New Music Monday – 3/26/18

And this week we have new work from:
Lucy Dacus
We Are Scientists
Hank Wood and The Hammerheads
Giraffes? Giraffes!

Lucy Dacus
Richmond, VA
Historian out now on Matador Records

For her sophomore album, Lucy Dacus returns with her signature indie rock/Americana style. This time around though, Dacus gives us a bit more insight into her darker side, dealing with loss and relationships, both romantic and platonic, with those around us. Easily an early contender for album of the year in my book. ~ Petey

We Are Scientists
New York City, NY
“Your Light Has Changed” from MEGAPLEX due out on April 27th

The post-punk group We Are Scientists have been making riff heavy indie rock for the better part of 18 years now and yet each new release they produce sounds fresh and exciting. Their newest single, “Your Light Has Changed”, doesn’t deviate from their tried and true formulation and is a pleaser for new listeners and old fans alike. ~ Petey

Hank Wood and The Hammerheads
New York, New York
S/T, out now on Toxic State Records.

Maybe (probably?) the best live band in the US currently has a new album out that captures their frenetic, messy, beautiful cacophony surprisingly well. 25 ish minutes of guitars, drums, Farfisa, and the singular voice of Hank Wood, who uses “UHN!” as an instrument, a refrain, maybe a weapon at times. If you like punk rock, you need to listen to this, because THIS RULES.
tom

Giraffes? Giraffes!
Northampton, UK
“Hug of Death” from Memory Lame, available for preorder on Topshelf Records.
Do you like math rock? A little jazz in your rock? A little rock in your jazz? Weird time signatures? Strange song titles? Check out the 9 part Hug of Death from these 2 virtuoso weirdos, then, it’s pretty cool.
tom