Pressing Concerns: Micah Schnabel, ‘The Clown Watches the Clock’

Release date: May 15thRecord label: Self-releasedGenre: Country punk, alt-country, Americana, cowpunkFormats: Vinyl, CD, digital  I’m not like the other girls. The kids these days are into alt-country because Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee or Karly Hartzman of Wednesday or whatever other indie rock sensation put them onto it. I’m into alt-country because those bands were theContinue reading “Pressing Concerns: Micah Schnabel, ‘The Clown Watches the Clock’”

Rosy Overdrive’s Top 100 Albums of 2023 (75-51)

Welcome to part two (of four) of Rosy Overdrive’s Top 100 Albums of 2023! For any and all background info, see part one. See also:Part One (100-76)Part Three (50-26)Part Four (25-1)Playlist with all albums (Spotify link) (Tidal link) 75. Helpful People – Brokenblossom Threats Release date: August 27thRecord label: Tall Texan/Burundi CloudGenre: Jangle pop, indieContinue reading “Rosy Overdrive’s Top 100 Albums of 2023 (75-51)”

New Playlist: September 2023

Hello! It sure is October now, which means we’re wrapping up September with a good, old-fashioned round-up post. You’ll notice a fair selection of songs from 1993 in this one; if that particular section of this post intrigues you, stay tuned in the upcoming weeks for more on music from that era. Otherwise, the stuffContinue reading “New Playlist: September 2023”

New Playlist: June 2023

Welcome to a weird sort-of holiday weekend–tomorrow’s the fourth of July, and I’m pleased to present Rosy Overdrive’s June 2023 playlist for you to throw on while you grill your various foods (for the Americans among us, at least). A lot of great brand new selections on this one! Jason Isbell and the 400 UnitContinue reading “New Playlist: June 2023”

New Playlist: February 2021

I present to you: the third brand new monthly Rosy Overdrive playlist, and the site’s fourth playlist overall. 2021 is in full swing in terms of new music, which is where the majority of these songs come from. My foray into 1991 (which started last month) continues—it’s been on the backburner a bit, but aContinue reading “New Playlist: February 2021”

My 100 Favorite Albums from 2020 (Part 2 of 4)

View Part 1 here. Frankie Valet – Waterfowl Release date: February 7th Record label: It Takes Time Records Genre: Bedroom/garage punk/rock/pop Pull track: Engulfed Synopsis: This is one of those exciting albums by young bands where they’re throwing a bunch of stuff at the wall and you’re just along for the ride. There’s the dreamContinue reading “My 100 Favorite Albums from 2020 (Part 2 of 4)”