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abstraxia · 5 months

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my first ever solo mix xxx

#ambient #flamenco #jazz #punk #industrial #disco #SoundCloud

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master-harker · 2 years

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A guitar I’ve been working on (and a lot of fun to do!) I converted this ancient acoustic guitar into an occasionally used ‘Build-up’ slide-Blues guitar a couple of years back, but decided to convert it into something I could use more regularly. I’ve added nylon ball-end strings, as I usually play classical and flamenco guitars rather than guitars with steel strings and have altered & lowered the action, so the guitar has a bit more ‘give’ and I can get the kind of versatility I get from a flamenco guitar. One of the frets needed a bit of resetting as was dislodging slightly. I’ve put the guitar into my usual DGCFAD tuning to suit my voice and in the photo the capo on the 2nd fret puts the guitar back into standard tuning.

The idea behind this guitar is to have a loud acoustic/classical hybrid which has the flexibility of a Flamenco guitar & possesses clout and presence. There’s some nice warm tones (& very loud ones) I can get from this! ⭐️

#masterharker #Guitar #guitarist #nylonstringguitar #homeconvertedguitar #AcousticGuitar #flamencoguitar #guitarconversions #hybridguitar

#underground music #alternative music #master harker #punk #sadcore #tsw #theresa’s sound world #indie #uk #lofi #slowcore #folk #flamenco guitar #spanish guitar #guitar #acoustic #diymusic

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tidalgrace · 1 year

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¡La fiesta punk rock en Malaga está a punto de comenzar! Únete a nosotros en el Bar La Horrible este sábado 25 de junio a las 20:00 para disfrutar de una noche inolvidable con tres de los artistas más aclamados en España. ¡No te pierdas a los legendarios Los Asesinos del Punk, así como a los destacados artistas masculinos Manuel el Malvado y Juan el Destructor, y la increíble cantante femenina María la Rebelde! Acompáñanos y disfruta de la música punk rock más auténtica y el baile flamenco más desenfrenado, todo en un solo lugar. ¡Únete a nosotros en el Bar La Chancla y no te arrepentirás! #PunkRockMalaga #BarLaHorrible #LosAsesinosdelPunk #ManuelelMalvado #JuanelDestructor #MaríalaRebelde #PunkRockFlamenco #NocheInolvidable #MúsicaEnVivo #ConciertoEnMalaga #RockAndRoll #BailaConLocura #ViveLaMúsica #España #Málaga #Rock #Punk #Flamenco #BandaDePunk #RockerosFamosos #BandaFamosa #ConciertoDePunk #FiestaDePunk #MúsicaEspañola #ArtistasEspañoles #NocheDeRock (at Málaga, Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpsMXGdNfdg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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manadisc · 17 days

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Boxer's family headcanons

These are headcanons of what the families of the boxers(plus Carmen's, Little mac's and Doc louis's) are. I will go in depth eventually but here is just the basic structure of their families and some info about them.

•Glass Joe: -mother:Candid Leroux (68, used to be a hair stylist and is on pretty good terms with Jean) -stepfather:Edgar Boivin(65, never told his profession and has a pretty distant relationship with Jean) -sister:Annabelle Leroux(32, barista at a coffee shop, on very good terms with Jean!!)

•Von Kaiser: -father:Erwin Ludwig Horst(73, he used to be in the army as a medic and he on is good terms with Simon) -mother:Agatha Horst(71, was and still is a tailor and she is on okay-ish terms with Simon) -brother:Fritz Ingolf<-took wife's name(43, works as a lawyer and is very close with his brother)

•Disco Kid: -mother:Amanda Caprice(41,singer at a local bar and is on amazing terms with David) -father:Christian Caprice(44, sadly deceased but he was a Yoga instructor and on good terms with David) -sister:Carol Caprice(18, studying to become a mixologist and on okay terms with David) -brother:Beverly Caprice(22,in a punk band and on very good terms with David)

•King Hippo: -mother:Tala Tirta(???, profession unknown but on good terms with Kao -father:Pio Tirta(???, he is a jewelery maker and on good terms with Kao)

•Piston Honda: -Mother:Kanon Hirano(57,Owns a tea shop and is on good terms with Atsushi) -Father:Haruki Hirano(60,Manages the finance side of the tea shop and is also on good terms with Atsushi)

•Bear Hugger: -Mother:Livia Bouchard(52,Owns a horse ranch and is very good terms with Hayden) -Stepmother:Camille Bouchard<-took wife's name(55,Is a beekeeper and she is trying her best with being on okay terms with both of Livia's sons since they have only been together for 3 years) -brother:Thomas Bouchard(29,A vet at a zoo! pretty close with his brother)

•Great Tiger -mother:Chanda Karan(51,Stay at home mom, used to work as a fortune teller at a circus, and has a very good relationship with her son) -father:Gurmeet Asim Karan(54,deceased but he was a medical assistant and also had a past as a magician) -sister:Aditi Asim karan(26,Physical therapist and she has a pretty good relationship with Manjeet) -brother:Kuldeep Asim karan(28,Works as a guitar player at a restaurant and he hasn't been in contact with Manjeet) -brother:Rupinder Asim karan(27,Works as a tattoo artist and has okay relationship with Manjeet)

•Don Flamenco: -Father:Luis Antonio Heliodoro(47,Works as mechanic and has a close bond with his son) -Mother:Araceli Fidel Heliodoro(44,deceased but worked as a florist)

•Aran Ryan: -Mother:Bridget Kelly Ryan(49,she works as a banker and has no contact with any of her kids) -Father:Cillian Ryan(50,he works as a trucker and has a good bond with aran) -Sister:Noreen Kelly Ryan(19,Studying to be a firefighter and has a good bond with her brother) -Sister:Aislin Kelly Ryan(26,She works as a therapist and has a pretty good bond with her brother)

•Soda Popinski: -Mother:Karina Volkov(66,Stay at home mom and has an amazing bond with her son) -Father:Igor Volkov(68,deceased but was a hunter)

•Bald Bull: -Father:Demir Cetin Hasad(70,He is an archeologist and has an okay relationship) -Mother:Alya Hasad(72,deceased but used to work at an animal shelter) -Sister:Belinay Cetin Hasad(29,She is a flight attendant and has a good bond with Emin) -Brother:Fikri Cetin Hasad(32,He is a glass blower and has a decent bond with Emin)

•Super Macho Man: -Mother:Danielle Robinson(51,Former actress and has a good relationship with her son) -Father:Bentley Robinson(53,Former racer and has a distant relationship with his son) -Halfsister:Candi Wiliams<-other parents last name(24,nail artist and has a good bond with Aster)

•Mr. Sandman: -Mother:Clementine Niles(55,She works at a candy store and has an amazing bond with her son) -Stepfather:Ace Dontrell(58, Former wrestler and has an alright bond with Jaidon)

•Carmen: -Mother:Bianca Angelica Diletta(43,Works as a Marine biologist and has a good bond with her daughter) -Father:Bolívar Diletta(45,Stay at home father and has a good bond with his daughter) -Twin sister:Fiore Angelica Diletta(20,Photographer and has a good bond with her sister)

•Little mac: -Mother:Irene Maggio(38,Profession and relationship unknown) -Father:Alan Maverick(40,profession and relationship unknown)

•Doc Louis: -Mother:Bernadette Dawson (76,Stay at home mom and has a good bond with all of her kids) -Brother:Archer Louis Jones<-took partner's name(51,works as a librarian and has a close bond with his brother) -Sister:Gemma Louis Dawson (50,Nurse and has a good bond with all her siblings)

#punch out #personal headcanons #disc space #punchy stuff #mr. sandman #glass joe #aran ryan #don flamenco #great tiger #king hippo

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ripempezardexerox · 2 months

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qué tan selectivo soy con la música?

- rock: MUERTO

- metal: EN LA TUMBA

- salsa: INSOPORTABLE

- pop actual: REPUGNANTE

- reggaeton: VIL

- clásica: PARA MUERTOS

- jazz: SHHHHHHH

- ranchera: LODAZAL

- rap: NUNCA

- electrónica: FUERA DE MI VISTA

- punk: OTRO CADÁVER

- indie esp: PATÉTICO

- Blues: SILENCIO

-Techno: LADRILLAZO EN LA CABEZA

-Reggae: ESTÉRIL INMUNDO

-flamenco: DESPRECIABLE

-pop esp: SIN COMENTARIOS

en conclusión DETESTO LA MÚSICA Y TU TAMBIÉN DEBERÍAS HACERLO

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leodanbrock · 1 year

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daft punk didn’t even give us a whole week to fully process GLBTM studio outtakes having an orchestral arrangement that transitions into full on flamenco before they decided to hit us with the confirmation that infinity repeating is indeed the other julian casablancas collab (the voidz, to be exact!) which we have all been speculating about ever since julian went and opened his mouth about it after RAM released and the best/worst part of it is the fact it came in the form of a walking vaporwave skeleton video with the hashtag #walkwithus

#and the voidz socials actually dropped the info too early as well #they deleted the tweet but i saw it happen in real time #daft punk #txt

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raylazuko · 2 months

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So I listened to every Eurovision 2024 song and here are my rankings and reviews!

1. Slovenia: Veronika-Raiven 10/10

Holy shit, my jaw is on the floor! This is easily my favorite song this year with only Mustii coming close. This girl’s voice is insane. I am obsessed with dark songs and…this climax. It’s actually insane. The background vocals had me climbing up the walls, this is INSANE. I JUST WISH THE SONG WAS LONGER! It’s so good that my only complaint is wanting more of it!

2. Belgium: Before the Party’s Over-Mustii 10/10

Holy shit, this is incredible! I have a strong affinity for dark pop and songs that build in intensity over time. It starts out as a fairly by the numbers ballad but gains a lot of momentum. Mustii has incredible vocals and the atmosphere is insane. The lyrics aren’t anything special but the delivery and mood of the song more than makes up for it. That final chorus with the choir legitimately gives me chills.

3. Norway: Ulveham-Gåte 10/10

Okay, this is incredible. Mixing old Norse folk songs with a hard rock vibe is excellent and the vocals are incredible! This is the perfect blend of beautifully traditional and kickass! This is another band I’ll definitely be checking out after this!

4. Switzerland: The Code-Nemo 10/10

Seeing a nonbinary artist making a song that’s blatantly about queer joy makes me absolutely thrilled, and the blend of rap and opera is insane. Their vocals are absolutely insane and I really hope this wins.

5. San Marino: 11:11-Megara 10/10

This is my first introduction to Megara and wow, I’m obsessed lol. I love hard rock especially female-fronted and I’ll definitely be checking this band out. This is just a really kickass hard rock banger with some electronic elements! There’s not much else to say expect the flamenco breakdown was really cool and actually fits well.

6. Latvia: Hollow-Dons 10/10

Yeah, I love dark stuff with this kind of vibe, it’s right up my alley. (Daylight and Arcade do this sound BADLY) this song does it WELL and I give a lot of credit to Dons for this insane performance. I could see this shrinking on me but for now, it’s hitting the spot! Anthemic shit like this is my cup of tea!

7. Serbia: Ramonda-Teya Dora 10/10

As far as ballads go, this is about as perfect as you can get. Teya’s voice is gorgeous, and the instrumental is perfectly spare leading up to a big crescendo. The final chorus gives me chills with the incredible layered vocals.

8. Czechia: Pedestal-Aiko 9.5/10

We love pop punk girlies! This song is so fun. It’s a great kickass self empowerment anthem about not needing no man! I’m a big fan of this sound and Aiko has a nice voice. The only reason it’s not a 10 is because I find the song a bit short.

9. Luxembourg: Fighter-TALI 9.5/10

Welcome back, Luxembourg! This is pretty much a perfect pop song and totally how you do a pop song lol. It’s catchy without being annoying, has all the production elements in the right place, a mix of languages, and a great performance by TALI. This one won’t get out of my head!

10. Croatia: Rim Tim Tagi Dim-Baby Lasagna 9/10

This song is very fun and peak Eurovision to me. The energy reminds me a lot of Kaarija last year. It’s extremely campy while still sounding pretty awesome and having that hard rock chorus. The anxiety of growing up and moving out is real so even if the lyrics are cheesy I enjoy them quite a bit. It’s just a bit cheesy for me to listen to regularly but it is such a banger.

11. Poland: Grito-iolanda 9/10

I’m not much for ballads but this one has some nice swell to it and a really pleasant melody as well as great vocals! What’s not to love?

12. Finland: No Rules!-Windows95Man 9/10

As goofy as this is, I can’t help but love it. It puts a huge smile on my face and it has a nice positive message. Also the whole Windows95 aesthetic is awesome lol.

13. Ireland: Doomsday Blue-Bambie Thug 9/10

Okay, yeah, thanks for the discovery! This gives me BIG Ashnikko and TeZAtalks vibes and I am here for it. Also more nonbinary representation! Definitely the most unique song of the year! I love the aggro rap and hard rock juxtaposed with the acoustic chorus. Very cool!

14. Estonia: 5MINUST, Puuluup-(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi 8.5/10

This title is way too long lol. I had no idea how to rank this, but yeah, this is fun and just embodies Eurovision for me! It’s such a bop!

15. Albania: TiTAN-Besa 8.5/10

I love everything about this from Besa’s vocals to the anthemic mood, to the handclaps to the synth explosion of the final chorus. My only problem is how the first part of the song is kind of boring and the lyrics are woefully generic.

16. Azerbaijan: Özünle Apar-Fahree, İlkin Dovletov 8/10

This song is really gorgeous. The vocals are beautiful, it has a relaxing ethnic vibe, I love the stings and backing vocals, and this definitely strikes me as a unique entry!

17. Moldova: The Middle-Natalia Barbu 8/10

I’m not really sure why people hate this one. It’s really unique and has a great orchestral vibe to it. Sure, the lyrics are generic, but the vocals are great and I love the combination of the more orchestral vibe and the dance beat. It’s a really nice vibe!

18. Australia: One Mikali (One Blood)-Electric Fields 8/10

I like this one a lot. It has a nice message and a really great crowd pleaser vibe. The vocals are great and it’s an electronic sound with traditional and ethnic elements. I really love the synth riff, that’s some delicious stuff. I just find it a bit cheesy to be one of my top choices.

19. France: Mon Amor-Slimane 8/10

I’m not usually much for ballads, and this isn’t something I’d listen to all that often, but this man has some pipes and his vocals absolutely carry this song.

20. Italy: La Noia-Angelina Mango 8/10

This is a really fun ethnic song with good vocals and a nice instrumental that makes me want to dance. I like these type of songs a lot.

21. Cyrpus: Liar-Silia Kapsis 8/10

This one is strange for me, since it has tropical house elements and is extremely generic which I both hate. This kind of reminds me of Solo from last year, but better. Idk what it is about this girl and the song but it’s so catchy and I have a lot of fun with this despite its shortcomings.

22. Armenia: Jako-Ladanavia 8/10

This is probably the most ethnic sounding song on the list and I find it to be quite repetitive. This seems more like a novelty song than one I’d listen to a lot, but I can’t deny how fun and upbeat it is! This is a very unique entry in the lineup!

23. Greece: ZARI-Marina Satti 8/10

I was not feeling this at first, but it’s really grown on me. It’s incredibly infectious. Yes, it can get annoying after a while, but I listen to a lot of noisy music so I’m sort of immune. I like the ethnic sound and party vibe but I do think it has the potential to shrink on me really fast.

24. Malta: Loop-Sara Bonnici 8/10

This is a really solid and fun pop song with nice vocals, there’s not much else to say about it!

25. Georgia: Firefighter-Nutsa 7.5/10

I really wish I liked this more. Iru was absoltuely robbed last year and I can’t help but feel that this one also has very generic lyrics and messy production. However Nutsa is a good perfomer and I really like the “I see it in the air” chanting and the song has a nice build to the chorus. Considering I listen to a lot of K-pop with similarly messy production, this doesn’t bother me nearly as much as it would for some.

26. Netherlands: Europapa-Joost 7/10

This one has grown on me a lot since I first heard it. It kind gives me similar catchy energy to “Who the Hell is Edgar” from last year and it’s a fun song about Europe with a fun beat that I enjoy.

27. Ukraine: Teresa & Maria-aloyna aloyna, Jerry Heil 7/10

I think this song has a great message and an absolutely gorgeous chorus, however I find the rap to be very out of place and it sounds like an entirely different song to me and really takes me out of the experience.

28. United Kingdom: Dizzy-Olly Alexander 6.5/10

This is one that I can see a lot of people liking, and it isn’t bad! It’s not a nice chill electronic vibe and I wouldn’t turn it off if it came on. I just don’t find it all that interesting, sorry!

29. Austria: We Will Rave-Kaleen 6.5/10

Austria went with 00s eurodance this year and the song is pretty decent. The title is certainly accurate as this would go off hard at a rave. I think it will be a crowd favorite. I don’t find the vocals to be that interesting and the song is incredibly repetitive, however.

30. Poland: The Tower-LUNA 6/10

This one is also really boring for me. It’s a nice synthpop song, but not much else. It’s not dark or exciting enough for me to latch onto. Also LUNA’s vocals remind me of Halsey which is cool I guess.

31. Germany: Always on the Run-ISAAK 6/10

This feels like a very generic Imagine Dragons-type song. ISAAK has a good voice and the song is very anthemic and uplifting, but I don’t like how generic the lyrics and melody are.

32. Denmark: SAND-Saba 6/10

Another woefully generic but well-produced entry. Saba’s vocals are quite good, but yeah, it can’t get much more generic than this.

33. Sweden: Unforgettable:-Marcus & Martinus 5.5/10

I unfortunately find this song very forgettable. It’s just generic evil woman lyrics, the vocals aren’t anything special, and while the beat is fun, there’s just not much to come back to.

34. Spain: ZORRA-Nebulossa 5/10

This song sounds like early 2010s schlock and is just not that well produced and the performer doesn’t do much to elevate it.

35. Lithuania: Luktelk-Silvester Belt 5/10

This one is just pretty generic to me. I could see why people like it or find it fun, but I’m not getting much from this.

36. Iceland: Scared of Heights-Hera Björk 4/10

Man, this is so generic. I don’t even know what to say other than that this sounds like a 2009 song and that’s not a compliment. Yes her voice is good, but you can’t get more generic than this shit.

#eurovision #eurovison song contest #eurovision 2024 #ranking #song review

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ismael1234 · 10 days

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QUE TIPOS DE MUSICA HAY Y CUALES SON:3

Hola de nuevo como han estado:):):):):):):):):):):):)

En esta ocasión hablaremos de los distintos tipos de música que hay en el mundo y cómo ha evolucionado con el tiempo.

La música ha existido desde los primeros momento de la historia,ya sea con pequeños sonidos o rítmicas o simplemente golpeando algo o así lo interpretaban antes,ahora la musica es mas que solo ruidos es una combinación de notas las cuales son pensadas con al finalidad de sonar armonioso,rítmico y sobre todo bien.

¿ Cuál fue el primer tipo de música que se inventó?

El primer tipo de música que se tiene registro es la música o Canciones hurritas, folk y fertilidad las cuales se pueden interpretar con sonidos o gritos,ya que anteriormente las personas en la antigüedad se comunicaban hacia.

¿Qué tipos de música hay?

Aquí les dejo una pequeña lista:)

Clásica

Jazz

Pop

Reggaeton

Soul

Rock

Corridos

Corridos tumbados

Electrónica

Metal

Disco

Punk

Country

Funk

House

Techno

Flamenco

Salsa

Cumbia

Zapateado

Hip hop

Musica programatica

Banda

Trap

Rap

Mambo

Tango

Estos son algunos de los géneros o tipos de música se calcula que hay entre 2,500 géneros a los largo de la historia

Gracias por su atención:)

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uppastthejelliclemoon · 1 year

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i want to hear about ur every cat is a different music genre idea !!!

WONDERFUL THANK YOU FOR ASKING

so this has been on my mind since i first saw Rap Tugger's design!

because it's honestly SUCH a good design, it just doesn't fit within the replica cats show, so i feel like creating a non-replica where each character is based around a different dance/music genre would be the most fitting spot for Rap Tugger's design!

(and idc, i'm a changed woman, Rap Tugger's version of Tugger's song is an actual bop, and his lil Mistoffelees rap is wonderful, me from two years ago didn't know what she was thinking)

so i have a few ideas:

Tugger: obviously Rap Tugger, keep that design because it's perfect

Munkustrap: rock, idk why but i'm imagining him as the rock genre, mainly because i think it'd be cool if he and Macavity have similar styles and the Macavity fight music would be more of a rock style

Old Deuteronomy: country, and that includes a nice big cowboy hat because ofc it does

Jennyanydots: Flamenco, because i think the tap-dancing would translate SO well into a flamenco number

Victoria and Mistoffelees: traditional ballet outfits, think something from the Nutcracker or Swan Lake (i just like the siblings matching i think it'd be cute)

Plato: thinking about Plato in a punk-style outfit and performing alongside Victoria in her fluffy tutu is literally the cutest thing so yeah them 😌

idk i'm imagining Etcetera, Electra, and Jemima in k-pop-style outfits

those are only a few i can think of, if anyone has any other ideas PLEASE tell me

#i just think this would be such a cool non-rep #and jenny as a flamenco dancer has been on my mind for a WHILE #and tori and misto matching is just bc of my sibling hc for them #cats the musical #cats non replica #and shhhhh i don't need people talking about how 'ohhh non-reps are so bad they take away from the show'#I DON'T CARE THEY'RE FUN AND FUNKY AND I LIKE THEM

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master-harker · 3 months

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My favourite Jazz album of all time, by one of my guitar heroes: ‘Idle Moments’ by Grant Green, Blue Note Records (1965) 🎸

#underground music #alternative music #master harker #sadcore #folk #jazz #acoustic #punk #flamenco #uk #Grant green #idle moments #blue note #blue note records #Instagram

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voodoorhythmrecords · 1 year

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nestter donuts 🐆💃🐆BRINGING THE FLAMENCO TRASH CHAOTIC SHOW TO:

31/01 - (FR) - LYON, LE TROKSON

1/02 - (CH) - GENEVE, DIG IT RECORDS

02/02 - (CH) - KREUZLINGEN, HORST KLUB

03/02 - (GER) - STUTTGART, RAKETE

04/02 - (GER) - AUGSBURG, HAIFISCHBAR

05/02 - (GER) - AACHEN, LOLA PAROLI

06/02 - (BE) AVERDOBE, BLACK VAULT TATTOO

**07/02** - AVAILABLE (contact @rootstownbookings )

08/02 - (NL) - UTRECHT, DB'S

09/02 - (DE) - GOTTINGEN, VINYL RESERVAT

10/02 - (DE) - , DARMSTADT, BESSUNGER KNABENSCHÜLE

11/02 - (NL) WILD ROOSTER FESTIVAL, DEN HAAG

12/02 - (NL) PARAPLUFABRIEKEN, NIJMEGEN

@rootstownbookings @voodoo_rhythm_records @nestterdonuts

#flamenco #flamenco trash #rock'n'roll #blues trash #punk rock #lofi #voodoo rhythm records

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tidalgrace · 1 year

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¡La fiesta punk rock en Malaga está a punto de comenzar! Únete a nosotros en el Bar La Chancla este sábado 25 de junio a las 20:00 para disfrutar de una noche inolvidable con tres de los artistas más aclamados en España. ¡No te pierdas a los legendarios Los Asesinos del Punk, así como a los destacados artistas masculinos Manuel el Malvado y Juan el Destructor, y la increíble cantante femenina María la Rebelde! Acompáñanos y disfruta de la música punk rock más auténtica y el baile flamenco más desenfrenado, todo en un solo lugar. ¡Únete a nosotros en el Bar La Chancla y no te arrepentirás! #PunkRockMalaga #BarLaChancla #LosAsesinosdelPunk #ManuelelMalvado #JuanelDestructor #MaríalaRebelde #PunkRockFlamenco #NocheInolvidable #MúsicaEnVivo #ConciertoEnMalaga #RockAndRoll #BailaConLocura #ViveLaMúsica #España #Málaga #Rock #Punk #Flamenco #BandaDePunk #RockerosFamosos #BandaFamosa #ConciertoDePunk #FiestaDePunk #MúsicaEspañola #ArtistasEspañoles #NocheDeRock (at Málaga, Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpsLRF5t3wZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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dykegoro · 1 year

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Took an adderall at work and went fucking nuts setting up pokemon teams for all of the phantom thieves using mypokemonteam.com so here they are with my reasoning for choosing them. Long post ahead

Joker

Ditto needs no explanation. Zoroark because it can similarly cast the illusion of being another pokemon but has a core identity of its own. I gave all the OG Phantom Thieves an eeveelution and Umbreon is his. Darkrai because it deals in nightmares and is kind of freaky and spindly like Arsène. Litten because it is a little black and red cat. Marshadow because it’s a freaky little ghost guy who's also a fighting type and gets surrounded by blue flames when he’s mad

Ryuji

Dhelmise because it’s literally the ghost of a pirate ship. Jolteon for his eeveelution. Sharpedo because it’s a fucking shark torpedo. Scrafty because it’s kind of a shifty little dark-type mon with the moxie ability who’s friendly to its comrades but kind of suspiciously looked down on like a little punk bitch otherwise. Elekid because it’s like a little funky electric creature that goes 😈. Loudred because that bitch is loud

Ann

Oricorio because it’s a flamenco dancer like Carmen. Flareon eeveelution. Scorbunny because it’s an adorable bunny with lots of energy that shoots flames at people and kicks the shit out of them. Skitty because it is an adorable little pink cat whose only job is to be so cutie and I feel like Ann would be in love with it. Liepard because it’s sneaky and panther-esque. Lopunny because it gets sexualized by everybody but has a sweet and charming personality and also kicks the shit out of people

Yusuke

Hisuian Samurott because it’s literally an ancient samurai like Goemon. Alolan Ninetales because it’s an ice fox. Glaceon eeveelution because it’s also an ice fox. Froslass because she’s a little ice ghost in a kimono. Smeargle obviously. Milotic because it's "the most beautiful pokemon" and apparently an inspiration to artists all over the pokeworld

Makoto

Pancham because it’s like if Buchimaru beat the shit out of people. Miraidon because it’s a huge glowing blue motorcycle with incredible powers. Espeon because dude I was fucking running out of ideas with the eeveelution shit. Ceruledge because it’s a glowy blue ninja. Poochyena because it’s like slightly gothy but also very cute and I think Makoto would have kind of a connection to dark types. Riolu similar reasons because it beats ass but is also extremely intelligent and loyal

Futaba

Futaba's I am really happy with. 2 big fucking UFOs one of which has the "analytic" ability and the other of which is covered in green spikes. Leafeon evolution because it’s the green one. Charjabug because it’s green and electric and a little battery guy. Cofagrigus for palace reasons obviously. Swadloon because it’s green and shy and hiding.

Haru

Meowscarada because it looks like her and is also a grass type so related to her love for plants. Espurr because it’s tiny and cute and can cause massive explosions with its uncontrollable psychic powers. Sylveon because it takes so long to befriend Haru in-game and she doesn’t really flourish until you do. Medicham bc it’s psy/fighting. Jirachi bc it’s psy/steel. Tinkaton because it has a huge fucking hammer.

Akechi

Has his own Eevee that he trained independently of the group getting their evolutions. Picked it because it’s extremely common and socially acceptable. It will never evolve or take any of the paths it could have taken if it had reached out a little more. Rockruff similarly is super normie and cute but will evolve into its freaky Lycanroc Dusk Form which is kind of goth and uncontrollable and frequently canonically causes Rockruff to be abandoned by trainers. Corvisquire because it’s a crow but it’s like a mid-level crow so less suspicious than a huge terrifying Corviknight. Alolan Marowak because it’s got blue flames bursting around it and it’s wearing the skull of its dead mother and fights with one of her bones. Mega Banette because it’s insane and looks like Loki and is also a ghost type which I just like for him. Also sorry but it's literally the wailing ghost of a child's toy that was thrown away and is powered through solely by its rage at being abandoned and is willing to harm itself to harm others. FINALLY Hisuian Zoroark which is also a ghost type and the mirror image of Joker’s regular Zoroark. Has the wildcard-esque Illusion ability just like regular Zoroark.

Sumire

Pirouette form Meloetta because it’s surprisingly strong and kind of balletic/gymnast-y. Vulpix because it’s cute and looks like her. Cherrim for her third semester personality after gaining her identity back which I think would be in its cherry-blossom sunshine form for most of the regular game while she's being "Kasumi." Mimikyu also for obivous Royal reasons. Mega Audino because it’s cute but weirdly strong for a normal type, can hear everything and understand people very well. Kirlia because it’s also kind of gymnast-y and is stronger than it looks.

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Top 50 Albums of 2023: #10-1

10. Lost In A Rush of Emptiness by Bleach Lab

It’s safe to say, 2023 has been a year of some fantastic debut albums. This Top 50 countdown has already seen incredible first outings from the likes of SIPHO, Barry Can’t Swim, Blondshell, CASisDEAD and Holly Humberstone all featured, and now the big Top 10 features no less than four debut records. However, with two of those coming from well-established acts taking on new projects and another one more a final testament, I think that means London-based quartet Bleach Lab technically take my debut album of the year title.

Lost In A Rush of Emptiness is an utterly stunning debut, one that I’ve found myself constantly reaching for during these cold, dark evenings. Similar to the Mitski record on the previous blog, this is an album that demands you stick on your headphones and just dive into the whirlpool of gorgeous sounds with which you are presented.

Bringing together elements of shoegaze and melodic indie rock, gorgeous flourishes of strings and the softly spoken vocals of frontwoman Jenna Kyle, it’s an album that will leave you completely entranced from the get-go. Particularly worth diving into is the majestic opening trio of All Night, Indigo and Counting Empties, along with Smile For Me and the astonishing 7-minute closer, Life Gets Better. They may still be in their infancy, but between their EPs and now this debut, Bleach Lab have proven they already have the knack of creating music in which you’ll want to just completely immerse yourself.

Best tracks: Indigo, Counting Empties, Smile For Me

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9. CACTI by Billy Nomates

Albums released in January always have the hardest job of sticking it out to make year-end lists. So, the fact this sophomore album from Tor Maries, AKA Billy Nomates, has made it into my Top 10 of the year is a testament to its greatness. A record which won the inaugural 5-9 Album of the Month title, CACTI is an addictive, pulsating record that delves deep into isolation, politics and relationship breakdowns.

Whilst her self-titled debut was impressive, it’s clear CACTI is a huge step up. On her debut you could very much hear the similarities to her frequent collaborators in Notts’ duo Sleaford Mods - politically charged punk with spoken word vocals and some DIY electronics. Whilst CACTI still carries that raw punk energy, partly due to the album being recorded in Tor’s own flat, there is a noticeable uplift in the songcraft and vocal performances from her previous effort.

It's simply littered with sublime moments too, with the first five songs particularly strong. Balance Is gone is an invigorating opener, black curtains in the bag is a soulful electronic track whilst blue bones (deathwish) boasts a powerfully anthemic chorus. It doesn’t let up in the back half either, as spite with its grungy guitars, fawner with its bare bones acoustics and blackout signal with its air of finality all leave their mark too.

In a year of some difficulty for Billy Nomates, I hope she leaves 2023 proud of what she accomplished. Internet trolls will sadly always make noise, but they will never achieve anything like what Tor has crafted with CACTI. A personal, resonant record that simply beams with her wonderful, unique artistry.

Best tracks: Blue Bones (Deathwish), Spite, Blackout Signal

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8. Desire, I Want To Turn Into You by Caroline Polachek

2023 set a high standard for pop records, but arguably none left a bigger mark than Desire, I Want To Turn Into You by American alt-pop artist, Caroline Polachek.

Back in February, Caroline gifted this album a few days earlier than planned, releasing it on Valentine’s Day. It was a date that felt fitting, given this album’s undeniable passion. Sonically it’s a mesmerising listen, with Caroline throwing the kitchen sink at this one by incorporating bagpipes (Blood and Butter), Spanish Flamenco guitars (Sunset) and even a children’s choir (Billions). There’s also a blockbuster collaboration with both Grimes and Dido (Fly to You), two artists whose influence you can hear frequently across many of the album’s other highlights.

Although the individual moments themselves are full of vitality, the beauty of this album lies in the sonic journey on which it takes you. From the Tarzan-like cries of introductory track Welcome To My Island, the Charli XCX pop stylings of Bunny Is A Rider, the Eurovision glow of I Believe to the folk-dance of Smoke, Caroline delivers a vibrant explosion of sound at every turn.

Colourful, uplifting and filled with endlessly fascinating sonic exploration, Caroline owned 2023 by delivering a masterclass in experimental and art-driven pop music, earning herself countless new fans along the way. Rightfully one of the most acclaimed records of the year, this is without a doubt one of the 2023’s defining albums from any genre.

Best tracks: Welcome To My Island, Blood and Butter, Butterfly Net

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7. Chaos For The Fly by Grian Chatten

He may only be four albums into his career, but Grian Chatten has already forged himself a formidable legacy. Before this year, Grian had a 100% track record of getting into my Top 20 Albums of the Year, with all three Fontaines D.C. records making it in there. So with 2023 seeing him drop his first solo outing, I was obviously curious to see if it could live up to the standard set by his work in Fontaines. I’m pleased to say it absolutely did and Grian deservedly earns himself another Top 10 finish for the second year running.

Here’s what I had to say about the record, when I reviewed it back in June:

“Inspired by a late-night walk through the worn casinos and bars of Stoney Beach (around thirty miles north of Dublin), the album was essentially written in Grian’s mind that very same night, as he jotted down lyrics and clearly envisioned the sonic direction which he wanted to take with this solo project. Knowing it wasn’t going to be a Fontaines album, he still teamed up with regular producer Dan Carey to bring these songs and the tales of murky coastal glamour to life. The result is one of the best albums of the year so far, a dazzling dose of melancholic splendour that strengthens Grian Chatten’s position as one of the finest songwriters working today. Lead single The Score opens proceedings and sets the scene perfectly, instantly transporting the listener to a lustful evening in Madrid on this sun-kissed acoustic track. Follow-up Last Time Every Time Forever then flies us instantly back to that dilapidated season town in Ireland, with Grian illustrating imagery of seagulls and slot machines with sweeping strings, flashes of synths and some gentle vocals from his partner Georgie Jesson. It’s a poetic early highlight, with memorable, wonderfully written lines like “Without a chance, I'm king of every single thing, and it’s the cheapest spend, to make a dead heart sing.” The brilliant Fairlies then rounds off this opening trio of singles, with its stuttering strums and resplendent chorus. Supposedly written under the influence of a lot of beers, it makes poignant lines like “The boat is drifting in, the weight is cast, how can life go so slowly and death come so fast?” even more impressive. With this incredible first solo effort, Grian continues to justify the hype and prove his greatness, with this album for me more than able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the three exceptional Fontaines records that are already out living in the wild. While it may lack the raw primal power of those records, it more than makes up for it with a wealth of rich instrumentation, accomplished musicianship and engaging, vivid stories. Whether you’re a Fontaines fan or not: sit back, hit play and revel in the chaos.”

Best tracks: Fairlies, Season For Pain, All of the People

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6. PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE by Christine & The Queens

Whilst I’ve always been a fan of Christine & The Queens’ records, I’ve maybe enjoyed and appreciated the music without the albums necessarily ending up in my year-end list. This has all changed in 2023 though as Red (formerly Chris/Christine) delivered without a doubt the most ambitious record of the year, which has also ended up being one of my most played of the last 12 months too.

Seeing Christine & The Queens at Best Kept Secret festival over the summer and then catching Red’s subsequent Glasto performance turned out to be quite essential for understanding the concept for this complex triple album. Whilst of course the record can be enjoyed on the surface, Red’s full vision becomes clear once you’ve deduced the narrative arc at the heart of the record. Essentially it tells the story of an Angel coming down from the sky, enjoying all our earthly pleasures, falling in love and then eventually returning through the “sky door” to the “Big Eye” in the sky. What’s more, the role of the Big Eye character is played by none other than Madonna, who acts as the narrator throughout this three-part journey. Underlying within that story are heavy themes of grief, as Red lost his mother in 2019 and that loss is still very much present here, with some truly heartbreaking lyrics being delivered at times.

As you can tell there is a lot to unpack with this one - it’s massively ambitious, deeply personal and at 90-minutes long, it can admittedly be quite self-indulgent in places. So whilst this definitely isn’t an album for everyone, as someone who adores concept records that play out almost like novels, the scope and artistry of this album has drawn me back in time and time again over the last six months.

The first two parts in particular are really special – Tears can be so soft draws shades to Massive Attack whilst Marvin descending is full of soulfulness. Over on part two, He’s been shining for ever, your son channels Kate Bush, Flowery Days is a stunning ballad and 070 Shake collaboration True Love is just a really fantastic pop song. A special mention also to Mike Dean, whose production throughout the record is superb as always.

This is a record where Red swung for the fence and ended up producing something quite beautiful and unlike anything else all year. An unapologetic, uncompromising, and utterly staggering work of art, the originality and imagination of Christine & The Queens’ music continues to be unmatched.

Best tracks: True Love, He’s been shining for ever your son, Tears can be so soft

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5. Strange Disciple by Nation of Language

A couple of months back when indie-pop trio Nation of Language dropped their brilliant third album Strange Disciple, I saw someone call them the undisputed band of the 2020s so far. Given the quality of their first three records, I think I’d be inclined to agree. Already named as Rough Trade’s Album of the Year for 2023, Strange Disciple is the sound of one of the most exciting new acts of the last few years, operating at the top of their game and crafting some of their very best songs to date in the process.

Here’s what I had to say about the record, when I reviewed it for HeadStuff back in September:

“On this latest opus Nation of Language very much give the fans what they have come to expect from them, which is retro-inspired tunes in the vein of great bands like New Order and OMD. There are no radical sonic direction changes, so if you enjoyed their first two records the good news is you’ll likely love this one as well. This is simply Nation of Language having now mastered their sound, taking it to grand new heights. Some of their finest tracks to date can be found here, songs of romantic adoration and unhealthy infatuations backdropped against playful synth melodies that just make you want to groove. Opener Weak In Your Light gets proceedings off to an exhilarating start, bouncing along on a minimalist synth beat whilst front man Ian Richard Devaney’s impassioned vocal performance steals the show. Spiritual title track and lead single Sole Obsession is then one of the trio’s finest outings to date, with its infectious bassline, pulsating electronics and Devaney’s vocal tones once again gliding resonantly across the hypnotic sounds on display. It’s a stellar opening combo which will see fans old and new jiving with joy. There is no mid-album slump to be found either as after a thrilling first half, Nation of Language just keep the highlights coming. Spare Me The Decision is another career-best moment, with a meandering bassline and siren-like synths as Devaney achingly sings “You weigh on my mind, all night.” The guitars then takeover once again, as Sightseer gracefully echoes in reverberating melancholy before Stumbling Still injects the album with a scintillating rush, a track that sounds guaranteed to become an instant live favourite. A New Goodbye then moulds together some delicate yet somewhat operatic moments with a catchy chorus, whilst closer I Will Never Learn ties things all together with lyrics about being broken and imprisoned in a never-ending cycle of addictive obsession. There is no doubt this is some of Nation of Language’s best work, with Strange Disciple coming marginally closer to matching the greatness of their debut than that of its (also fantastic) predecessor. That said, it’s an opening trilogy of albums most other bands could only dream of, and if there is one thing I would say going into the next record is I’d like to see how far Nation of Language can push their sound from this point.”

Best tracks: Sole Obsession, Spare Me the Decision, Sightseer

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4. Lullabies From The Lightning Tree by Sad Boys Club

A hugely bittersweet entry into the countdown now as we arrive at the first and only album from London-based quartet, Sad Boys Club. Having released this record back in May which I hoped would be a launch pad onto the next stage of their career, this November saw Sad Boys Club sadly play their final show before disbanding and going their separate paths. As a result it’s an album that’s gone up a notch in my estimation, shifting from one of my most played of the year and one that I thoroughly enjoyed, to one of the year’s most important and monumental releases.

In many ways, Lullabies From The Lightning Tree isn’t just about Sad Boys Club and a lasting memory of their incredible talents and the joy their music brought. It is a reminder also to support up-and-coming musicians in any way you can, as you never know how long they will be around in this current climate of nostalgia-act obsession and streaming underpayments. That’s maybe a bigger discussion for another day, for now let’s take a minute to discuss what makes this Sad Boys Club album so special.

As their name suggests, the London-based quartet very much wore their influences on their sleeve. At times you’d find them channelling the goth-rock of The Cure, at others the melodic emo of bands like Death Cab For Cutie and Sunny Day Real Estate. Sometimes it may even be the shimmering indie-pop of more contemporary bands like Spector and The 1975. However, whilst the inspirations behind their music were always clear, Sad Boys Club’s uniqueness lay in them bringing together all these touchpoints to forge a genre-defying sound that was entirely of their own making.

This mission statement is laid out straight away on thunderous introduction Peak, which sees frontman Jacob Wheldon at his most Robert Smith-esque as he describes deep seas and fires burning. Fully living up to its name, Delicious is then an addictive alt-rock banger filled with tasty hooks and poignant lines like “I guess the love that stretched miles wide was maybe only ever inches deep.” It highlights one of the record’s biggest strengths which is Jacob Wheldon’s heartfelt, nuanced lyricism.

The album then hits another peak with lead single To Heal Without A Scar (Is A Waste of A Good Wound), an indie-rock anthem where Wheldon sings of his own instincts to self-sabotage so that he can remain creative and inspired to write songs. Throughout the track he confesses to pushing himself to the brink for his art, with “one hand on the canvas, the other on the curtain” before then exclaiming “it’s never a car ‘till it crashes.” Eventually it hits boiling point around the three-minute mark, with a seismic instrumental breakdown exploding around Wheldon as he empties his lungs into the delivery of the words: “I am pursuing you Life, to the end of the earth, across an Amazon of portable TV screens.”

The band then save two of their finest moments for a strong finale, with Cemetery Song, 20/5 showcasing Sad Boys Club at their darkest and most vulnerable. With his honest words surrounded by a beautiful arrangement of soaring strings and folky banjos, Wheldon reflects on living with his brother during a particularly tough period. It is a stunning piece of songcraft, that is both a real gut-punch but ultimately quite uplifting too. (You’re) All I Ever Wanna Do then brings the record to a close amidst a triumphant soiree of blues rock, a wonderful love letter from the band to each other.

As I said at the start, this record should’ve been the launch pad for this band but it seems life just had other plans. It is a mighty shame we won’t get any more new music from Sad Boys Club going forward, but I am also so grateful I have this treasure trove of an album that I can turn to now whenever I need it. As a final parting gift to their fans, it’s damn near perfect.

Best tracks: Delicious, To Heal Without A Scar (Is a Waste of a Good Wound), Cemetery Song 20/5

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3. No Joy by Spanish Love Songs

You know when an album comes along and just seems to get you? Says all the right things that speak to your soul and as a result, it resonates with you like nothing else. Well, that is exactly what this album from American rock outfit Spanish Love Songs does for me. Whilst this may not be the most revolutionary instalment of this list, this is a rock record that uses sentiment and lyrical prowess to emotionally hit you hard, then pull you back in time and time again.

Although I named it as a runner-up to Genesis Owusu’s record back on the August edition of the 5-9 Album of the Month podcast, as the weather has turned a little chillier, I’ve found myself constantly listening to it. Packing the same punch as its predecessor Brave Faces Everyone but with more refined production and songcraft, you can hear how Spanish Love Songs have matured on this effort. Whilst die-hards may well prefer the rawer sound of their earlier efforts, No Joy is the one that has clicked with me the most.

Lyrically very dark and intense, the music counteracts the darkness of the lyrical themes and balances it perfectly, with instrumentation that is both cathartic and uplifting. Lifers is a stop-you-in-your-tracks opener, full of vivid imagery with a great central riff and a big chorus. Then you’ve got an awesome trio of singles, Pendulum, Haunted and Clean-Up Crew, with the line in the latter “Fuck the garden and the yard, we can barely tend to our own dreams” particularly cutting.

The second half is then more of the same, but that certainly isn’t a negative. Mutable boasts atmospheric synths that help set the mood, whilst Exit Bags is a really tender penultimate track. Finally, Re-emerging Signs of the Apocalypse delivers the triumphant climax this album deserves.

So, whilst it’s admittedly not going to win any originality prizes, No Joy is a record that I just absolutely adore. With hard-hitting songwriting that makes for a stunning collection of tracks from beginning to end, Spanish Love Songs prove they are a band making soaring rock anthems better than anybody else in their scene right now.

Best tracks: Pendulum, Haunted, Clean-Up Crew

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2. Heavy Heavy by Young Fathers

So here we arrive at my runner-up Album of the Year for 2023 and in many ways, it is the record that has most defined the year for me. From listening to it on repeat when it first dropped back in February, to catching their jaw-dropping performance at Best Kept Secret festival over the summer, to then rooting for them to win the Mercury Prize in September. An album as adventurous and joyous as any released in 2023 – my No.2 album for 2023 is of course Heavy Heavy, the awe-inspiring fourth album from Scottish trio, Young Fathers.

An album that rides a hugely uplifting sonic wave from start to finish, Young Fathers convey their message more through mood than through lyrics most of the time. As a result, it plays out like a celebration happening right between your ears, with the vibrancy of the music shining through and leaving its melodies happily lodged in your brain. Rice starts it all off with this wonderful tribal jubilance before I Saw draws comparisons to Tame Impala’s Elephant with its stomping beat, with both tracks showcasing glorious layers of vocal harmonies and a fascinating variety of sonic textures.

Tell Somebody is then beautifully atmospheric, with organ-like synths and gorgeous echoey vocals reverberating beautifully around the space. Shoot Me Down has a hip-hop style sample at the start and then gracefully shifts into this incredible explosion of gospel vocals at the end. Holy Moly is then one of my favourite songs of the whole year, with its fierce guitars and euphoric vocal harmonies.

I could go on and on about the magic of this record, but I think this is one of those albums you simply must hear if you haven’t already. Life-affirming and year-defining, it’s only personal sentiment and my love for this next record that has stopped Heavy Heavy from being named my 2023 Album of the Year.

Best tracks: Holy Moly, I Saw, Tell Somebody

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1. Lies by LIES

A day later than planned, but finally here we are then!

If you’ve been following this blog, the 5-9 Album of the Month podcast or my music writing in general this year, then this self-titled debut from American Football side project, LIES, being named my 2023 Album of the Year should come as no surprise. A record that was my frontrunner at the mid-year mark, ultimately no record has been able to blow me away in the same manner as this symphonic and frequently dazzling opus from cousins Mike and Nate Kinsella.

As a big American Football and Owen fan, when I saw Mike Kinsella had a new project with his cousin and bandmate Nate, I was instantly intrigued. The amazing string of singles released towards the end of 2022 - Blemishes, Echoes, Corbeau, Summer Somewhere and Camera Chimera - only heightened that intrigue further. So much so that in the January episode of the 5-9 Album of the Month podcast, I said this was the album I was most looking forward to hearing this year. So even with a load of hype and anticipation, this record still managed to deliver and exceed my lofty expectations.

Beginning life as fourth album sessions for the next American Football record, when it became clear these songs were their own thing, the Kinsellas decided to further expand their sonic boundaries. As a result, you get an album which is the sound of these two maestros just playing about the studio, going on all these ambitious sonic adventures and taking their songcraft into weird and wonderful new directions along the way. Because of this, it ends up being a record that has everything I want from an album in 2023 - there’s heart, there’s eclecticism and there’s a daring nature to push their sound to places it’s never been before now. Beyond that, it’s just spellbinding from start to finish.

Opener Blemishes is a stunning, upbeat love song about unconditional adoration for someone despite their flaws, that eventually transcends into this amazing swirl of strings. It’s not the only orchestral moment on the record, as Echoes boasts brass horns whilst Knife begins super quiet with distorted vocals and harps, before then erupting into an ominous swell of pianos, strings and Mike’s anguished cries. Similarly No Shame, which is one of my favourites on the whole album, starts out as this gorgeous softly spoken piece, then in the final two minutes transforms into this glorious wave of cinematic strings that lifts you into another dimension. It all really is like a carefully constructed symphony at times and there’s almost no words to describe the feeling I get when I listen to these songs.

But it wouldn’t be a Mike Kinsella record without some visually descriptive lyricism and I’m pleased to say this album has that too. On Resurrection, one of the opening lines is “I bit my tongue until it bled, blood in the sink, blood in the bed - if memory serves even the wedding dress was red.” It’s a striking thought and that dark, emotional imagery being painted is classic Mike Kinsella at his best. After that line, the song then instantly crashes into this combination of playful guitars, pounding drums and sparkling synths, which is just wonderfully hypnotic.

The cousins have said Depeche Mode and Nine Inch Nails were two of the biggest influences on this project and Camera Chimera is the song where you can really hear that influence coming through. Filled with atmospheric synths and guitar textures reminiscent of The Cure, it ended up one of my favourite songs of 2022 and a year later, I love it just as much.

Whilst I appreciate this album won’t be for everyone and some will find it overindulgent, as someone who adores Mike Kinsella’s music and just loves the experimental direction him and Nate took with one, it ultimately became the album I personally connected with the most this year. It is simply one of my favourite artists, delivering an album that sounds like it was made specifically for me with what it offers.

With the emotional heart of an American Football record and the cousins Kinsella just pushing their sound into these majestic realms that take my breath away every time I listen to them, it’s without a doubt my Album of the Year for 2023.

Best tracks: Blemishes, Resurrection, No Shame…and the rest!

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Thanks so much for following the countdown, I hope you enjoyed it – still to come this month, my Top EPs, Songs and Live Shows of the Year!