Is It Spooky?
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A music loving enby from the north west of England. On a mission to listen to as many new albums each year as possible (so I'll probably bore you about it).
Added to my ICYMI playlist from October
AFI - Silver Bleeds The Black Sun...
*Gothic rock*
Agriculture - The Spiritual Sound
*Ecstatic black metal*
Snõõper - Worldwide
*Garage punk*
Candelabro - Deseo, Carne y Voluntad
*Jazzy art rock*
Author & Punisher - Nocturnal Birding
*Bird industrial*
AFI - Silver Bleeds The Black Sun...
*Gothic rock*
Agriculture - The Spiritual Sound
*Ecstatic black metal*
Snõõper - Worldwide
*Garage punk*
Candelabro - Deseo, Carne y Voluntad
*Jazzy art rock*
Author & Punisher - Nocturnal Birding
*Bird industrial*
November 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Added to my ICYMI playlist from October
AFI - Silver Bleeds The Black Sun...
*Gothic rock*
Agriculture - The Spiritual Sound
*Ecstatic black metal*
Snõõper - Worldwide
*Garage punk*
Candelabro - Deseo, Carne y Voluntad
*Jazzy art rock*
Author & Punisher - Nocturnal Birding
*Bird industrial*
AFI - Silver Bleeds The Black Sun...
*Gothic rock*
Agriculture - The Spiritual Sound
*Ecstatic black metal*
Snõõper - Worldwide
*Garage punk*
Candelabro - Deseo, Carne y Voluntad
*Jazzy art rock*
Author & Punisher - Nocturnal Birding
*Bird industrial*
This is another great release from the Sacred Bones label. It is dark, brooding, and experimental. All things that I tend to enjoy in an album and here it is being pulled together beautifully.
Hilary Woods - Endgames (Official Video)
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November 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
This is another great release from the Sacred Bones label. It is dark, brooding, and experimental. All things that I tend to enjoy in an album and here it is being pulled together beautifully.
This new project from the Crutchfield sisters has them returning to the sounds of their earlier projects. There's a bit more of a band feel to their alt country sound and if you like Swearin', early Waxahatchee, or Wednesday. Not always my favourite style, but this lot do it well.
Heathcliff
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November 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
This new project from the Crutchfield sisters has them returning to the sounds of their earlier projects. There's a bit more of a band feel to their alt country sound and if you like Swearin', early Waxahatchee, or Wednesday. Not always my favourite style, but this lot do it well.
For his newest album we are getting something a bit heavier and sometimes even industrial tinged compared to his normal techno and ambient style. There's plenty of excellent guest spots and it's well worth a try.
Daniel Avery - Rapture In Blue w/ Cecile Believe (Official Video)
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November 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
For his newest album we are getting something a bit heavier and sometimes even industrial tinged compared to his normal techno and ambient style. There's plenty of excellent guest spots and it's well worth a try.
This collaboration leans towards a sludgy noise rock sound that has moments that leans to each sides sound. Often it is on the calmer and more avant-garde side, but then you'll get Chat Piles crushing heaviness coming back through.
Chat Pile and Hayden Pedigo - Radioactive Dreams (Official Music Video)
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November 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
This collaboration leans towards a sludgy noise rock sound that has moments that leans to each sides sound. Often it is on the calmer and more avant-garde side, but then you'll get Chat Piles crushing heaviness coming back through.
On their second full length the Manchester band are building on their doom punk sound. It's gothic, witchy, and noisy. But most importantly its just really good.
Witch Fever - FEVEREATEN (Official Video)
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November 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
On their second full length the Manchester band are building on their doom punk sound. It's gothic, witchy, and noisy. But most importantly its just really good.
On her newest album we are getting a bit of pop structure stapled to her Chamber drone sound. It's still very out there and arty (and the tracks are still mostly long), but there is far more accessibility.
Facing Atlas
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November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
On her newest album we are getting a bit of pop structure stapled to her Chamber drone sound. It's still very out there and arty (and the tracks are still mostly long), but there is far more accessibility.
One of my favourite artists is back with another excellent release. Her last album has quickly become my favourite (or maybe joint favourite) of hers, and the quality is just as high this time. Smart, moody, and beautifully executed art rock.
Florence + The Machine - Everybody Scream (Official Music Video)
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November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
One of my favourite artists is back with another excellent release. Her last album has quickly become my favourite (or maybe joint favourite) of hers, and the quality is just as high this time. Smart, moody, and beautifully executed art rock.
For their second EP of the year we're getting another great collection of Chamber punk. Their first was my early contender for EP of the year. This one has made it a tie.
The Orchestra (For Now) - Hattrick (Official Video)
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November 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
For their second EP of the year we're getting another great collection of Chamber punk. Their first was my early contender for EP of the year. This one has made it a tie.
On his second album of the year we are getting another heaped serving of excellent oddball lyricism, but this time with a focus on simplified beats. It really helps some of his great word play stand out. He'll always be one of my favourites in the alternative hip hop scene.
Aesop Rock - Poly Cotton Blend (Official Audio)
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October 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM
On his second album of the year we are getting another heaped serving of excellent oddball lyricism, but this time with a focus on simplified beats. It really helps some of his great word play stand out. He'll always be one of my favourites in the alternative hip hop scene.
This is a short sharp EP that has their cool mix of melodic mathcore and crushing post metal. It manages to fit a lot into it's 15 minute runtime.
Tempest
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October 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This is a short sharp EP that has their cool mix of melodic mathcore and crushing post metal. It manages to fit a lot into it's 15 minute runtime.
A doomy and sludgey post metal album that will crush you under it's slow and oppressive vibes. The musical equivalent of lying paralysed in front of a slowly approaching steamroller (but a surprisingly philosophical one).
Hang Them In Your Head
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October 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A doomy and sludgey post metal album that will crush you under it's slow and oppressive vibes. The musical equivalent of lying paralysed in front of a slowly approaching steamroller (but a surprisingly philosophical one).
Some conscious hip hop from the UK that is heavily focused on faith. Theres plenty of self reflection mixed with a healthy dose of self mythologising. The lyrics are sharp and the minimalist beats make sure that they remain the focus.
Raindance
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October 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Some conscious hip hop from the UK that is heavily focused on faith. Theres plenty of self reflection mixed with a healthy dose of self mythologising. The lyrics are sharp and the minimalist beats make sure that they remain the focus.
This is a selection of outtakes and B-sides by the Lancashire duo. It's a mostly psychedelic punk affair, but their is plenty of their usual garage experimentation. It probably shouldn't be your first album by them, but its still very fun.
The Lovely Eggs - The Grind
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October 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
This is a selection of outtakes and B-sides by the Lancashire duo. It's a mostly psychedelic punk affair, but their is plenty of their usual garage experimentation. It probably shouldn't be your first album by them, but its still very fun.
On their second album they are ramping up the synths and the fun. It moves away from the modern post punk sounds that they flirted with a little on their debut and moves firmly into dance punk.
Home Counties - Roundabout (Official Video)
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October 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
On their second album they are ramping up the synths and the fun. It moves away from the modern post punk sounds that they flirted with a little on their debut and moves firmly into dance punk.
A devastating (but still pop friendly) breakup album that takes you on a tour through a relationship in collapse. It's like a therapy session with musical backing.
Lily Allen - Nonmonogamummy (Visualiser)
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October 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
A devastating (but still pop friendly) breakup album that takes you on a tour through a relationship in collapse. It's like a therapy session with musical backing.
On their debut this Dutch duo are putting out some fun indie rock that pulls in bits of garage and indietronica to boost its sound. I also particularly enjoyed the duel vocals.
Cool Bottle Water Park - Long Fling
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October 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
On their debut this Dutch duo are putting out some fun indie rock that pulls in bits of garage and indietronica to boost its sound. I also particularly enjoyed the duel vocals.
This time around the band are making indie rock for the slacker crowd. It often feels pretty loose and the multiple vocalists keep things moving along. I feel like this is their best release yet.
Fundraiser
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October 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This time around the band are making indie rock for the slacker crowd. It often feels pretty loose and the multiple vocalists keep things moving along. I feel like this is their best release yet.
This might be her most consistent album yet. Still making alternative electropop that is very sex focused, but this time it feels like its all slotting into place. Its not going to be for everybody, but if you want stupid and horny pop songs then its a great choice.
I Want My Boyfriends to Kiss
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October 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
This might be her most consistent album yet. Still making alternative electropop that is very sex focused, but this time it feels like its all slotting into place. Its not going to be for everybody, but if you want stupid and horny pop songs then its a great choice.
This is one of the best art pop records of the year. Endlessly creative and willing to blend in so many styles into its predominantly electronic soundscape. Better to listen to this one than have its intricacies boringly spelled out.
Sudan Archives - A BUG'S LIFE (Official Music Video)
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October 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This is one of the best art pop records of the year. Endlessly creative and willing to blend in so many styles into its predominantly electronic soundscape. Better to listen to this one than have its intricacies boringly spelled out.
This 5 track EP has grabbed me instantly. Fun avant-garde metal that seems to have as much love for Les Claypool, Jello Biafra, and Ministry as it does for the genre staples. I definitely need to keep them on my radar.
Flagman - The Punishment Committee Official Music Video
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October 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
This 5 track EP has grabbed me instantly. Fun avant-garde metal that seems to have as much love for Les Claypool, Jello Biafra, and Ministry as it does for the genre staples. I definitely need to keep them on my radar.
This 4 track EP has an experimental approach to emo that throws all sorts of ideas and instruments at the wall. It packs a lot into its 12 minutes and it's well worth a small chunk of your time.
⋆ kerosene ⋆
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October 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This 4 track EP has an experimental approach to emo that throws all sorts of ideas and instruments at the wall. It packs a lot into its 12 minutes and it's well worth a small chunk of your time.
A post hardcore album that is just as comfortable with the big riffs as it is with it's melodic side. This feels like a great step forward from an already strong debut.
Militarie Gun - God Owes Me Money (Official Audio)
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October 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
A post hardcore album that is just as comfortable with the big riffs as it is with it's melodic side. This feels like a great step forward from an already strong debut.
The Belgian legends are back with another great album. The indie rock parts of their sound have almost completely gone, but that just leaves plenty of space for electronic goodness and alternative dancefloor grooves.
Soulwax - Run Free (Official Visualiser)
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October 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The Belgian legends are back with another great album. The indie rock parts of their sound have almost completely gone, but that just leaves plenty of space for electronic goodness and alternative dancefloor grooves.
It seems there was no difficulty in this lots second album. They have returned with some songs that sound distinct from their debut but don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Brilliant and intelligent indie for the art rock crowd.
The Last Dinner Party - Second Best (Official Lyric Video)
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October 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It seems there was no difficulty in this lots second album. They have returned with some songs that sound distinct from their debut but don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Brilliant and intelligent indie for the art rock crowd.