Lost on You – Tigers Jaw
RIYL: Joyce Manor, Citizen, Turnover
Genre: Emo, Indie
The iconic elements of emotional lyrics, satisfying riffs, and a combination of whiny male/dreamy female vocals are all present on the new Tigers Jaw record Lost on You, but are done in a way that still feels fresh even after their 20 years as a band. The pacing is perfect, the songs are memorable, and the album immediately leaves an impression on you. Standout tracks for me are “BREEZER,” “Head is Like a Sinking Stone,” and “Lost on You.”
-Kathryn
It’s The Long Goodbye – The Twilight Sad
Genres: Post-Punk Revival
RIYL: The Smiths, The Cure, Joy Division
This is the first album I heard this year to actually slap me in the face with sadness. Scottish post-punk/indie rock band The Twilight Sad are back after 7 years with a new album, that though I was unfamiliar with the band, blew my expectations away. I love the heavy, fuzzed out guitars combined with the sparkly synths on here, and they bring out a dense sound that still manages to sound beautiful. There are so many aggressive but still transcendent instrumentals on here, and all of the performances here sound so passionate and emotive. You really feel the emotion of every single song on here, and naturally it’s a powerful listen. The lyrics can be vague and repetitive, but with how engaging the instrumentals are, this didn’t even bother me. Great album, and absolutely worth your time.
-Brian
The Line That Shapes the Coast of Us – Chalk Hands
Genre: Screamo, Post-Hardcore
RIYL: Foxing, La Dispute
Another week, another incredible recommendation by my Bandcamp algorithm. Chalk Hands is a four-piece “post-everything” band from the UK that are really on their come up, having barely 7000 monthly listeners on Spotify. This record is loud, emotional, and surprises you with moments of French, but isn’t particularly ground breaking. That being said, the performance is truly amazing, and that for that reason I really do recommend you give this a listen!
-Z
Moments Before The Wind – Free Throw
RIYL: Modern Baseball, Hot Mulligan, Arm’s Length
Genre: Emo, Pop-Punk
On Moments Before The Wind, Free Throw continue the pop-punk forward sound they delivered on their last album, but lean too far into the formula they created and fail to incorporate anything new. While the lyrics are honest and vulnerable, the vocals don’t match the energy expected from a legendary emo band. However, that’s not to say it isn’t worth a listen. The album is an enjoyable experience if you start it without expectations, and I’m sure it will grow on me as time passes. Listen to “For Those Who Come After” and “Mike Nolan’s Long Weekend.”
-Kathryn
Stunt 4 Life – ezcodylee
Genres: Rage, Rap Rock, Trap Metal
RIYL : Paris Texas, OsamaSon, Che
Blew the bass out of my JBL Speaker with this one. This was a really fun listen, one that combined a typical rage sound with elements from punk rock in an intriguing and creative way. The booming 808s, skittering hi-hats, and harsh but engaging vocal performances already kept me banging my head, but the occasional switch up to crashing guitar riffs only helped the intensity. ezcodylee’s standout bars and intriguing melodies also showed off his skill very well, and there were a few lines that actually made me laugh. This was a really entertaining listen, and worth checking out if you’re into this sound.
-Brian
Moo – King Tuff
Genre: Garage Rock
RIYL: Thee Oh Sees, Black Lips
While looking through the releases for this article, I honestly giggled a little when I saw King Tuff. Over spring break, I was out thrifting with another station member and I got one of his CD’s because his name and the cover art was pretty funny. Although I have a funny story to tell about King Tuff, he’s not really anything special, at least to me. Like the title of the genre, this album sounds exactly like what you would hear coming from some dads garage in a random coming of age movie. Definitely not anything bad, but not for me.
-Z
My name is Z Marik, and I am the Digital Media Director at WVUA-FM. I am a Junior, majoring in Operations Management with a minor in Supply Chain Management.
My favorite album is 69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields.
Thanks for reading my articles!
Hello! I’m Kathryn, a Senior studying Computer Engineering and the current Station Manager for WVUA-FM. I love going to shows, collecting vinyl, and co-hosting the emo + punk specialty show Loser Radio here at The Capstone.
Hello! My name is Brian Mignogna and I'm a freshman majoring in Accounting and Business Cyber Security. I listen to mostly rap and rock but I'm trying to listen to more. My favorite album is Revolver by The Beatles.
