New Music Weekend / 7/18 to 7/20/25
(New Music Weekend Intro)
Happy Weekend! Already half-way through July. Next week – days away from training camps beginning for football. First preseason football game is the following week. Pumpkin Spice being added to everything arrives in less than a month. Sorry – not trying to rush through the summer. It’s just shocking how soon Christmas is going to be here. (“Christmas in Hollis” clip from Run DMC)
Let’s do this – New Music Weekend – Who’s coming up! Bush, Lord Huron, Alex G, Nine Inch Nails and more!
(Countdown Video)
New Music Weekend:
- For the all the rockers, the Gavin Rossdale-fronted band, Bush is back (“Breathe in, Breathe out” clip from “Machinehead” song) That’s classic Bush from 1994. But today, we do have their new album, I Beat Loneliness. (“I Beat Loneliness” clip) And there’s the album’s title track, which is a clear indicator of the deeply personal record that this album is. (“60 Ways To Forget People” clip) The classic alt-rock sound is still there as it tackles themes of mental health, solitude, and resilience. 12 tracks in all and I’ve listened to them all, but it’s the opening track that I got stuck on – “Scars” (“Scars” clip)
- Next up, a band with a truly dedicated fanbase and a very distinct sound: Lord Huron! (“Meet Me in the Woods” clip) // For the fans of atmospheric indie folk, Lord Huron has released their fifth album called The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1. (“Looking Back”) It’s a dreamy, philosophical journey that builds on the band’s signature sound. Also, the album features some intriguing collaborations, including a fascinating spoken-word performance from actress Kristen Stewart on the track ‘Who Laughs Last. (“Who Laughs Last” clip) Again – album is called The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1. which obviously hints towards an upcoming release of Vol. 2 – but maybe not by next Friday though. Out of all the tracks, the song I’ve enjoyed most has been one of the singles that was released earlier which also has a really good video to go along with it: “Nothing I Need”. (“Nothing I Need”)
- Philadelphia’s own (cough, cough – it’s actually Havertown) Alex G just dropped one of the most anticipated indie albums of the year. Headlights – which is his 10th record. (“Afterlife” clip) Being his first album with a major label, there was definitely some fear among fans of a sound change. Thankfully, the familiar quirks remain – we still get the intricate melodies along with his signature “weird voices” (“Beam Me Up”) “Beam Me Up” is being hailed as a classic Alex G type song — Elliott Smith guitars, oddball vocal affects, and a beautiful chorus. (more “Beam Me Up”) I’ve enjoyed all 12 tracks, but I’m leaning towards one that’s a bit louder, with some distorted guitars and vocals – showcasing a slightly edgier side. This is “Louisiana” (“Louisiana” clip)
- Several quick hits of new music: From the always captivating Jade Bird, we have her new album out titled Who Wants to Talk About Love? This British singer-songwriter is known for her distinctive voice and lyrical depth, blending folk, Americana, and indie-rock all packaged up together. // Next up, the rising pop sensation Jessie Murph has unleashed her highly anticipated new album titled: Sex Hysteria. Known for her raw, unfiltered vocals and brutally honest lyrics, Jessie Murph delivers that naughtiness we all secretly enjoy. // Nine Inch Nails has just given us their first new music in five years with a brand new track called “As Alive As You Need Me To Be” (clip) This is the first taste of their upcoming soundtrack for the new film, TRON: Ares. While Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have been known for their film scores, this marks the first time a movie soundtrack is officially credited to Nine Inch Nails (more “As Alive As You Need Me To Be”)
I put together a Spotify playlist of the songs that I talked about and thought about today for New Music Friday. Click here for that! Anything that I really messed up and missed – well, that’s why I’ll be doing Missed Music Monday on Monday.
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