current faves (updated monthly)

Joy - Beacon of Excess (2023)

I was so into Joy's first EP (self-titled) and preordered this cassette as soon as it was announced. They did not disappoint! Joy's music is self-described as "peace punk" and while I don't know what exactly they mean, I do know I enjoy it. It's the kind of music that overwhelms and sounds great coming out of a Walkman. The riffs loop in on themselves along with the droning vocals and all of it inexplicably makes me want to dance.

Recommended tracks: Pudding Pop, You Are Here, The Ladder

Toto Coelo - Dracula's Tango (Sucker For Your Love) (1982)

I went record shopping for my birthday and picked up this 12" single and have been obsessed ever since. Toto Coelo were a 1980s UK new wave/dance act that had a hit song in the US called I Eat Cannibals (another track I found several months ago on a dance mix tape I got from an estate sale) but Dracula's Tango (Sucker for Your Love) is even better. I'm a sucker (ha!) for vampires, especially cheesy 80s vamps, so this track hits all the right notes for me. I also adore the music video and highly recommend checking it out.

Nice Biscuit - Digital Mountain (2018)

Just some really good psych rock out of Australia! Heavenly vocals that remind me a bit of La Luz layered over some great guitarwork. A great thing to throw on during car rides or when you need a good laydown on your bedroom floor.

Recommended tracks: Captain, Maze, Octopus