New & Notable: Indie Releases For Friday February 2nd, 2024
Every Friday we listen to the most impactful drops in the indie and alternative scenes around and share them for our readers. While these aren’t full reviews, they’re meant to encapsulate notable albums in brief for you.
J Mascis – What Do We Do Now
J Mascis of the legendary indie rock band Dinosaur Jr dropped his brand new full length What Do We Do Now to streaming platforms this Friday. The new album features the J Mascis’ unmistakable vocals tied in with a captivating meld of drum work, guitar and piano throughout that is sure to please new and old fans alike.
Plantoid – Terrapath
Brighton, United Kingdom’s Plantoid dropped their debut Terrapath today to great anticipation. The album features impressive jazz-infused psychedelic melodies that captivates from beginning to end with mind bending sonic soundscapes. Much of the work pulls from early 70s psych rock for inspiration, leaving the listener pining for more.
Topographies – Interior Spring
San Francisco’s Topographies released their sophomore full length effort Interior Spring to streaming services today. Much of the framework for the album is rooted directly in post-punk and shoegaze. Interior Spring pulls inspiration from early coldwave through adept instrumentation and gloomy yet atmospheric vocals.
J. Robbins – Basilisk
Baltimore’s J. Robbins, notably known for his performance as a vocalist, songwriter and guitarist for the band Jawbox has released his sophomore album Basilisk to streaming platforms. The new album follows up 2019’s debut album Un-Becoming which saw a positive reception from fans and critics alike. The new album features innovative songwriting, succinct implementation and impressive execution by Robbins with tracks that do not fail to catch the ear in surprising ways.
The Last Dinner Party – Prelude To Ecstasy
London’s indie rock outfit The Last Dinner Party released their debut full length Prelude to Ecstasy this Friday. The album is an enchanting rhythmic venture that satiates from beginning to end. Abigail Morris’ vocal talent shines through along with impressive instrumentation that pulls unabashedly from glam.
