you’ve ever heard you need to get your ears checked.

Cutthroat by Dialogue

Dialogue was a new find for me but I’m super glad I hopped on board before this release because this is just such a great emo banger.

sleepers disease. by lobsterfight

Another surprise New Years Eve drop with lobsterfights album. If I could pick every song I would but sleepers disease especially got my ear and my heartstrings. Very relatable lyrics.

Shandy in the Graveyard by Panchiko & billy woods

Panchiko teamed up with abstract hip hop extraordinaire billy woods for a super smooth track to lead up to their upcoming album.

Retrace by Creek

This song is soooooooo good and shoutout to Creek for turning me onto the other bands on this split Overhang and Summer of Peril.

Taking Inventory Of A Frozen Lake

Dude, it’s Thursday.

staring contest by June Henry

June Henry released a 35 song long collection of voice memos and it is so beautiful. This song was my absolute favorite. The lyrics are just so so beautiful. I’m going to be playing this on repeat for weeks.

Say No by Runaway Brother

Falling by Dude Central

Dusting the Letter by Stalled

Everything Going Well is a Bad Thing, Right? by All Systems Go

The Band by Dullan & Josh Dare

$2 PBR Tall Boy by Red Deck Wins

Without the Hat, You Are not The Cat by TunnelVision

When I Die by Finding Aureus

Tendrils by Saetia

Apple at the Aggy by Cape Crush & Good June

Another Year Wasted by I’m Sorry Emil

The Ghost of You by thisworldisnotkind

See you next week!