New

My friend Julia has been showing me some new music lately of which I have been enjoying greatly. It's always so exciting when you can't stop listening to something so good and refreshing.

• First is Glasser, a band I found through what she has shown me recently. Their album 'Ring' received an 8.0 from Pitchfork, so it must be good right? Absolutely. It is the perfect sleepy-time album and so incredibly relaxing. While listening, I usually picture myself under water with the warm sun reflecting off the surface all around me. 

If this album art doesn't make you want to listen, then that is a shame and you're missing out big time. (click photo for torrent)

• Next is Cults. Like Charles Manson and Jonestown? No, not that kind. This is something far more comprehensible and completely harmless. The reason why I enjoy them so much might be because the female's voice reminds me of a more electric Sheena Ozzella of Lemuria fame. The beats are fun and I often find myself dancing to them without realizing it (most often in the shower). 

Their debut self-titled album has been released in Europe and will be released in the U.S. June 7th (but I'm sure if you look hard enough, you'll be able to find it.) They also have a session on Daytrotter- all you need to do is create an account and then downloads are free!

• Last but certainly not least, is Tennis. I was apprehensive to give them a chance at first since I usually don't like the music Julia does, but boy am I glad I did. 'Cape Dory' is definitely going to be my go-to Summer album, hands down. This is certainly another band I find myself dancing to without realization. The songs are so catchy and reminiscent of a '40s Best Coast. You can't go wrong there. 

 (click picture for torrent)

Other things I have also been listening to lately include: The xx, Grizzly Bear, How to Dress Well,  and Tamaryn. So, in short, I really treasure finding new music that I instantly fall in love with (more or less). How some people never make an effort to listen to new types of music is bewildering and boring...there's so much out there! I pride myself off of expanding my music horizons and my quest in doing so is far from over.

Yesterday's Lunch

Lemuria. My favorite band. Their lyrics are just always relevant to my life, but the person who showed me them is not. Win some and lose some though, right? I've seen them live once and let me tell you, it was great. I'm sure I have cried to them at one point (or multiple) and I have certainly laughed to them. How a band can have this much of an impact on my life is unbeknownst to me. All I know is that they're good...really really good, and that I can never get tired of listening to them. Get Better is the perfect summer album, so take a drive (or bike ride) and blast it. You will find yourself in love with them in no time. Here's Lemuria's Demo: http://www.mediafire.com/?mtiznyiztan

Perspective

So for a week, I vowed to only listen to female fronted bands. Until I really started to discover new bands did I realize that a majority of the music I listen to has a male vocalist. The punk scene really needs to have a stronger female voice in my opinion. At shows, there are always more guys. Is this because females are afraid to stand out or do most girls just not like hardcore/punk/etc.? I know this issue has come up a lot but it's just so disheartening. Then there's the issue of being treated fairly at shows. I know I have been treated pretty well, but there are still those snide comments once in awhile how a girl can't be in the pit or do whatever else. This is getting off topic, so yeah. Punch, Discount, Suffix, and Lemuria are pretty much all I've listened to this week with a bit of Tegan and Sara in there. They are all so good, but what if the vocalists were male? Punch and Suffix would just be any old hardcore band, Discount would be another pop punk/indie band, and Tegan and Sara would be Tim and Scott. I have so much appreciation for these women. They just make me so proud and make me love this music even more. Here's some Suffix, since a few people asked: http://www.mediafire.com/?nmmy3zoummy