As the leaves begin to drop, so too do hot new tracks from RI artists! We catalogue five of them here!
endorfins – “bloom” Endorfins recently burst onto the scene with their self-titled debut EP. Opening track “bloom” kicks things off with poise and confidence, calling to mind the tone, ferocity, and technical skill of bands like Pearl Jam, Deftones, and Tool. Boasting a surprisingly clean 8-track tape recording, the song uses the extra fuzz that comes with analog recording to increase the impact of the song’s riffs rather than hide them.
Jake Blount – “Shady Grove” This newest offering from folk artist Jake Blount completely defies expectations by opening with a flurry of fiddles and banjos. These instruments get plenty of room to breathe before the song starts in earnest. Acoustic guitar helps flesh the instrumental out as it bounces along. Occasionally the song calms down as the vocals come in, giving the tune a greater sense of dynamics.
Hundred Acre Cove — “Skeletal Laurel Cemetery” Hundred Acre Cove recently released their self-titled EP, a chill, laidback affair. “Skeletal Laurel Cemetery” combines the relaxed feel of jam bands with the jangling guitars and ghostly backing vocals of indie rock, with the song occasionally swelling, the guitars becoming chunkier. If Mac DeMarco joined The Grateful Dead, it would sound something like this, though the grungey bridge might be something else entirely.
Sapling — “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service” Sapling’s recent single, “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service,” is truly a bizarre experience, yet it remains engaging and catchy the entire time. A variety of percussive instruments and horns run in and out of the listener’s ears, vanishing before one can make heads or tails of what’s going on. The lyrics are hilariously tongue-in-cheek and drip with attitude. All proceeds from downloads of the song on Bandcamp will go to NEJFON (New England Justice for Our Neighbors).
Alpaca Lunch — “Going Down the River” Alpaca Lunch recently dropped their debut album, In the Brew Room. An album of self-described “old-time music,” tracks such as “Going Down the River” immediately conjure up rustic images of cabins and fireplaces. Loose and carefree, the track feels like friends getting together to make music purely for the fun of it. It takes the best aspects of Americana and proudly displays them upon the mantle.