Five Albums You Have To Listen To This Month: May
Prepare to indulge in the latest and greatest releases of May with our top picks of five must-hear albums.
May has showered us with a sensational array of musical gems, and these five albums are the cream of the crop. Asher White's "New Excellent Woman" beckons you into a world of extravagant soundscapes, each song an irresistible invitation to embark on a captivating sonic journey. LA Priest's "Fase Luna" takes us on a sun-soaked adventure, bidding adieu to electronics and immersing us in a wavy sea of guitars, crafting the perfect soundtrack for a balmy summer. The Lemon Twigs' "Everything Harmony" channels 70s nostalgia with its softly picked guitars and ethereal vocals, weaving intricate harmonies that transport us to a world of shimmering melodies. And let's not forget about billy woods & Kenny Segal's "Maps," a testament to their artistic brilliance and sonic innovation. Lastly, The Murlocs' "Calm Ya Farm" unleashes a wild and delightful record that will make you as mad as a hatter, and oh-so-glad. Get ready to dive into a musical feast that May has served up.
Asher White - New Excellent Woman
Asher White is always tinkering with a newer, more exciting sound. Sitting on the edge of each of her songs is something extravagant, provoking you to listen again and again until you’ve heard everything and still crave more. In “New Excellent Woman”, each song’s rapid ascension into refreshing musicianship mirrors the newness in White’s own life. It feels like welcoming back the sun in the summer; a new season, new beginning, new world, and new identity.
LA Priest - Fase Luna
LA Priest’s Fase Luna feels like the ocean. After ditching the electronics in a departure from his last album GENE, Fase Luna is all about the guitars, inspiring a wavy experimental pop feel to craft a soundtrack to a balmy summer. Recorded in Mexico and the rainforests of Costa Rica, the new record by Sam Eastgate aka LA Priest makes a show of his musical prowess.
The Lemon Twigs - Everything Harmony
Starting with softly picked acoustic guitar and echoing vocals, The Lemon Twigs' fourth album conjures images of 70s summer nostalgia. ‘Everything Harmony’ marks Brian and Michael D’Addario’s first collaboration with Brooklyn indie label Captured Tracks and their highly anticipated album plunges listeners into a world of sonorous harmonies. Throughout the glittering release, guitars multiply and form complex harmonies. A diverse range of vintage sounds occupy the complex sonic environment and drums wash over tracks or slip into the background, swallowed by theatrical instrumentation. With their acting days firmly behind them, the brother’s latest release deftly combines melodic sentiment with earnest lyricism.
Billy Woods & Kenny Segal - Maps
"Maps" is a testament to billy woods and Kenny Segal's artistic growth and collaborative brilliance. It showcases woods' evolution as a lyricist and storyteller, seamlessly blending personal history with global themes. With Segal's innovative production, the album pushes the boundaries of hip-hop and creates a distinct sonic landscape that perfectly complements woods' lyrical mastery.
The Murlocs - Calm Ya Farm
We’re as mad as hatters about this one, and we couldn’t be gladder. Melbourne's own rock mavens, The Murlocs, are back with their latest studio album, "Calm Ya Farm," and boy, does it deliver a sun-soaked sonic escape. Initially inspired by classic country-rock records and the edginess of 70s British pub-rock, this record takes those influences and injects them with The Murlocs' signature garage-punk energy. Lead vocalist Ambrose Kenny-Smith's surrealistic musings on the turbulent world we live in add an extra layer of intrigue, twisting country-rock conventions into a captivating and free-flowing experience that captures the essence of modern life's frenetic energy.
