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[album] Sourface – The Eternal Summer

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Eclectic Anglo-Parisan quartet Sourface share today their debut The Eternal Summer, and it is not just an album; it’s a grandiose concept record with a broad theme centred on bringing back light to a dimmed universe while confronting a supreme malevolent force known as the ‘Lizard King’.

Crafted by the enigmatic four musicians, this masterpiece transcends conventional boundaries of genre, weaving together a tapestry of sound that defies categorization. It is a melting pot of jazz, post-punk, disco house, funk, psychedelic pop, lounge etc. made by real music lifers who are very passionate about their craft and not willing to compromise in terms of quality.

Maximalistic in its scope and delivery, the album smoothly floats from start to finish, with Sourface creating a whole fictional world in which it is set (with even the comic book version of the album available) and with twists and turns in every corner.

In a world where the airwaves often resonate with the discordant notes of anger and despair, the emergence of a musical offering that feels so truly fun and positive is very exciting.

Stream below.

[song] The Pleasure Dome – The Duke Part II (Friends and Enemies)

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Photo by Joshua Wood

Today sees the comeback of The Pleasure Dome, a rock band hailing from Wales and based in Bristol. After the success of their highly praised debut, Equinox, they’re now revealing the news about their upcoming EP, Liminal Space (out May 10 through Hound Gawd! Records), and introducing the first taste of it.

Despite personal upheavals and line-up changes, the group returns in top form. The new single “The Duke Part II (Friends and Enemies)” is an anthemic earworm, in which musicians masterfully channel their emotions crafting a powerful track that vividly captures the challenging period in life.

Listen below.

[video] Russian Baths – Split

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NY noise rock/post-punk band Russian Baths announced a new album titled Mirror, which will be out on June 14 via Good Eye Records.

Along with the news they are sharing a new single/video “Split”, an eerie and atmospheric number drawn from the landscape of post-truth in 2024, serving as a reminder that the past perpetually lingers and one’s position is very vulnerable to substitution.

Speaking about it, the duo shared: “People copy people. People are copies of people. People avoid their reflections. People are reflections of other people. People don’t look at people unless they really want to, even if you give them money”.

Watch below and pre-order the album here.

[song] Mylar – A Man Will Make

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Photo by Lisa Melkumov

London-based art pop trio Mylar unveiled “A Man Will Make”, the second teaser from their forthcoming EP Lost In Shuffle, which will be out on April 16.

In contrast to the tense, erratic beats of the previous single “Scribbled Sunset”, the new tune presents the band taking a softer, more compassionate approach. It is a hauntingly beautiful song that captivates listeners with its delicate emotion, poetic storytelling and rich keyboards.

Listen below.

[video] BODEGA – Cultural Consumer III

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Photo by Pooneh Ghana

On April 12 Brooklyn art punk group BODEGA will release their new LP Our Brand Could Be Yr Life, which will be out on their new label home Chrysalis Records.

We have heard two songs out of it already and now the band continues their hot streak of singles with another new offering — “Cultural Consumer III”, which features the recurring character of their songs, a middle-class bohemian addicted to studying culture.

The song is released alongside the music video, directed by Luca Balser and shot by Hunter Zimny. It showcases the band navigating a lo-fi psychedelic rendition of New York City through rear projection and a blend of mixed media collage.

Check it out below and pre-order the record here.