While we've featured some household names in past New Music Fridays, this week, we went down the path less ventured and give you a selection of sounds from bands that you may not be too familiar with. But let's walk on the wild side, shall we?
First, we've got the UK's Dutch Uncles with their new record, Big Balloon, while Mozart Sister will be following up her 2014 album, Being, with Field of Love. Texan indie pop band, Eisley, are back with their latest, I'm Only Dreaming. The Courtneys release their sophomore effort, The Courtneys II, and finally L’Amour Bleu drop their debut record, Please.
Find more about this week's Top 5 New Album Releases below.
'Big Balloon' - Dutch Uncles
Dutch Uncles have been known to give you that jolt of energy whenever you listen to their music. And their latest sonic offering, Black Balloon, is no different. The 10-track record may not follow some elaborate story line, but the sounds instantly catapult you to the '80s.
Whether it's the bounciness of "Oh Yeah" to the Top Gun vibe of "Baskin," there's just something so nostalgic about the music they're making right now. If you were that kid who loved watching Knight Rider, then "Streetlight" is the tune for you. And you couldn't go to that time period without paying homage to the great David Bowie. Singer and lyricist Duncan Wallis said that he channeled the late artist in the album's closer, "Overton."
"I remember originally writing it about Bowie's brain," he said in a statement about the album. "His death almost felt like perfect art, and I suppose I looked at that and thought, 'who will ever surpass this? Might as well give up now' but then the idea of expressing the frustration of living with the unknown overtook that pretty quickly."
Whether you were an '80s kid or not, Black Balloon is such a fun LP that you can't help but move.
'I'm Only Dreaming' - Eisley
If there's one album on this week's list that will have the power to soothe your soul, it's Eisley's I'm Only Dreaming. The Tyler, TX band knows exactly how to combine lyrical intent, seamless melodies and emotional vocals — thanks to Sherri DuPree-Bemis.
"Rabbit Hole" feels like the modern-day telling of Alice in Wonderland while "Sparking" shares the romantic story of young love. Since the late '90s, this family band has made a mark for themselves when it comes to soothing and orchestral pop rock. Instead of relying on heavy drums and thick baselines, each note played and lyric sung is done with purpose. And whenever you press play on any Eisley record, you instantly know it's theirs. But isn't that what bands strive for — a signature? While this might not be the kind of rock music for some, those who like to toe the line between genres will enjoy how Eisley blends sounds in order to make even the hardest of heartbreaks sound sweet.
'Field of Love' - Mozart's Sister
Valentine's Day may be over, but that doesn't mean you should be done celebrating love, and Mozart's Sister's Field of Love has the perfect soundtrack for you. Filled with radio friendly pop tunes, Mozart Sister founder Caila Thompson-Hannant explores happy and carefree beats with the intention of not only being nostalgic but also refresh them for 2017.
"My Heart is Wild" is a great example of this. From the xylophone-like synths to the clapping beat, you can't help but bop around. Then there's "Plastic Memories." With the dramatic electronic introduction and Caila's emotional delivery, the pop song brings us back to those times when we sang into our hairbrushes when we though no one was looking. Meanwhile, "Angel" has a more sultry tone that sounds naughty and nice at the same time. If you're looking for some good ol' fashion pop music, Field of Love is the album for you.
'The Courtneys II' - The Courtneys
While the Dutch Uncles were cheering on the '80s, The Courtneys bring us the '90s this week with their sophomore album, The Courtneys II. Hailing from Vancouver, the global musicians bring you 10 heavily guitar-led tracks that are heavy on the bass and drums and form an explosion of noise that you can only feel with the volume turned up or at one of their live sets.
The Courtneys II is a little big rock and roll, a little punk, a little grunge. However, the mix makes for music that will make the biggest of rock skeptics bop their heads to tracks like "Lost Boys" and the album closer, "Frankie." "25" has the essence of The Muffs' version of "Kids in America." Aside from "Lost Boys," the songs are on the shorter side and seem to breeze by as you get caught up in the distortion of Courtney Loove's guitar.
'Please' - L'Amour Bleu
While Matt Tong is best known for his drumming days in Bloc Party, his new musical project, L'Amour Bleu — with guitarist and vocalist Ryan Schaefer of Palms fame — experiments with the extents that garage rock and post-punk sounds can go.
Their debut record, Please, is a collection of 10 tracks that are sonically heavy but also atmospheric. From their high energy track, "New Dominance," to the dark-sounding "Buddy," this record isn't for the faint of heart but perfect for those who just want to rock out.
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