Torres "Three Futures (4AD)"
Bank Robber Music was very excited to be able to announce the signing of Torres to the fold before the release of her otherworldly new LP Three Futures (4AD). Her singular combination of stark instrumentation and frank vocals had already beguiled us from the other side of the contract, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to love her music and not just wish upon wishes from the sidelines that she was part of the BRM family. If you’ve been a fan of her past albums (and judging from all the “hey, do you guys work Torres?” emails we have received in the past, I would say there are many of you) then you know what to expect. Experimental like David Byrne or Laurie Anderson, but with a modern slant, this is pop music for smart people. Check out the first single “Three Futures.”
Worriers "Survival Pop (SideOneDummy)"
It seemed like only a few month ago that SideOneDummy announced the signing of Brooklyn punk band Worriers to their fold. Probably because it was only a few months ago (imagine that!?!) Well, the wait is over, and Survival Pop, their first for SOD is here! Full of the melodic pop/punk tunes the band, and more specifically the songwriter for the band Lauren Denitzio (formerly of The Measure) is known for! Get ready to sing along to the candy coated melodies, and nod your collective heads to the pop hooks! The huge pop-punk guitars! It’s all happening! Check out the self-reflection of “Future Me.”
The Clientele "Music For The Age Of Miracles (Merge)"
It’s been 7 long years since The Clientele have graced our ears with a new album. A lot has changed since 2010, but thankfully, the awesomeness of The Clientele isn’t one of them. Music For The Age Of Miracles (Merge) is exactly what you want it to be. Full of smart lyrics, charming songs, and more indie pop warmth than a highly coveted copy of C86. Jam packed with chilling piano turns, bright acoustic guitars, and Alasdair Maclean’s singular vocal style. If The Apples In Stereo were more interested in Rubber Soul, their output might sounds like this stellar LP. Check out the perfect for the first day of autumn lead single “Lunar Days.”
Upper Wilds "Guitar Module 2017 (Thrill Jockey)"
Dan Friel (of Parts & Labor fame) fans, do I ever have a treat for you! His new project, Upper Wilds, has released an introduction of the new sound with Guitar Module 2017 (Thrill Jockey). Performed entirely by Friel on a heavily distorted guitar, along with a sequencer, a keyboard, and a pedal board full of goodies, GM2017 is a big, messy good time. A little like Lightning Bolt but with Dan’s occasional vocals being far less distorted. His guitars certainly thrash, likely causing heads to be banged and devil hands to be thrown up wherever this album is being played, and played LOUD. Crank it to 11 and check out “UFO.”