Today, TFN is lucky to premiere singer/songwriter Daphne Parker Powell’s cover version of the Mazzy Star classic “Fade Into You.” This fantastic interpretation is part of her Quarantine Covers Series, and it is in celebration of her upcoming sixth album, The Starter Wife, which is out on October 14 via Pleasure Loves Company. DAPHNE PARKER … Read more
2nd GradeEasy ListeningDouble Double Whammy [2022] Philadelphia’s 2nd Grade have returned with another fantastic dose of short burst power pop earworms on their third album Easy Listening. Musically and lyrically, Easy Listening is like a tribute record to some of the best in the genre that should bring to mind Teenage Fanclub, Big Star, Flamin’ … Read more
Beth OrtonWeather AlivePartisan Records [2022] When Beth Orton came on the scene in the mid-nineties with her mix of folk and electronica, aided by then boyfriend and producer William Orbit, it was her distinctive vocals and provocative poetic lyrics that made her music special. The British singer/songwriter went on to collaborate with the techno band … Read more
If you came to the Eddy Current party late then you may have missed the vinyl pressing of Primary Colours. The album was originally released in 2008 and it is the Australian band’s sophomore album. Currently trying to find any vinyl copy of the record is a bit more costly but Goner Records just quietly … Read more
In February of 1994, Josh Haden took his new band Spain into Poop Alley Studio in LA to record some demos with producer Tom Grimley. Those demos led to a deal with Restless Records and the 1995 release of their fantastic debut LP, The Blue Moods of Spain, which featured the killer track “Untitled #1.” … Read more
MercylandWe Never Lost A Single GamePropeller Sound Recordings [2022] Before David Barbe recorded three studio albums next to Bob Mould in his band Sugar, he was in another post-punk trio out of Athens, GA, Mercyland. Schooled in the fine art of studio engineering and record production by John Keane, Barbe and a couple others opened … Read more
MJ LendermanBoat SongsDear Life Records [2022] Sometimes having too much music in a review stack can be a hindrance because you just know that you have overlooked something. It happens all the time around TFN because we are such a lean run machine as the third record from MJ Lenderman, which was released back in … Read more
Mike Adams At His Honest WeightGraphic BlandishmentJoyful Noise Recordings [2022] In spite of the inevitable earworm infestation, power-pop has proven to be one of the most reliable and long-lasting musical genre trends. Early British Invasion bands laid the groundwork, and iconic bands like Big Star, Cheap Trick, Weezer, and my personal favorite Material Issue have … Read more
Durham indiepop-punks Martha have shared furious new single “Hope Gets Harder,” a song about England. The track is the third track to be taken from the band’s forthcoming album Please Don’t Take Me Back out 28th October on Dirtnap Records (US) and Specialist Subject Records (UK). Talking about the new track, Martha said: “‘Hope Gets Harder’ is a song about England: a uniquely fucking terrible idea. A place governed … Read more
Alex GGod Save The AnimalsDomino [2022] God Save The Animals is Alex Giannascoli’s, aka Alex G, ninth album at the young age of 29. He has been a staple on the indie DIY scene for years now and continues to push his own boundaries as a singer songwriter with every release. With God Save The … Read more
Eerie Wanda, the project of Dutch/Croatian musician Marina Tadic, has released her new album Internal Radio today on CD & digital via Joyful Noise Recordings with an LP version following on November 18th. To celebrate she has has shared the video for “Birds Aren’t Real.” “‘Birds Aren’t Real’ is one of the stranger and darker … Read more
TFN is happy to premiere the latest single from Santa Barbara indie-rock outfit Plastic Harpoons. “East of State,” is off their forthcoming LP, Modern World, that will be released on October 21 via Lolipop Records. What we really like about this track is its diverse slow burner approach that has a jazz funk groove while … Read more
The MurlocsRapscallionATO Records [2022] The Murlocs have returned quickly since last year’s more piano driven Bittersweet Demons album with a batch of rock n’ roll that may represent some of their most frantic psych-tinged concoctions yet. The Melbourne five-piece never feels like a side project even though its members have duties in other bands especially … Read more
Flogging MollyAnthemRise Records [2022] Although they were formed in Los Angeles in the late 90’s, Flogging Molly is a Celtic rock band led by Irish-born lead singer and songwriter Dave King. Taking their name from the first Irish pub that supported the band, Flogging Molly has followed the time-honored path of bands like The Pogues … Read more
Acid Dad is back with a brand-new track and a fresh 7″ release titled “Get Me High.” The new single features this otherworldly video by Acid Dad visual artist Webb Hunt and the 7″ pre-order is now live at Greenway Records and Levitation. Greenway is once again co-releasing with Levitation’s imprint The Reverberation Appreciation Society … Read more
King’s XThree Sides Of OneInside Out Music [2022] When a band with a 40-plus year history and a modest but devoted following returns to the recording studio for the first time in 14 years, you can expect heightened expectations among their most ardent fans. Such is the case for King’s X, a rock power trio … Read more
WhitneySPARKSecretly Canadian [2022] SPARK represents Whitney’s third album of originals and fourth LP overall with 2020’s cover record Candid. The Chicago duo of Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek have continued to evolve their warm 70’s soft rock sound and with each album have taken a bigger musical step forward. SPARK for sure highlights this expansive … Read more
Wisconsin-based band Disq – comprised of lifelong friends guitarist Isaac deBroux-Slone and bassist Raina Bock, guitarists Logan Severson and Shannon Conor, and drummer Stu Manley – shares the new single/video, “The Hardest Part,” from their new album Desperately Imagining Someplace Quiet, out October 7th on Saddle Creek. “The Hardest Part” is another release in a … Read more
Rhett MillerThe MisfitATO Records [2022] When Rhett Miller recorded his solo debut in 1989 with his friend and producer Murry Hammond, the two had not yet imagined that they’d go on to form Old 97’s – Miller on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Hammond on bass – and record a dozen albums over the course … Read more
The BethsExpert In A Dying FieldCarpark Records [2022] With the release of their third studio outing, Auckland, New Zealand, power-pop/indie rock quartet The Beths are three for three. In 2018, Future Me Hates Me found vocalist/songwriter Elizabeth Stokes delivering powerful melodies, big power-pop guitars, and delightful vocal harmonies from the boys in the band, a … Read more
The Black AngelsWilderness Of MirrorsPartisan Records [2022] The psychedelic sounds of The Black Angels have been darkening our ears ever since their excellent first album Passover released in 2006. I would have been 20 years old at that point and while I was familiar with classic psychedelic sounds, I’d never heard a band go that … Read more
For almost 20 years, Dayton, Ohio-based guitarist/songwriter Nick Kizirnis has explored songs and styles ranging from Americana to pop, and from rock’n’roll to surf and experimental. He has also worked with Tobin Sprout (Guided by Voices) and The Breeders. Since releasing his 10th album, The Distance, Kizirnis has seen his music shared across U.S. and … Read more
BoonBad MachineWindow Sill Records [2022] Bad Machine, the fourth album from Philadelphia experimental rock and pop band Boon, is the second release from the now established quartet of Brendan Principato, Drew Sher, Andy Senken, and Dan Lynch. On the album’s first single, “Talking To” the bright guitar tones weave together like the poppier side of … Read more
After the release of his Headphone Approved record Dungeon Master this past Spring, Gus Englehorn is embarking on the second leg of his tour in support of his album in Europe. Englehorn will perform at many festivals including Reeperbanh in Germany, MaMa and Rockomotives in France, Left of Dial, Hit the City and London Calling … Read more
Built To SpillWhen The Wind Forgets Your NameSub Pop Records [2022] Since its inception in 1992, Built To Spill and founder Doug Martsch can undoubtedly be called consistent. Martsch doesn’t make a bad record which is simply proved by going back and listening to any album in Built To Spill’s catalog. There definitely are some … Read more