YOWLER "Black Dog In My Path (Double Double Whammy)"
Philadelphia’s Maryn Jones has been releasing music in some form since 2004. She’s been a member of the “loud pop outfit” All Dogs as well as psych-folkers Saintseneca. But in 2013 she started Yowler as a solo project “where dark thoughts and too-quiet moments could be placed.” The result is Black Dog In My Path (Double Double Whammy), the second Yowler release. Mostly Jones’ lovely vocals (often multi-tracked) and acoustic guitar, with hints of bass and cello and other assorted band room denizens. Unless its not a ballad, because Maryn is not afraid to rock either. Magically delicate and powerful, these songs are a window into her soul–as the best songs usually tend to be. A little bit like Liz Phair’s early work, a little bit like Elliot Smith-this one packs a punch. Check out the emotional shuffle of “Angel.”
Kinski "Accustomed To Your Face (Kill Rock Stars)"
Judging from the cover of their latest LP, Kinski has fired John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands and gone back to their original lineup. I kid, I kid! 20 years into their career and Kinski show no signs of slowing down. Accustomed To Your Face (Kill Rock Stars) is full of searing guitars and rock riffs, krautrock-inspired rhythms, and all-around blistering energy. This is one album to get up and go to school with! Check out the sub-two minute power of “Guest Girl Vocalist.”
Black Joe Lewis & Honeybears "The Difference Between Me & You"
For their 5th album, Black Joe Lewis & Honeybears did what may seem impossible for 2018. They made The Difference Between Me & You an authentic, honest to goodness blues album. I mean, if ever there was a time for the blues to come back, now would be it, eh? If that doesn’t whet your appetite, check out this quote from Glide Magazine “a deep repertoire of sounds: the heavy grooves of Albert King, punked-up blues of R.L. Burnside, the storytelling of Bobby “Blue” Bland, and the soulfully layered horns of The Rolling Stones.” Check out the horn-heavy “Culture Vulture.”
Tommy and the Commies "Here Comes (Slovenly)"
We recently welcomed Slovenly Recordings to the BRM fold. Not familiar with their crazy excellent releases? Well you are about to be. They are known for releasing “psyched out garage punk shit rock for crazy kids all over the planet.” (their excellent words, not ours.) Case in point? Well, the first new release after we signed them is the excellent new mod-punk release from Tommy and the Commies Here Comes. Authentic, energetic rock ‘n’ roll for the scooter set here. Somewhere between The Jam and ‘70s UK band The Chords comes this scorcher of a release. Check out the snotty power of “Permanent Fixture” and welcome Slovenly to the fold!