Hello, readers! This is it–the final twenty-five records in Rosy Overdrive’s 100 favorites of the year. More context can be found in the first post if needed, but let me just say: these albums are all phenomenal. I loved more records this year than any other in a long time, and these 25 I lovedContinue reading “Rosy Overdrive’s Top 100 Albums of 2021 (25-1)”
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Rosy Overdrive’s Top 100 Albums of 2021 (50-26)
Hello! Welcome, and thank you either once again or for the first time for reading. Today (Tuesday, December 7th), Rosy Overdrive’s Top 50 albums of 2021 are finally revealed. There’s a longer year-end preamble from one of yesterday’s posts (which highlighted albums 51 through 100), but do you really need it to understand what’s goingContinue reading “Rosy Overdrive’s Top 100 Albums of 2021 (50-26)”
Rosy Overdrive’s Top 100 Albums of 2021 (75-51)
Part two of the Rosy Overdrive year-end list! All the pertinent info (not that there is much, I mean, it’s a year-end list from a music blog) is in part one. See also:Part One (100-76)Part Three (50-26)Part Four (25-1)Spotify playlist of all the selections available on streaming 75. Mope City – Within the Walls ReleaseContinue reading “Rosy Overdrive’s Top 100 Albums of 2021 (75-51)”
Rosy Overdrive’s Top 100 Albums of 2021 (100-76)
I don’t want to do a big preamble to the year-end list this time around. It’s long enough as it is. This year, it is 100 albums, ranked. 51 through 100 go up today (Monday, December 6th), and 1 through 50 will be posted the day after (Tuesday, 12/7). Thanks for reading. …Okay, fine. RosyContinue reading “Rosy Overdrive’s Top 100 Albums of 2021 (100-76)”
Pressing Concerns: The Antelopes, Trevor Nikrant, Big Heet, Hans Condor
In this eclectic edition of Pressing Concerns, Rosy Overdrives discusses new records from Trevor Nikrant (of Styrofoam Winos), Big Heet, and Hans Condor, as well as Floating Mill Records’ reissue of London post-punk band The Antelopes’ discography. If you’re looking for more new music, you can browse previous editions of Pressing Concerns or visit theContinue reading “Pressing Concerns: The Antelopes, Trevor Nikrant, Big Heet, Hans Condor”
Pressing Concerns: Wendy Eisenberg, Grass Jaw, Thalmus, Log Across the Washer
Pressing Concerns returns! New albums from Wendy Eisenberg, Grass Jaw, Thalmus, and Log Across the Washer are featured this week. If you’re a fan of alt-country, broadly-defined folk music, and “weird Americana”, whatever that means to you, then this edition is for you. If you’re not, then it’s still for you, because these albums areContinue reading “Pressing Concerns: Wendy Eisenberg, Grass Jaw, Thalmus, Log Across the Washer”
Pressing Concerns: Chime School, EEP, Gold Dust, Galactic Static
The November era of Pressing Concerns has begun! Today we’re looking at two records that come out this Friday—the debut from San Francisco’s Chime School, and the sophomore album from El Paso’s EEP—as well as two October highlights from Gold Dust and Galactic Static. If you’re looking for more new music, you can browse previousContinue reading “Pressing Concerns: Chime School, EEP, Gold Dust, Galactic Static”
Pressing Concerns: Mo Troper, Mythical Motors, Molly O’Malley, Boyracer
The Last Pressing Concerns of October is upon us! This incredibly spooky, hook-heavy edition looks at the latest full-lengths from pop song machines Mo Troper, Mythical Motors, and Boyracer, as well as a new EP from an up-and-comer, Louisville’s Molly O’Malley. If you’re looking for more new music, you can browse previous editions of PressingContinue reading “Pressing Concerns: Mo Troper, Mythical Motors, Molly O’Malley, Boyracer”
Pressing Concerns: Dummy, The Stick Figures, ZOO, Cuffed Up
This week, a very special episode of Pressing Concerns discusses debut albums from Dummy and ZOO, an archival release from The Stick Figures, and the latest EP from Cuffed Up. If you’re looking for more new music, you can browse previous editions of Pressing Concerns or visit the site directory. Dummy – Mandatory Enjoyment ReleaseContinue reading “Pressing Concerns: Dummy, The Stick Figures, ZOO, Cuffed Up”
Pressing Concerns: Antietam, Weak Signal, Mt. Oriander, Gypsum
Another week, another edition of Pressing Concerns. This week, we look at a tribute record inspired by Wink O’Bannon featuring Antietam plus a wide cast of guests, the re-released Weak Signal sophomore album, the debut EP from Mt. Oriander (Keith Latinen from Empire! Empire! I Was a Lonely Estate and Parting) and the first GypsumContinue reading “Pressing Concerns: Antietam, Weak Signal, Mt. Oriander, Gypsum”
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