Perfect Grammar is, of course, the name of My Imaginary Parakeet.
A lovely Friday to you and yours, friends! We’ve got a whole basketful of New Releases to wade through. I’ve got ten titles to share with you for your listening pleasure. Dig it!
A single to start the week came in the wake of the passing of Barry Humphries, who was better known as the Original Queen of Drag, Dame Edna Everage. Australian One-Man Band Alien Nosejob has lovingly recreated the Dame’s 1978 attempt at a hit Punk single, S&M Lady, adding a couple of “Possums” in for good measure.
I discovered a group from Iceland a few years ago called Pascal Pinon that had some great songs. They are no longer active, but their singer and songwriter Jófriour Ákadóttir is still recording, now as JFDR. Her latest album, Museum is dark and dreamy.
An Experimental Electronic project based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam grabbed my attention this week. Rắn Cạp Đuôi Collective is led by Zach Sch, and their second album, *1 is nine tracks of glitchy beats and curious samples, with synthy meanderings.
Just over a year ago I called Spanish quartet La Culpa’s self-titled debut album a “winner.” They have returned this week with their sophomore effort. Cuando Amanece continues to explore the parameters of driving rhythm guitar-based Rock. Taking the lead of innovative bands like The Pixies and U2, they are putting their unique and exciting stamp on Modern Rock.
Cosmo Sheldrake is a multi-instrumentalist and composer from London that I mentioned on Tuesday as having made one of my favourite albums of 2020. His new EP, Wild Wet World, incorporates the sounds of aquatic life in the seven compositions. I wish it featured more of Sheldrake’s vocals, like the first track, Bathed In Sound, but it is beautiful all the same.
A couple of Hip-Hop albums improved my mid-week. The first came from Portland MC and Producer who calls himself Dust Raps The Blues. His second album Problems is couched in classic Blues samples and sharp production. Dust truly raps The Blues.
The second one that came out on Wednesday was recorded “deep in the swamps of South Carolina.” Kill Bill: The Rapper has released his eighth album, and FULLMETAL KAIJU is a showcase for Bill’s lyrical flow. Featuring a slew of Producers, it is adventurous downtempo gold.
The Hip-Hop continued with the release of YUNGMORPHEUS’ new album, From Whence It Came. Nineteen tracks with multiple producers, including Raphy and Ohbliv. Featured guests include Fly Anakin and Jimetta Rose.
Brazil features predominantly in my findings this week. The progeny of a Samba songwriter, Domenico Lancellotti is a musician from Rio de Janeiro. His latest album sramba showcases his skillful guitar work and synth prowess.
My Feature Pick this week is from eighty year-old Jards Macalé. Macalé made a name for himself in the sixties as a songwriter, before venturing on his own and adding to the Brazilian Tropicalia movement. His latest album Coração Bifurcado spotlights his droll and refined delivery, to glorious backup vocals, shimmering synths and tasty guitar.
I love all of you, and I hope you are finding your joy. Don’t forget to try to spread it to others. Take care!
New Music Jason’s Picks 