Whether it's electronic or indie rock, this week's new albums will get you two-stepping into the weekend. Empire of the Sun are back with their latest glam disco tracks with Two Vines and Allen Tate of San Fermin is trying things out on his own with Sleepwalker. Nina Diaz tackles her struggles with alcoholism and her road to recovery on The Beat is Dead; meanwhile, Tove Lo takes us on an emotional roller coaster with Lady Wood. And finally, Miniature Tigers are back with their fifth record, I Dreamt I Was a Cowboy.
Find out more about this week's new album releases after the break.
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'Two Vines' - Empire of the Sun
Empire of the Sun haven't released a new album since 2013's Ice on the Dune, but that all changes today. Their latest effort, Two Vines, has been a bit of a process for the Sydney electronic rock band.
Following the completion of their musical work on 2014's Dumb and Dumber To, Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore started penning tunes for this new record. While there are some jungle elements to some of the songs, Two Vines, at its core, is a Empire of the Sun record. Not only will they make you dance as "Friends," "ZZZ" and "High and Low" do, the songs have that melodic quality that make them contenders for heavy rotations on your playlist. For instance, the title track has that cinematic anthem quality while "First Crush" has a tenderness and lighthearted vibe that any good pop song should have. Overall, the Aussie duo have done it again with the help of longtime collaborator Peter Mayes. Wendy Melvoin from Prince's band, The Revolution, as well as David Bowie collaborators, Henry Hey and Tim Lefebvre, also lend a hand.
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'Sleepwalker' - Allen Tate
Allen Tate has been known as one of the lead vocalists of baroque pop band, San Fermin. However, following the success of the New York City band, it was time for him to do something on his own. And that came in the form of Sleepwalker.
With his signature baritone voice, the debut album shows his sheer musical experience as a member of San Fermin but also how creative he can get on his own. He worked with fellow band Ellis Ludwig-Leone, who produced the album. And unlike the upbeat and lighthearted tunes we're used to hearing from their other project, there is something much deeper on this one. Between the beautifully crafted orchestrations and Allen's dedication to getting the lyrics just right, Sleepwalker will lift up your spirits while making you look a little deeper into yourself. "Being Alone" and "Keeping You Awake" are the LP's gems while "YDNF" will put some pep in your step. Sleepwalker isn't only a solid effort from Allen Tate but also makes you look forward to what other musical magic he'll now be doing on his own.
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'Lady Wood' - Tove Lo
If there's anyone who doesn't only sing about sex, drugs and rock and roll but also lives it out, it's Tove Lo. With her stoner-friendly "Habits (Stay High)" and the sensual "Talking Body," it seems that there isn't anything the 28-year-old Swedish popstress won't sing about. And on her new album, Lady Wood, she follows that same mantra while taking it one step further.
Laden with dark and moody pop beats, Tove's delicate yet powerful vocals shine on each song. "True Disaster," which sounds like it should be on a Tron spin-off, delves into a relationship that she knows is a bad idea but jumps in anyway. Meanwhile the lead single, "Cool Girl," is the ultimate "zero fucks given" track, where Tove takes control. She knows what she wants, takes it and keeps it all collected as she does it. Then there's "Influence," her collaboration with Wiz Khalifa, where she tells everyone not to always take her so seriously when she's in that state of mind. Lady Wood is part of a double album, and we're getting "Fairy Dust (Chapter I)," which not only opens the LP but conveys a life of extremes. She's aiming to release the next chapter in 2017, and we're looking forward to see what that one is all about and what side of Tove we'll be getting.
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'The Beat Is Dead' - Nina Diaz
For many of us, we first got to know Nina Diaz and her talent during her days in Girl in a Coma when she was 13. And now 28, Nina is showing us that she's more than the angsty punk singer with her new album, The Beat Is Dead.
Drawing from her experiences dealing with addiction and recovery, she shows us a more vulnerable side of herself. But don't let this softer side make you think that she doesn't know how to rock. You can easily hear the grit on "January 9th," and there's a bit of Joan Jett-ness on "It." "Screaming Without a Sound," "Down" and "Young Man" have electronic elements that add a nu wave feel as well as another facet to Nina's talent. And let's not forget her ballad, "For You," which closes the record and tops off a solid musical effort from the young yet wise rockstar.
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'I Dreamt I Was a Cowboy' - Miniature Tigers
Need a perk up but don't want to go all out? Miniature Tigers' new record, I Dreamt I Was a Cowboy, is the perfection addition to your playlist. The Phoenix indie pop band bring their laid back sound and add a beachy twist on this fifth effort.
"Dreaming" sounds a lot like the early days of the Beach Boys while "My Girl Forever" has an Everly Brothers vibe. There's a sweet groove to "Crying in the Sunshine," and the title track has a whimsical atmosphere. Definitely one of the week's more relaxing albums, I Dreamt I Was a Cowboy will whisk you away from the daily grind and give you a one-way ticket to nirvana.
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