Pressing Concerns: Dancer/Whisper Hiss, Stomatopod, The Great Dying, Bandy

I seem to have come down with something as I’m writing this, but here’s hoping by the time this goes up on Monday morning I’ll be feeling better. I imagine you, the reader, will be feeling great after checking out the records featured in this edition of Pressing Concerns: new albums from Stomatopod, The GreatContinue reading “Pressing Concerns: Dancer/Whisper Hiss, Stomatopod, The Great Dying, Bandy”

Pressing Concerns: Fred Thomas, Naked Giants, Tony Vaz, Mr. Husband

Hello, loyal and appreciated Rosy Overdrive readers! Today’s Thursday Pressing Concerns looks at four albums coming out tomorrow, October 4th: new LPs from Fred Thomas, Naked Giants, Tony Vaz, and Mr. Husband. Some real underground indie rock/pop royalty in this one, if I do say so myself! It’s been a busy week; it’d be understandableContinue reading “Pressing Concerns: Fred Thomas, Naked Giants, Tony Vaz, Mr. Husband”

Pressing Concerns: Spirit Night, ‘Time Won’t Tell’

Release date: October 4thRecord label: Self-releasedGenre: Jangle pop, indie pop, synthpop, post-punk, dream popFormats: Vinyl, digital One of my favorite albums of last year was Bury the Dead by Spirit Night, the long-awaited fourth album from the band of former The World Is a Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid to Die guitaristContinue reading “Pressing Concerns: Spirit Night, ‘Time Won’t Tell’”

Pressing Concerns: Styrofoam Winos, Dom Sensitive, Wavers, The Collect Pond

Hey, all! The second Pressing Concerns of the week is here, and it’s a great one, looking at brand new albums from Styrofoam Winos, Dom Sensitive, and The Collect Pond, as well as an EP from Wavers that came out a few months ago. These records rule, and if you missed yesterday’s post (featuring Upstairs,Continue reading “Pressing Concerns: Styrofoam Winos, Dom Sensitive, Wavers, The Collect Pond”

Pressing Concerns: Upstairs, Snakeskin, Best Bets, Feeling Figures

Hey there everyone! The first Pressing Concerns of what’s going to be a stacked week is an incredibly strong one, looking at new albums from Upstairs, Snakeskin, Best Bets, and Feeling Figures. Read on! Also, a quick programming note: due to the end of September sneaking up on me, the monthly playlist won’t be readyContinue reading “Pressing Concerns: Upstairs, Snakeskin, Best Bets, Feeling Figures”

Pressing Concerns: Tales of a Kitchen Porter, John Davis, Fantasy of a Broken Heart, Being Dead

Welcome to the Thursday Pressing Concerns! This one has four great albums coming out tomorrow, September 27th: new LPs from John Davis (of Superdrag), Fantasy of a Broken Heart (featuring members of Water from Your Eyes), and Being Dead (featuring members of Zero Percent APR), as well as a brand-new Martin Newell/Cleaners from Venus tributeContinue reading “Pressing Concerns: Tales of a Kitchen Porter, John Davis, Fantasy of a Broken Heart, Being Dead”

Pressing Concerns: Rose Melberg, Shredded Sun, Addicus, The Gabys

Hey there, all! Welcome to the second Pressing Concerns of the week, which is looking at a new career-spanning compilation from the legendary Rose Melberg, new albums from Shredded Sun and Addicus, and a new EP from The Gabys. If you missed yesterday’s post, featuring Beeef, Mo Dotti, 40 Watt Sun, and Tanukichan, check thatContinue reading “Pressing Concerns: Rose Melberg, Shredded Sun, Addicus, The Gabys”

Pressing Concerns: Beeef, Mo Dotti, 40 Watt Sun, Tanukichan

Welcome to another week of new music here on the Rosy Overdrive music blog. Our first post of the week is the Monday Pressing Concerns, containing new LPs from Beeef, Mo Dotti, and 40 Watt Sun, plus a new EP from Tanukichan. Read on! If you’re looking for more new music, you can visit theContinue reading “Pressing Concerns: Beeef, Mo Dotti, 40 Watt Sun, Tanukichan”

Pressing Concerns: Big Ups, Nina Ryser, Weak Signal, Otis Shanty

Another wrecking ball of a week here at Rosy Overdrive comes to a close with the Thursday Pressing Concerns, featuring four records coming out tomorrow, September 20th. We’ve got new albums from Nina Ryser, Weak Signal, and Otis Shanty, plus a tenth anniversary reissue and remix album from the great Big Ups. While you’re here,Continue reading “Pressing Concerns: Big Ups, Nina Ryser, Weak Signal, Otis Shanty”

Pressing Concerns: Downhaul, ‘How to Begin’

Release date: September 20thRecord label: Self Aware/Landland ColportageGenre: Alt-country, emo-indie rock, power pop, roots rock, folk rockFormats: Vinyl, cassette, digital My favorite moment on How to Begin, the third album from Richmond rock band Downhaul, comes about a minute into the song “YCBTT”. The entire song is impressive, of course–Andrew Seymour’s skipping drumbeat and RobbieContinue reading “Pressing Concerns: Downhaul, ‘How to Begin’”