New Releases

Here are some recently released or upcoming releases that I'm interested in.

Recent Release:

Sonic Boom Six - Sonic Boom Six

The long awaited new self-titled album from the premier genre terrorists. It took them a while to release because they were looking for a new label that would put it out. After self-releasing all their previous work on their own imprint Rebel Alliance records, they're signed a deal with the indy label Xtra Mile Recordings. They should be comfortable here along with he likes of Frank Turner and Against Me. I don't want to say too much about the actual music because I'll be reviewing it in another post, but first two singles off it are bangers!

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NOFX - Self-Entitled

This is the twelfth studio album for these veterans of punk. NOFX have to be one of the most consistently good band ever. I can't think of any other bands that have not only kept producing good records for over two decades but have kept fresh and relevant. They may not be the riskiest of bands but they never sound tired and they have done many interesting projects to keep things interesting. This one should be another solid punk-rock romp.

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 Title Fight - Floral Green

This is the second album from this American melodic hardcore band. Released through Side One Dummy, (Big D, Anti-Flag, Goldfinger), it marks their debut on the Billboard 200, peaking at #69 (snigger!). Good showing for this genre which generally doesn't get enough attention. 

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Macklemore - The Heist

Debuting at #2 on the Billboard Hot 200, this is only the second independently released album to chart that high. I can't get enough of this guy, this is going to be an awesome album. Plus, it comes in real alligator skin packaging!

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DJ Fresh - Nextlevelism

The first two singles off this album have made DJ Fresh somewhat of a pioneer in dance music. He holds the record for having both the first ever Dubstep song (Louder) and Drum and Bass song (Hot Right Now) to go UK No. 1. This includes a few more tasty track with a list of quality collaborators including Dizzee Rascal and Rizzle Kicks.

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Up-coming:

Bruno Mars - Unorthodox Jukebox

I don't care what people say, Bruno Mars is a song-writing genius. Over the last two years he's had the midas touch for hits. Whether they're his own songs or collaborations with the likes of B.o.B or Cee-Lo Green, he just doesn't know how to right a bad song! That being said, I'm not overly impressed with the first single off this (reminds me of The Police though) but I have no doubt that it's gonna be packed with catchy tunes just like his last one.

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Rolo Tomassi - Astraea

This will be the third outing for the Sheffield math-core moshers. Fronted by the most unlikely looking female, and refusing to stay in one time-signature for more than 30 seconds, I don't think they're ever going to stop experimenting. With a few line-up changes since last time, the things that remain constant will be the heavy guitars and arresting vocals as well as the absorbingly atmospheric break-downs.

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