My New Band Believe – My New Band Believe
Genre: Progressive Folk, Chamber-Folk
RIYL: Black Country, New Road (Forever Howlong), Windmill Scene
When an ex-Black Midi member releases music I’m always ready to listen. First it was Geordie Greep with his solo record, The New Sound, and now Cameron Picton with his first solo album. This self-titled debut wasn’t really what I expected, giving us more of a Forever Howlong type of chamber folk kind of thing. As a huge fan of Black Country, New Road’s more recent expansion into a more folky area, I really enjoyed this. If you are a fan of anything Windmill Scene, especially BCNR, or just really into more maximalist folk, I definitely recommend you give this a listen!
-Z
trinket – tsubi club
RIYL: Underscores, Brakence, ARIES
Genre: hyper-pop
Four and a half years after his first release, tsubi club’s much anticipated debut album trinket is everything you could hope for in its genre: hopeful, introspective, and above all danceable. Every track is interesting in its own way, demanding your attention from the start and making you glad you gave it by the end. Respectably honest, vaguely nostalgic, and undeniably fun, this album delivers exactly what you need to soundtrack your summer. Start with “( ╥﹏╥ ),” “BURNMATERIAL,” and “bbbackboard,” or do yourself a favor and listen all the way through.
-Kathryn
Maybe Not Tonight – Lime Garden
Genre: Dance-Punk Revival, Indie Pop
RIYL: Wet Leg, Sorry
I don’t know what I was expecting, but it wasn’t this. This dance punk pop-adjacent record was a recommendation based on the British indie-rock band English Teacher, and I mean they are both British, but that’s about it. That being said, this is SUCH a fun listen! This is one of those records that I can’t exactly put my finger on why it’s just so good, but it just is. If you are looking for something to put a pep in your step or maybe even make you dance down the street, this would be a great choice.
-Z
Parting Gift – Parting Gift
Genre: Screamo, Emo
RIYL: Arranged in April, Febuary
This is the self-titled debut of the Oakland-based female-led screamo band Parting Gift. This is sometimes embarrassing, but I did find this on a TikTok video, though it had maybe 20 likes at the time. The video was from one of the band members, and one of the songs from the album was in the background, and I was like “wow, I need to check this out asap,” and I did. Unfortunately, it’s only on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube Music as of now, so I had to get off Tidal and Bandcamp to check this one out, but let’s just say I will be buying this as soon as it gets uploaded to Bandcamp, if it gets uploaded. If you’re a fan of Loser Radio (the show that I co-host) or just an enjoyer of emo music, you NEED to check this one out!
-Z
Who U Callin Pinhead? – Thoughts on Bowling
Genre: Midwest Emo, Emo-Adjacent
RIYL: TRSH, Mom Jeans, Hot Mulligan
What a fall from glory, well the glory they briefly had with their previous 3 song EP, tripping over the foul line. This EP has been in the works, well “in the issues” might be a better way to put it, for a while now as the band has been cycling through members like no one’s business. That being said, I don’t hate it, the EP just lacks cohesion and really any clear view. The third track has a Ska opener which is never revisited and each song kind of feels like it’s written and performed by a different band. There are some good moments in isolation, but it’s kinda just an “Eh whatever” kind of album. I’d say listen if you are drawn to, but definitely check out Parting Gift (The section above this) if you want your emo fix.
-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.
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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.
