Hey. Hi. Hope you’re doing well. Here are some of my favorite music discoveries this week!
1️⃣ Marci - "KITY" 🐱 A catchy return single from Marta Cikojevic, known for her work with TOPS. This follows up her excellent 2022 debut self titled debut album which is still in my rotation. Drawing you in with her captivating sound, Marci explores the concept of “being [led] into a situation without knowing the whole story — if it's too good to be true then it probably is.” Also announced this week was a dream tour of Montreal’s finest indie pop artists: TOPS & Men I Trust!
2️⃣ Arlo Parks - "Devotion" 🪁Arlo Parks enchants us with this standout track from her second album, My Soft Machine, released today via Transgressive Records. About Devotion, Arlo says “This is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever made, it draws from the bands that made me fall in love with music from Deftones to Yo La Tengo to Smashing Pumpkins to My Bloody Valentine.” It's also now one of my favorites by Arlo too.
3️⃣ Temple of Angels - "Waving to the Wind" 👋 An unexpected gem I came across this week from Zac Demarco. Zac said this one sounds like springtime, and I agree! Upon my very first listen I was swept away by their breezy dream pop. Their album Endless Pursuit is out 7/14 on Run For Cover. There’s a gorgeous Gray, Black & Maroon Swirl Vinyl available on their Bandcamp, limited to 400 copies.
4️⃣ Caitlin Rose - "Johnny Velvet" 💫 Caitlin announced a deluxe edition of her acclaimed album, CAZIMI, which will be released on 6/23 via Missing Piece Records. This song & the demo version of 'Carried Away (Demo)’ are available on a limited edition red 7" vinyl. Pick it up at Rough Trade.
5️⃣ Jeff Rosenstock - "LIKED U BETTER" 🎉 Joining the countdown just a week after his Antarctigo Vespucci bandmate Chris Farren, Jeff Rosenstock delivers an irresistibly catchy track with "LIKED U BETTER." This single marks his return after a two-year hiatus, and he has also announced an upcoming fall tour. Secure your tickets!
6️⃣ George Clanton - "Justify Your Life" 🌌 Take a glimpse into George Clanton's upcoming record, Ooh Rap I Ya, set to release on 7/28 via 100% Electronica. "Justify Your Life" offers another tantalizing taste of what's to come, with the added excitement of a Hatchie feature on the tracklist!
7️⃣ Bathe Alone - "In Your Wake" 🌙 Here's a beautiful dream pop bop I stumbled upon this morning from Atlanta artist Bathe Alone. This will get some heavy play this weekend as we begin to transition into summer…
As always, if you like something you’ve heard & have the means, support artists by buying merch and going to shows. I’ve also included some great new music this week from Jenny Lewis, Foo Fighters, Militarie Gun, Louise Post, Roosevelt, Jess Williamson, Tegan and Sara, The Voidz & much more. Check out the full playlist below.
Playlist: Yacht Rock 2.0
What is Yacht Rock? It’s an alternative genre title for soft rock from the 1970s & 1980s. Artists such as Toto, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald & Christopher Cross, to name a few. This laid-back, breezy sound has influenced waves of modern artists, some of which I have showcased in a playlist I call Yacht Rock 2.0
With Marci releasing a new song this week, it felt like the perfect time to showcase this playlist which I created last summer. Get ready to set sail on a musical voyage with artists such as Thundercat, St. Lucia, Cannons, Cass McCombs, The Weeknd, Khruangibn, Jessie Baylin & more. It’s the perfect soundtrack for a nice 3-day weekend such as this.
That’s all I got!
-Patrick