Fuzzy Meadows: The Week's Best New Music (May 24th - June 6th)
Japanese Breakfast - "Jubilee" | Album Review
Whereas her previous two albums dealt with the grief and dissociation caused by the death of her mother, Jubilee processes all of Zauner’s emotion into an expression of joyous, utter feeling. It’s an affirmation of her life, of our lives, through collective experiences of triumph we share together. Simply put, it’s stunning.
Thank - "Commemorative Coin" Video | Post-Trash Premiere
The Leeds based quartet have released two phenomenal EPs and a single since their inception and now those kind gents have compiled all their releases thus far into one collection, Thankology. In celebration of the release, Thank are sharing a new video for “Commemorative Coin,” directed by Theo Gowans and Freddy Vinehill-Cliff.
Mesh - "Mesh" | Album Review
It might be facetious to call Mesh a post-punk band. Much of this record sounds like classic scuzzy and snotty garage rock, particularly of the kind that grew in popularity at the start of this century. The whole thing is supremely infectious, filled with catchy choruses and thirstful energy; these songs are made to be danced to furiously.
Buffet Lunch - "The Power of Rocks" | Album Review
The Power of Rocks shows a band that is willing to create whatever they want regardless of whatever is popular. All the pop sensibilities are there, and they are there in spades, but the band decides to take these sensibilities to create music with a bounce in their step, and it infects the listener to have the same sort of bounce.
Leopardo - "Selfish Spoiled Child" | Post-Trash Premiere
Leopardo, hailing from Fribourg, Switzerland, are the latest addition to the stellar Feel It Records roster, adding their own seasoned blend of garage punk and lo-fi psych to the mix. Malcantone, the quintet’s third full length, bridges the gap between bands like The Stooges and early Brian Eno, with a gritty jangle and charming clarity.
Birthday Ass Discuss "Head of the Household," Improvisation, and Silliness | Feature Interview
Birthday Ass formed at the New England Conservatory, with their academic backgrounds in jazz and contemporary classical music, they all know full well how to read the music, but also when to throw the score out the window and improvise. Priya Carlberg spoke to Post-Trash about Head of the Household, the way the band’s live energy has shaped up over the years, and Jell-O.
Pet Fox - "More Than Anything" | Album Review
More Than Anything, the trio’s latest EP, is in line with their previous releases, but this time around, they keep the songs shorter, sweeter, and embedded with a tried-and-true, upbeat indie energy. Theo Hartlett’s vocals and songwriting may be what’s most remarkable here, as there’s a natural progression in his approach that entices.
Smirk - "Staring at Screens" | Post-Trash Premiere
The once again informatively titled EP, is seven new songs that find Smirk doing what they do best, making agitated punk that feels both jittery and anxious. Due out soon via Total Punk Records (Predator, Brandy, ISS), it’s full of rippers that take the piss out of everyday life with jagged guitars and feral distortion.
Genghis Tron - "Dream Weapon" | Album Review
Their much-anticipated return overcomes impossible standards by doubling down on a new sound. Dream Weapon, Genghis Tron’s third LP, exceeds any expectations set by the furious strength of their 2008 release.. Much of this is due to the introduction of drummer Nick Yacyshyn and new vocalist Tony Wolski.
Jimmy Montague - "Casual Use" | Album Review
Casual Use is brimming with musical references to soft-rock antiheroes, which sounds like a hilarious oxymoron—Montague is obviously in thrall to artists like Andrew Gold, Randy Newman, and, of course, his personal idol, Harry Nilsson. Casual Use also proves that, in the right hands, ornate, hi-fi pop rock can still sound novel
Pile - "In the Corners of a Sphere-Filled Room" | Album Review
Drawing you in is the little moments, where ambient music shines. Maybe it’s the way one note is sustained and lingers in the air; maybe it could be the hint of cello and viola that is interdependent through the record. All that matters is that the music maintains a spell over you, rendering the outside world nonexistent for a little while.
Spelljammer - "Abyssal Trip" | Album Review
The howl of an air-raid siren introduces Stockholm’s Spelljammer on their fourth release, Abyssal Trip, as guitars land like paratroopers and the album’s lumbering first riff begins to take shape. When the drums finally fall into place, we’re off into the sludge on a path well trodden by bands like Sleep and Windhand.
Shrapnel - "POG Theme" | Post-Trash Premiere
Spit-Take - "Chickenly" | Post-Trash Premiere
Fuzzy Meadows: The Week's Best New Music (May 10th - May 23rd)
Crumb - "Ice Melt" | Album Review
Czarface & MF DOOM - "Super What?" | Album Review
Postponed due to the pandemic, these songs were recorded in April 2020 before anyone could have known of its importance in DOOM’s catalogue. This isn’t some mish-mash of left-over verses stitched together in a cash grab, this is one of the last things he got to work on. It’s good, light-hearted fun between friends.
Supreme Joy - "Palace of Oranges" | Post-Trash Premiere
Set to release their debut album, JOY, on May 28th, the project’s name could be a bit misleading. While it’s most definitely a supreme joy to listen to Wong and co.’s songs, they don’t necessarily come from a place that oozes happiness and excitement. JOY was written by Wong during a time of civil unrest and a great deal of identity crisis.