Review: Mumford & Sons drop a surprise single release alongside Pharrell Williams, 'Good People', delivering on a long-awaited promise to hop in the studio together after years of knowing each other. Finally falling back on their immediate instincts, 'Good People' hears the band and the solo wunderkind sing of tiredness and revelation, making adept use of a dry, driving, sportsmanlike instrumental palette (think hand claps, stomps, gospel harmonies). Though cryptic in theme, the mood on this one-off is one of triumph and impending miracle works to come.
Review: Ohio-based instrumental organ trio Parlor Greens, known for their blend of soul, funk and blues, return with a new 7" that follows their acclaimed debut from 2024. Side-1 features 'Driptorch', which is driven by crunchy drums from Tim Carman, funky guitar riffs by Jimmy James and Adam Scone's expressive Hammond organ. The track delivers a high-energy, groove-filled adventure. On Side-2 ,'200 Dollar Blues', introduces a fresh, mid-tempo instrumental. This blues shuffle highlights James' searing Stratocaster solos, complemented perfectly by Scone's soulful organ work. Their interplay exudes a raw, electrifying energy, while Carman's steady, dynamic drumming grounds the track, making this one for fans of deep soul and blues.
Review: Returning to offer more glorious punk-not-punk business, Primo follow up their captivating debut album from two years before, 'Amici', with another collection of strong songs that captivate and speak to you both emotionally and in terms of sheer musical talent, touching on themes like decisions, heartbreak, practicalities and life itself. In many ways, then, it's an exercise in catharsis for both band and the listener, with many of the subjects dealt with clearly here because of a need to make sense of real experiences. In terms of the sonics, there are jangly stompers, such as 'Perfect Paper' and 'Love Days', rhythmic drivers ('1000 Words'), and guttural post-punk-leaning outings such as 'Best & Fairest', and more surreal efforts such as 'Comedy Show'. The result being a varied but coherent must-buy.
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