Music is our catharsis

With spring in full bloom and the semester behind us, it’s time to unwind. Get in your car, roll your windows down, play your music loud and leave your stress behind.

Local

Diego Kjelland, Give A Lil Love

This is one of the most joyful things we’ve seen during these stressful and chaotic times. Some of Missoula’s favorite artists (Diego Kjelland, Elijah Jalil and Kyle Robinson) remind us to spread love with this house track and some sick dancing.

Give A Lil Love is a reminder to everyone to go out and Give a little love! Kick back.

Jay Alm, To The Moon In Your Skull (Live)

Jay Alm might not *technically* be a Montana local, but he’s from Wyoming and has played in Missoula so many times that we count him anyway. This live album is a great example of how storytelling can push music along. Each funky, rootsy song feels like a stand-alone record.

To The Moon In Your Skull by Jay Alm, released 01 May 2020 1. Inkling 2. Alien 3. Jay's Song Has A Name 4. Oil Stain Rainbows 5. What The Moon Does 6. Bark In The Night 7. We Are Machinery Recorded live in Salt Lake City October 2019.

New Albums

Theresa Sweetheart, 20 minutes of pure TS

Theresa Sweetheart has released a record that makes us want to have fun while still diving deep into issues surrounding gender, capitalism and life post-COVID. The lyrics are insightful and clever. Combined with a professional synthy production, Sweetheart creates a catchy album.

20 minutes of pure TS by theresa sweetheart, released 21 April 2020 1. life under crapitalism 2. bedtime song 3. social distance 4. i'm so confused (and really scared) 5. i need her (alot) 6. when ur in the room more songs about gender and food.

Rabii Harnoune & V.B.Kühl, GNAWA ELECTRIC LAUNE

Rabii Harnoune and V.B.Kühl combine elements of North African Gnawa music and Euro-club with astounding effectiveness. The duo combines tradition with modernity, creating a sound that has old roots with a new electric face.

GNAWA ELECTRIC LAUNE by Rabii Harnoune & V.B. Kühl, released 08 May 2020 1. Forest 2. Yomali 3. Light Out Night On 4. Traveller 5. Soyo 6. Invitation To Dance 7. Arabian Echo 8. Sowiyi 9. Baniya 10. Negsha 11. Zid L'Mal 12.

Johanna Warren, Chaotic Good

Album titles rarely reflect the actual vibe of a record. However, Johanna Warren’s “Chaotic Good” does. Darkness constantly lingers below the surface of this mainly acoustic record. But despite that, despite the unease, sadness or guilt, this record leaves us feeling hopeful.

Chaotic Good by Johanna Warren, released 01 May 2020 1. Rose Potion 2. Part Of It 3. Only The Truth 4. Bed Of Nails 5. Twisted 6. Hole In The Wall 7. Faking Amnesia 8. Every Death 9. Thru Yr Teeth 10.

Hayley Williams, Petals For Armor

Paramore’s Hayley Williams first solo album meets our expectations and exceeds them. “Petals For Armor” has the angst Williams was formed on. But the soft and slightly eerie production turns into something that sounds like power. It’s entirely different.

New Singles

Lycio, Somebody

Lycio turns heartbreak into empowerment on “Somebody.” The lead vocals soar over with persistence, reaching deep to convey emotion through intense vocal chops. Distorted synth and cymbals sit underneath the harmonies.

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Barbarossa, Always Free

This new single has the slightest tinge of an electronic jam on it, never choosing a side of softness or hardness, but still giving us something to dance to. This track is about freedom, the kind that we can only find in our own heads.

Drew Davies , X and Y

This song reminds us of Nick Cave and PJ Harvey without sounding anything like Nick Cave or PJ Harvey. Davies gets a distortion on his voice that gives it an edge reminiscent of Bowie’s “Lazarus,” but this track isn’t nearly as gloomy.

Buy X and Y HERE: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/drewdavies/x-and-y-radio-edit www.drewdaviesmusic.com www.facebook.com/drewdaviesmusic www.twitter.com/drewdaviesmusic www.instagram.com/drewdaviesmusic/ drewdaviesmusic.bandcamp.com/ Recorded at Tileyard Studios, engineered by Alicia Light Mixed at Hackney Road Studios by Steve Honest Mastered at AIR Studios by John Webber Song written by Drew Davies Song produced by Drew Davies and Mark Anderson Drew Davies - Vocals, Keyboards and Synthesizers Alicia Light - Bass Guitar Mark Anderson - Guitars Luca Volpi - Drums

Becky Bowe, Getting Older

This soft and soulful song is easy listening with a punch. Becky Bowe laments about the growing pains involved with getting older. The simplicity of the track, with straightforward beats, work to showcase Bowe’s voice and the message behind her lyrics. 

Matt Costa, Avenal

This single is great gentle listening for a lazy weekend. It reminds us of quiet drives with friends right before dusk. It swings from low-fi beats to mellow guitar harmonies, giving us something to sway to with however much energy we want.

Avenal - Single by Matt Costa, released 07 May 2020 1. Avenal

Kyva, Dollar Sign

Imagine if Prince and The Cure got together and sang about late-stage capitalism and the allure of materialism. That’s Kyva’s “Dollar Sign.” It’s got almost-punk guitar riffs and the hunger of Prince and Frank Ocean.

Dollar Sign by KYVA, released 22 April 2020 Are you relevant, discontent, ignorant hear the story of a youth obsession having sex, sending texts, cigarettes. Grab a handle on my lethal weapon. Smart phone, credit debt, subset Reject all t.v stations Killin' it, no shame James dean.

Assembled by music director Meghan Jonas.