The Mighty Clouds Of Joy

Kickin’

Omnivore, 2023

8/10

Listen to Kickin’

An American traditional gospel outfit who were active for 50+ years, this reissue of Kickin’ packs the original 1975 album, plus the rare, single versions of the #1 hit “Mighty High” as well as the time honored “You Are So Beautiful” into a modern package with a new essay from Tim Dillinger-Curenton,

The frisky pulse of “Mighty High” opens the listen with Earl Young’s crisp drums suiting the soulful group vocals, and “Leanin’” follows with lively keys adding much to the melodic landscape.

Halfway through, the stylish “Millionaire” welcomes soaring strings from the Atlanta Symphony String & Horns for the R&B influenced climate, while “Standing On The Real Side” offers a rhythmic moment that benefits from warm horns and Jack Ashford’s dynamic percussion.

Landing near the end, “You Are So Beautiful” retains the intimacy and prettiness of the original thanks to the cautious instrumentation and powerful vocals, and “Mighty High”, the single edit, finishes with a punchy delivery that displays Robert Popwell’s strategic bass amid the colorful brass and, of course, expressive vocals.

The Mighty Clouds Of Joy picked up many Grammy Awards along the way and made several hit albums in their lengthy journey. This 1975 classic landed them a #1 spot on the Disco Charts, and further brought gospel music into the mainstream, and it’s pretty easy to see why when you consider the wide appeal of the songs.

Travels well with: Nooky Jones- Like Candy; Dominique Fils-Aimé- Our Roots Run Deep

Solidaridad

Distancia

3AM Fish, 2023

8/10

Listen to Distancia

A emotive listen that takes us on a ride through the dark part of the pandemic to the love and hope that guided us through it, Toronto’s Solidaridad celebrates women composers with these 12 rich pieces.

After the brief reading of the poem “Winter’s Coming”, “Derive”, by Pétalo Selser, follows with Sybil Shanahan’s flowing cello and bright violin from Aparna Halpé and Suhashini Arulanadam for the expressive climate.

In the middle, “Variación” makes great use of Elizabeth Acker’s playful piano amid Esme Allen-Creighton’s stirring viola, while “The Corner” spotlights Valeria Matzner’s colorful vocals alongside the dynamic strings and rumbling keys.

Landing near the end, the eloquent and textured “El Adiós” benefits much from Shannon Wojewoda’s bass and Eva Wolff’s bandoneón that illuminates both tense and light bursts, and “Charrúa” exits the musical portion with rhythmic and danceable ideas that carry a global spirit.

A record that embraces tango, rock, candombe, murga, milonga and vannam rhythms, each track here is a cultured and substantial display that places 3 sincere and topical poems.

Travels well with: John Herberman- Spring Comes Early; Peripheral Vision- We’ve Got Nothing

Dylan Jack Quartet

Eine Quartett Des Grauens

Creative Nation, 2023

8/10

Listen to Eine Quartett Des Gravens

The drummer Dylan Jack is joined by Jerry Sabatini, Eric Hofbauer and Tony Leva for these 4 improvised tunes that serve as a spontaneously composed soundtrack to F.W. Murnau’s 1922 film, Nosferatu.

“to the Land of Thieves and Phantoms” opens the listen with Sabatini’s warm brass amid Jack’s agile drumming, where plenty of adventurousness unfolds in the careful delivery, and “…Such Beautiful Flowers” follows with much ambience that unfolds with Hofabuer’s chilling electronics adding a hint of mystery.

On the back half, “the Strangler” uses Leva’s strategic bass amid the frisky drumming and rich horn bouts, while “of Caves, Tombs, and Coffins” exits with a strong attention to mood and tone, where the ambient electronics suit the subdued, free jazz exploration.

An EP that uses atypical odd meters and phrasing via the distinct rhythmic ideas, Jack and company make for detailed spontaneity you can’t not be impressed by.

Travels well with: Joel Goodman- An Exquisite Moment; Andrew Danforth- Homegrown

11 Guys Quartet

11 x 11

VizzTone, 2023

8/10

Listen to 11 x 11

The quartet of Paul Lenart, Bill ‘Coach’ Mather, Chuck Purro, and Richard ‘Rosy’ Rosenblatt, as 11 Guys Quartet they deliver 11 blues gems (8 singles, 3 new tracks) for this lively listen.

The lively and rhythmic “Lightning Road” opens the listen with Lenart’s meticulous guitar alongside Rosenblatt’s spirited harmonica, and “Black Cat Bone” follows with a rugged yet melodic approach of dense and flowing blues acrobatics.

In the middle, Lenart’s raw vocals populate the rowdy album highlight, “Drivin’ A Fast Car”, while “He Ain’t Got You” carries some restraint via the powerful rhythm section of Purro’s drums and Mather’s precise bass.

Landing near the end, the marching band style drumming of “The Rona Stomp” suits the anthemic quality, and “Rockin’ The Blues” exits with Rosenblatt’s glowing harmonica complementing the swirling guitar and charged drums and bass

Although their first release goes all the way back to 1985, there was a lengthy break before the quartet got into the studio again, and let’s hope they still find the time for their dynamic, blues fueled chemistry to resonate.

Travels well with: Mathias Lattin- Up Next; Chickenbone Slim- Damn Good And Ready

The Steel Wheels

Sideways

Big Ring, 2024

9/10

Listen to Sideways

The Virginia residents and Americana heroes The Steel Wheels bring plenty of hooks and Appalachian ideas to these 12 string fueled tracks

“Wait On You” starts the listen with no lack of atmosphere, as Kevin Garcia’s thumping drums and Jay Lapp’s warm, fluid mandolin complement the smooth singing, and “Baby Gone” follows with frontman Trent Wagler’s meticulous banjo and expressive pipes guiding the rhythmic landscape.

Into the middle, “Enemy” is an intimate moment of warm vocal harmonies and stirring fiddle from Eric Brubaker, while “Good Thing Now” is a rich album highlight that’s subdued, slightly dreamy and benefits much from Jeremy Darrow’s precise bass playing.

The last two tracks don’t disappoint either, where the pretty “Easy On Your Way” invites a sing-along immediately amid the melodies, and “Just Like The Wind” finishes with a soulful and poetic delivery that’s heartfelt and memorable.

Now almost two decades into their existence, the psychedelic rock, pop and jam influences sure are appreciated, as the quintet continue to solidify their place as one of the brightest in the area of bluegrass and Americana sounds.

Travels well with: Steep Canyon Rangers- Out In The Open; Lindsay Lou- Queen Of Time

Parquet

Sparkles & Mud

Carton, 2023

9/10

Listen to Sparkles & Mud

A French outfit consisting of some very talented musicians, Parquet breed an exciting and distinct version of rock, where noisy, electronic and techno moments aren’t in short supply.

The 8+ minutes of the atmospheric “Intro” opens the listen with Seb Brun’s thumping drums and Clément Édouard’s chilling electronics complementing the jagged guitars, and “Brute” follows with a buzzing energy that benefits much from Jean-Francois Riffaud’s chunky bass.

Into the middle, the lively and club ready “Miami Vice” finds itself in mesmerizing textures of stylish electro-rock, while “Manaquin” carries some intimacy, initially, before the bright flashes of drumming and swirling guitar acrobatics take over.

“Chordata” and “Parotia” exit the listen, where the former is bass heavy and droning in a noisy fashion, and the latter, the album’s best, is sort of dreamy, kind of melodic and entirely unconventional in its artistic presence.

An experimental and trance-inducing body of work, Parquet use minimal gestures amid the rhythmic waves and 3 guitars for an exciting, multi-faceted version of electronic-rock.

Travels well with: No Tongues- Ici; Gilles Poizat- Champignon Flamme

Dianne Fraser

You And I

Blujazz, 2023

9/10

Listen to You And I

The inimitable vocalist Dianne Fraser is joined by Todd Schroeder, Adam Cohen and Denise Fraser for these 10 tracks that pay homage to Leslie Bricusse.

“At The Crossroad/After Today” opens the listen with Fraser’s moving pipes alongside Schroeder’s elegant and emotive piano playing, and “Pure Imagination” follows with Cohen’s graceful bass adding much richness to the breezy melodies.

“Le Jazz Hot” occupies the middle spot and brings a playful and dance floor ready appeal of finger snapping, animated drumming from Denise and charming vocal acrobatics, while “Happiness” is an intimate moment of poetic singing and sophisticated keys.

Landing near the end, the title track emits much power via Fraser’s moving delivery, and “Two For The Road” continues that tone with expressive singing, dreamy keys and aching bass.

A sensitive batch of interpretations that make for an excellent debut, let’s hope there’s more on the horizon from Fraser’s absorbing voice.

Travels well with: Audrey Silver- Oklahoma; Hannah Gill- Everybody Loves A Lover

The Hasbros

God Hates The Hasbros And Other Conspiracy Theories

Hasbin, 2023

10/10

Listen to God Hates The Hasbros

New York is full of rock bands, but for me, few are greater than The Hasbros, which consists of guitarists Ken O’Connor and Bob Hanophy, drummer Joe Gorelick (Garden Variety, Red Hare), and bass player Tom Cavanagh (Lita Ford/Pop Smart Overdrive).

The crunchy and crisp “Bury You” starts the listen with a bit of a jangle, as plenty of college rock nostalgia enters the gritty, melodic delivery, and “Conspiracy Theory” follows with more forceful vocals and harmonic backing vocals, where the precise bass suits the scrappy drumming.

Moving into the middle, the swift and driving pace of “Be A Bee” touches on plenty of punk nods amid the noisy but calculated delivery, while "Wonder” takes on a more dense appeal that swirls with post-punk sensibilities.

Further still, the thumping drums and melodic guitar of “Hell Or Me” makes an immediate impression that invites singing along, and “What He Said” exits with a calmer approach that’s no less impactful.

The Hasbros actually began in the mid ‘80s, but only recorded their debut in 2017. Of course, it’s not like the band haven’t been busy and prolific in many other projects, but let’s hope they always find time for The Hasbros to exist, cause their post-punk, pop, alt-rock and lo-fi approach is just fantastic.

Travels well with: Bob Mould- Blue Hearts; The Persian Leaps- Bicycle Face

Zach Berkman

The Heart Of

Self-Released, 2023

8/10

Listen to The Heart Of

A Nashville artist who is now 8 albums deep, Zach Berkman tells universally relatable stories of love, loss, growth and change, and he’s surrounded by an all-star cast for these 12 songs that came to life after a long term relationship ended.

The warm mood of “Sleep Tight” begins the listen with soft keys that complement Berkman’s soft voice and the elegant acoustic guitar, and “My Old Friend” follows with folk friendly guitars, poetic singing and Justin Glasco’s agile drumming amid the cozy backing vocals.

In the middle, the fuller “On The Vine” benefits much from Glasco’s bright xylophone amid Rachel Ries’ eloquent voice, while the dreamy “Get Found” swirls with a moving intimacy that’s as heartfelt as it is touching.

Residing near the end, “Empire” welcomes Jeff Malinowski’s skilled bass and Berkman’s forthright wordplay to the album’s best, and the bare “Settle” exits with a calm folk tune that’s got plenty of soul.

A much more collaborative effort for Berkman that arrived after a period of stagnation, The Heart Of takes contributions from Ron Pope (piano, banjo, electric guitar, vocals), too, and it certainly adds to the soothing and careful song craft.

Travels well with: Mark Leggett- Folktown; Tret Fure- Lavender Moonshine

Eric Ferring

We Have Tomorrow

Delos, 2023

8/10

Listen to We Have Tomorrow

The rising tenor vocalist Eric Ferring finds himself in the area of artistic chambers sounds here, where the pianist Madeline Slettedahl and the Quatuor Agate ensemble accompany him.

Barber’s “Mélodies passagères” opens the listen with Ferring’s stirring and powerful voice alongside the dreamy, harmonic keys, and “Hold Fast To Dreams”, by Florence Price, follows with swirling piano amid the expressive and poetic singing.

Approaching the middle, Johannes Brahms’ “Gestillte Sehnsucht” unfolds with a sublime intimacy of heartfelt strings that suit the emotive vocals, while “Chanson d'amour” radiates a highly rich climate of warmth and beauty in the Amy Beach piece.

Landing near the end, Arthur Shepherd’s “Triptych” has the ensemble using both bare and dense dynamics via the breezy demeanor, and Gabriel Fauré’s “La bonne chanson” exits with the melodic keys, meticulous strings and strong detail to singing making this the album’s best.

An Iowan native who is racking up an impressive resume at a young age, Ferring’s appearances at the Metropolitan Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Spoleto Festival and Lyric Opera of Chicago is helping him carve out a very impressive place in the area of modern opera.

Travels well with: Aizuri Quartet- Earthdrawn Skies; John-Henry Crawford- Voice Of Rachmaninoff

Andrew McIntosh & Steven Vanhauwaert

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Three Sonatas for Violin & Fortepiano, Op. 1b

Olde Focus, 2023

8/10

Listen to Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Three Sonatas for Violin & Fortepiano, Op. 1b

A collaboration between Andrew McIntosh’s violin and Steven Vanhauwaert’s fortepianist, these 3 in depth pieces interpret Joseph Bologne’s historically significant work with much care.

“Sonata No. 1 In Bb Major” opens the listen with the strings and keys dancing around each other with much melody and grace, as the duo shift in tempo and Vanhauwaert delivers a charming solo.

The middle belongs to “Sonata No. 2 In A Major”, and it radiates a fluid tempo amid the double stops, harmonic bouts and straightforward melodies, while “Sonata No. 3 In G Minor” exits with focus on a minor key, and uses triple meter and meticulous progressions that are awe inspiring.

McIntosh is a Grammy nominated artist, and Vanhauwaert holds an impressive resume, too. Together, they make for an expressive and elegant body of work that will appeal to fans of classical and baroque sounds.

Travels well with: Eric Moe- Strenuous Pleasures; Eric Nathan- Some Flavored Nook

Peter Rosendal

Vejviser

Creative Cph, 2023

8/10

Listen to Vejviser

The Danish pianist and composer Peter Rosendal brings us a pair of pianos- a Steinway and a Hornung & Møller- to 9 improvised and therapeutic tracks.

“Tornsangerland” opens the listen with the melodic keys in the raw recording that emits much warmth, and “Almindso” follows with Palle Mikkelborg’s well timed and soulful brass making for a rich climate.

Elsewhere, “Peter’s Garden” recruits Nancy Harms’ gorgeous vocals and Graig Earle’s cozy bass that suit the dancing keys, while “Klokkefrostein” benefits much from Cecilie Strange’s strategic saxophone amid strong attention to mood and dynamics.

Residing near the end, “Mols Bjerge” carries a emotive, poetic spirit that’s heartfelt, and “Ides Triangel” exits with bright keys and a reflective tone that resonates long after the music stops.

The additional and subtle use of sounds of birds, frogs, and insects really does enhance the experience, as Rosendal makes for a soothing, nearly meditative body of work.

Travels well with: Søren Bebe Trio- Here Now; Paulo Almeida- Oferenda

Bruce Liu

Waves

Deutsche Grammophon, 2023

9/10

Listen to Waves

The highly anticipated debut studio album from the pianist Bruce Liu, Waves spans two centuries of French keyboard music that touches on work by Jean-Philippe Rameau, Charles-Valentin Alkan and Maurice Ravel.

Rameau’s “Gavotte Et Six Doubles” opens the listen with the unparalleled key patterns emitting much warmth and skill, as Liu’s playing shifts in tone and mood abruptly, and “Barcarolle”, by Alkan, follows with a dreamy intimacy that showcases Liu’s absorbing and timeless prowess.

In the middle, the playful and animated finger acrobatics of “Les Sauvages” interprets the Rameau original with much flair, while Ravel’s “Miroirs” emits a bit of mysteriousness via the flowing patterns and atmospheric gestures.

Closer to the end, the rumbling versus light dynamics of “Le Festin D'Ésope” is quite unpredictable and the album’s best, and Rameau’s “La Poule” exits with the quick, dynamic piano manipulation that unfolds with so much precision.

Liu made quite an impression at the Chopin Piano Competition in October 2021, where he won, and his well received singles since then have left classical fans eagerly awaiting Waves, which truly does not disappoint.

Travels well with: Yuja Wang- Rachmaninoff; Jonathan Tetelman- The Great Puccini

Jim Clayton

Lookout

Clay-Tone, 2023

8/10

Listen to Lookout

The jazz pianist Jim Clayton is aligned with Herlin Riley and Amina Scott for these 12 songs that showcase Clayton’s spin on the Great American Songbook.

The cozy climate of “Devil May Care” opens the listen with Clayton’s warm keys alongside Riley’s playful drums, and “This Can’t Be Love” follows with a frisky delivery of lively piano and Scott’s bouncy bass work.

Halfway through, “Time In A Bottle” is a more intimate moment of smooth singing and pretty instrumentation, while “Every Breath You Take” is an upbeat album highlight that puts a very rhythmic and infectious spin on the classic.

Landing near the end, the pounding keys and dynamic rhythm section of “Spider-Man” is a nostalgic moment of fun, and “The Rainbow Connection” is a gorgeous finish of lovely piano, poetic singing and soft drums.

This is the vocal debut for Clayton, who’s already picked up awards for his music, and let’s hope that he continues to sing, too, cause it sure does add an inviting dimension to his craft.

Travels well with: Marcus Persiani- In Motion; Emmet Goods- Another Level

Van Duren & Good Question

Cartwheeling: Live In Memphis

Omnivore, 2023

8/10

Listen to Cartwheeling: Live In Memphis

The Memphis singer-songwriter Van Duren released his first album in 1978, and there’s been a dozen+ records since. This previously unissued live set comes with help from Ray Sanders, James Lott, Joel Williams, and Rick Steff in attendance for the 14 power-pop anthems.

The hazy and powerful “Is She Ever” opens the set with Steff’s warm keys alongside Duren’s expressive pipes and thick guitars, and the rugged “I’m Looking For A Wife” follows with Williams’ thumping drums suiting the rugged country rock ideas.

Elsewhere, the charged and melodic “One More Real Kiss” uses plenty of backing vocals, while the intimate “Tennesse, I’m Trying” enters calmer areas that benefit from some bright brass and Sanders’ flowing bass in the rich delivery.

Residing near the end, the animated and sing-along “Jane” welcomes swirling guitar acrobatics, and “The Naked Eye Of Love” exits with no lack of rawness populating the piano rocker.

An artist whose career can be summed up as constantly falling through the cracks, though he never had any mainstream success, Van Duren’s influence is as strong as ever, and he even still performs at the age of 70. This collection was captured in 1992, and sounds fantastic 30+ years later.

Travels well with: The Flashcubes- Pop Masters; Richard X. Heyman- 67,000 Miles An Album

Sarah McKenzie

Without You

Normandy Lane, 2023

8/10

Listen to Without You

The singer and vocalist Sarah McKenzie brings us both originals and covers- mostly from Jobim- for these these Brazilian jazz pieces that put her in the company of Jaques Morelenbaum, Romero Lubambo, Peter Erskine, Geoff Gascoyne, Rogerio Boccato, and Bob Sheppard.

The soft and warm “The Gentle Rain” begins the listen with McKenzie’s stirring voice alongside Morelenbaum’s elegant cello and Lubambo’s cozy guitar, and “Corcovado (Quiet Nights)” follows with the poetic keys matching Erskine’s calm drums and Gascoyne’s mesmerizing bass.

Further into the listen, “Fotografia”, a Jobim tune, comes with plenty of breezy culture amid Boccato’s frisky percussion and McKenzie’s absorbing pipes, while the intimate “Without You” places Sheppard on flute to benefit the dreamy climate.

“Bonita” and “Modinha” exit the listen, where the former radiates much beauty thanks to the graceful keys, eloquent singing and heartfelt instrumentation, and the latter takes that lead into very soothing and rich gestures.

A highly cautious body of work that also embraces Oscar Peterson and Michel Legrand’s vision, there’s an adventurous spirit that’s greatly admirable, as McKenzie’s artistry possesses a global appeal.

Travels well with: Yuka Mito- Love In The City; Laila Faerman- Awake! Arise!

Hasaan Ibn Ali

Reaching For The Stars

Omnivore, 2023

9/10

Listen to Reaching For The Stars

A jazz pianist and composer who lived a short but exceptional life, Hasaan Ibn Ali’s work while he was alive was often shelved and never official released. Now, it seems plenty of his compositions are finally available, and these 11 previously unissued tracks continue to illustrate his innovative jazz style.

The thick bass plucking of “Almost Like Me” opens the listen with dense keys in the raw climate, and “Dinka Street” follows with rumbling keys amid some chunky bass acrobatics.

Closer to the middle, the melodic backdrop of “Viceroy” emits swift and pounding piano gestures, while “Stella By Starlight” carries a dreamy demeanor that uses gorgeous singing for the emotive album highlight.

Near the end, “After You’ve Gone (Long Version)” showcases incredibly attentive playing that few others could replicate, and “The End Of A Love Affair” exits with Ali’s inestimable techique that radiates creativity, firmness and a willingness to go against the grain.

Joining Ali on these recordings are Henry Grimes, Kalil Madi and Muriel Gilliam, and the collection was restored and mastered by the Grammy® award-winning engineer Michael Graves. An artist whose intense and quick formula inspired legions of other players, Ali’s vision defied convention then and now, which is a big part of his impact.

Travels well with: Hal Galper- Ivory Forest Redux; Dave Stryker- Groove Street

Alex Norris

Chess Moves

SteepleChase, 2023

8/10

Listen to Chess Moves

The trumpeter and composer Alex Pope Norris turns in 10 original pieces, where Ari Ambrose, Rick Germanson, Paul Gill and Brian Floody are in attendance for the rhythmic and fluid jazz listen.

The lively title track gets the listen off to a warm start, where Floody’s swift drums suit the bright brass, and “Short Waltz” follows with Ambrose’s flowing sax amid Gill’s playful bass for the melodic climate.

In the middle, the mature piano from Germanson suits Norris’ intimate fluegelhorn across the album’s most reflective moment, “My Ideal”, while “There It Went” bops and shakes with a dynamic and animated presence thanks to the fiery rhythm section and Norris’ intricate horn.

Approaching the end, “I Should Say So” balances playfulness with softness amid the crisp delivery, and “For A Change” exits with a rich and detailed display of timeless jazz flavor.

Norris had appeared on over 100 recordings as a sideman, and he’s clearly comfortable front and center, too, as these imaginative and carefully fleshed out jazz tunes illustrate.

Travels well with: Audrey Ochoa- The Head Of A Mouse; Pablo Masis- Thought And Memory

John Paul McGee

A Gospejazzical Christmas

Jazz Urbane, 2023

8/10

Listen to A Gospejazzical Christmas

The esteemed pianist and singer John Paul McGee blends gospel, jazz and classical ideas into these 11 original and traditional pieces that welcome some excellent players.

“Emmanuel” opens the listen with McGee’s graceful keys that take help from Larry Wilson’s frisky drumming, and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” follows with Joel Powell’s warm bass suiting McGee’s soulful pipes.

Halfway through, “What Child Is This” spotlights Patrick Arthur’s dreamy guitar via the intimate climate, while “Jesus What A Wonderful Child” benefits much from Wendy Henderson-Wyatt’s soaring vocals, as the fluid keys add even more beauty to the affair.

Close to the end, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” allows the rhythm section of Powell and Wilson to make for a harmonic place for McGee’s meticulous keys, and “Go Tell It On The Mountain” exits with just McGee’s powerful singing and dynamic piano drawing us in.

A record that can be enjoyed all year, McGee and company make for solo, duo, trio and quartet settings that are diverse and easily enjoyable.

Travels well with: Todd Mosby- Land Of Enchantment; Gregory Lewis- Organ Monk Going Home

Palm Haze

Reve Bleu

YHS, 2019

9/10

Listen to Reve Bleu

A Canadian-Brazil duo who bring us some of the best aspects of alt-rock from the past 4 decades, Palm Haze possess the capacity for heavy yet gentle landscapes, as well as busy yet minimal instrumentation, as they never follow any predictable patterns on this extremely well done album.

“Winds” starts the listen with an immediately gripping dream like haze of calm melodica, before fuller sounds of fuzzy alt-rock enter the equation, and “Drop In” follows with a charged setting of propulsive ‘90s nods with gentle vocals and hypnotic guitar work.

A listen where each tune is your favorite, “Second Round” starts soft and agile before sonically loud walls of power and melody invade the post-punkish affair, while the title track offers a percussive heavy, languid venture into gentle textures. The record ends strong with the 7+ minutes of “Almost Soon”, where a shoegaze spirit runs through the mesmerizing, buzzing setting that’s also part trip-hop and psyche-rock.

If there’s a better band out there playing this noisey yet beautiful style of dream-punk, I certainly haven’t heard them. Put Palm Haze on your short list of bands to seek out now; you’ll thank me later.

Travels well with: Alvvays- Alvvays; My Bloody Valentine- Loveless