2018 jumps to a roaring start with solid new releases from several established spunk bands, and some new-comers. There were a lot of good options to choose from this month; it was a lot of work sifting through it all, but it was rewarding.
I've also included some from December of last year that I had not yet highlighted due to all the year-end stuff.
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/fluid3sally/playlist/1MCPNei8rMwNTIiXkBR2lt?si=4jORpOsaQ06Rfoc8oyE15w
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWm4729w0mtdG3MZMcpVJkA5q5-S_ucot
Top Picks from January:
Marmozets - Knowing What You Know Now
Highly anticipated spunk record that exceeded my expectations. An exciting new band with an exciting fresh sound. Thank you, Marmozets, for jump-starting the new year
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6F4QBaoHr4
Tonight Alive - Underworld
Another I've been looking forward, this one also exceeded expectations. This record glistens and shines with the luster I always knew this band had in them.
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkiniO5COl8
The Dead Deads - Sketches and Animation
Nashville's spunk champions return with their third record in as many years. another strong dead deads.
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByKEF8UheX4
Halocene - Refraction
a band often known for covers, this one is original material. lots of fun
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBUIkCOHN9k&feature=youtu.be
Vices of Vanity - Rowdy
a rough garage take on spunk themes. from Atlanta
promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnOBxWIRqao
The Crab Apples - A Drastic Mistake
a very good listen on the softer side
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIfLa8Z4FbQ
New Years Day - Diary of a Creep (EP)
a short recording with a few new songs and some covers. kicks plenty of ass, as expected
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd3La5Sne2c
Giant Kitty - Rampage
A very strong follow-up to their 2016 debut, Giant Kitty is emerging as a champion in the riot grrrl drome.
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIGoxuk8ikQ
Dream Wife - Dream Wife
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ov_uABrg5U
Umphrey's McGee - It's Not Us
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDRX1o-LD-Q
Master Sword - Shadow and Steel
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frzjYtyCsZ0
Belle and Sebastian - How To Solve Our Human Problems (Part 2)
audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH0urI7Gf2w
Dead! - The Golden Age of Not Even Trying
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaT1Fvkb70k
Weedpecker - III
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C63al9Nkjbw
Django Django - Marble Skies
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOBFZ5zM_ic
Icona Pop - Sa Mycket Bättre 2017: Tolkningarna
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1u7IMcpCRw
added later: The Royal They
December 2017 Releases:
Nocean - Diamond
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_ZXcakKdik
Love X Stereo - 37B
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TSny79mgXw
Eat Your Heart Out - Mind Games
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5knprD3Zdk
The Casting Out - The Casting Out (Nathan Grey of BoySetsFire)
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8yWjFnZpys
A Trigger Within - I
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYNNk634nSI
Singles:
- Beth Ditto
- Dorothy
- Diamante
- David Byrne
- Thundermother
- Jack White
- Pussy Riot
- The New Respects
- Skarlett Riot
- Thunderpussy
- Hail Sagan
close, but nope
These new records didn't quite make the cut for me personally, but may be of interest to some readers.
- Jeff Rosenstock - Post
- Leaves' Eyes - Sign of the Dragon
- The Go! Team
- Tiny Moving Parts
- Black Label Society
- Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
- Sterling Ball
- The Big Ol Nasty Getdown
- The Sufis
- The Spook School
- Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons
- EXEK
- Turin Brakes
- Moon Taxi
- StarCrawler
- Of Mice & Men
- Hot Snakes
- Crater
- Cane Hill
- The Animal In Me
- Von Grey
- The Balconies
- Sugar Pie DeSanto
That's it for this month. Let's cross our fingers and hope 2018 stays on track. stay strong, rock on, fight on, write on.
