Recent rock releases of note

[sozamora]

They're new to me, but I'm loving this joint. It's really raw garagey post-punk with a singer who evokes Siouxsie Sioux. What's not to love?

[BFrank]

Haven't heard much new, but Johnny Marr's "The Messenger" is solid from start to finish.

The newest video is very nice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXEc9WZ1bkY

[sozamora]

Speedy Ortiz - Major Arcana

Not super-innovative or anything. Kind of a 90s indie retread in some ways. But a pretty solid and fun record.

[steve(thelil)]

Haven't heard much new, but Johnny Marr's "The Messenger" is solid from start to finish.

The newest video is very nice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXEc9WZ1bkY

I heard a long interview with him on the NPR syndicated show "Sound Opinions" and found him to be a bright guy and it was very interesting to hear him discuss what he listened to as he he developed as a musician.

[sozamora]

Deerhunter - Monomania

Distortion-heavy but melodic experimental psychedelic pop. It reminds me of Elephant 6 bands like Animal Collective

[Monte Smith]

Haven't heard much new, but Johnny Marr's "The Messenger" is solid from start to finish.

The newest video is very nice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXEc9WZ1bkY

The track isn't bad, despite the complete lack of a lyrical voice. You guys are congratulating the video, but I think it had to be made that way, Johnny Marr walking around completely alone, because you can't encounter other people while costumed like that and not get laughed at.

[bluenoter]

I heard a long interview with him on the NPR syndicated show "Sound Opinions" and found him to be a bright guy and it was very interesting to hear him discuss what he listened to as he he developed as a musician.

The interview with Johnny Marr (live in the studio on 7/19/2013) starts in

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at about 0:03:00

he he

hee hee