The Black Keys - Lonely Boy
Ohio duo The Black Keys celebrated their tenth anniversary this year, and they're marking it with the release of their seventh album 'El Camino' at the start of December. Those who pre-order the album from the band's website will receive an instant download of ace new single, the blues/soul stomp of 'Lonely Boy', which gets a limited vinyl release later this week. We wish we were as cool as the guy in the video too.
The Black Keys' website
Buy the single.
Bos Angeles - Days Of Youth
Despite their American referencing name and distinctly US lo-fi/alt-rock sound, the trio that make up Bos Angeles actually call Bournemouth home. 'Days Of Youth' has been around for a while but now gets a single release as a double A-side with 'Slalom'. It comes across as a less harsh take on A Place To Bury Strangers' noise rock, and that's no bad thing.
Bos Angeles - DAYS OF YOUTH by Lost Lost Lost
Bos Angeles on Facebook
Buy the single.
Charli XCX - Nuclear Seasons
Here at The Sound Of Confusion we're not averse to a bit of pop, if it's done well that is. Another name to add to our list of promising new female popstars (Yadi, Alex Winston, The Good Natured etc.) is London's Charli XCX. Very kindly, she's giving away a free download of new single 'Nuclear Seasons' to those who sign up to her mailing list. A potential star in the making, we think.
Charli XCX - Nuclear Seasons by Atlantic Records UK
The free download of 'Nuclear Seasons' is available from Charli XCX's website
Buy the single.
Carter Tanton - Fake Pretend (Feat. Marissa Nadler)
Baltimore songwriter Carter Tanton was formerly a member of the band Tulsa, who released one EP before splitting due to record label struggles. Thankfully he didn't call it quits totally and is now back with his debut solo album 'Freeclouds' this week. One of the album's standouts - free download 'Fake Pretend' - features guest vocals from dreampop singer Marissa Nadler.
Free download: Fake Pretend
Carter Tanton's website
Buy the album.
OBLIGATORY RECORD OF THE WEEK
Twerps - Coast To Coast
We posted a free download from Australians Twerps last week. After further investigation it turns out that the best track on their self-titled debut album is closer 'Coast To Coast'. Pure, sunkissed, jangle-pop perfection, 'Coast To Coast' is a song full of hope and wide-eyed wonder. When they sing "I've never felt so high" you believe them, and the euphoric harmonies of "Oooh, oooh oooh-oooh" look basic on paper, but on record they simply soar.
Twerps on Facebook
Buy the album.
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