Having already posted the excellent title track from Races debut single Big Broom, they have now made the second track, Cruel & Rude available too. As we said last week, the seven piece offer a beguiling mix of indie rock and psych-pop – lush, brooding songs with orchestral flourishes and a strong sense of melody. Order the physical singe (out via Jaxart Records) from their … Continue reading More from Races
Races (formerly known as Black Jesus) formed in late 2009 after singer/songwriter Wade Ryff escaped the sweaty grips of multiple bands, the San Fernando Valley and, so the story goes, a real life witch. First formed as an impromptu group assembled for a one-off performance, the band was a haphazard collection of musicians who had befriended one-another over years of playing music. Now however, the … Continue reading Introducing…Races
Here are a few tasty new releases and a couple of tracks acquired via the blogosphere to brighten up your Friday. A veritable smorgasbord for you to sift through and pick out the ones you like. First up is a second track from Canadians The Rural Alberta Advantage taken from their (very good) new album Departing and showcasing again their ear for a perfectly pitched … Continue reading New Release Round Up
The Mad Mackerel 