The kings of the Boston music scene, the young guitar goddess reinventing all of our favorite ’90s jams, some Seattle power poppers, indie classics, and you know, Thurston Moore: what do these vague depictions of music all have in common? They have released new songs this week. Check it out below why doncha.
Pile, “Special Snowflakes”
Pile is the greatest band on earth. If you don’t agree with me, listen to Hayden Karnitz, “i was snuggled up in my warm cozy bed when i noticed that i had received an email on my phone. it said “new album from PIL” and i’m like well whatever i don’t remember signing up for that. but then i clicked on the email. now we’re here” If that doesn’t convince you of how great Pile’s new song off their upcoming 7″ Special Snowflakes b/w Mama’s Lipstick is, then maybe you should listen for yourself above.
Palehound, “Holiest”
Palehound is now a fully realized machine behind the lead of Ellen Kempner. Musicians Ben Scherer (guitar), Thom Lombardi (bass), and Maxx Kupperberg (drums) have joined along for the ride for the newest recording, “Holiest” from Palehound’s upcoming Kitchen 7″ which you can pre-order through Exploding in Sound right now on Bandcamp. The song is a quick one, but like most Palehound songs, there’s a lot going on underneath the surface: religious shit, jingly guitars, funky bass grooves, and Kempner’s soothing deep voice.
TacoCat, “Crimson Wave”
I don’t know if I’ve ever listened to a song about the menstrual cycle before, and if this is the first time, I don’t hate it. TacoCat makes your period seem cool on “Crimson Wave” with their catchy power pop. I’m uncomfortable but maybe comfortable with being uncomfortable. You feel me?
The Hold Steady, “I Hope This Whole Thing Didn’t Frighten You”
The Hold Steady are back! Did you hear that? I said, The Hold Steady is back! Four years after their last album, these dudes are coming back with Teeth Dreams on March 25th. “I Hope This Whole Thing Didn’t Frighten You” is the first song off of it thanks to “indie publication” Rolling Stone.
Thurston Moore, “Detonation”
Not listening to a new Thurston Moore song is something you shouldn’t be doing. Here you go. It’s already better than all of the Chelsea Light Moving tracks combined.