Here’s what I got in the way of new music this week…

 

Empires – Orphan

Empires is the kind of band that can give you chills as they did last week when I saw them open for Augustines at The Troubadour. The intensity of the band’s tunes translates well on the album, especially on tracks like “How Good Does It Feel”

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We Were Astronauts – Artificial Light EP

This EP had me going straight to the like button on fb. These Boston pop/rockers have crafted a rousing collection of toe-tappers that has me looking forward to hearing more.

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Fierce Bad Rabbit – Living Asleep

This album paired perfectly with my afternoon of writing. It’s an easy listen with some intriguing rock accents. Solid sophomore effort from this folk/pop quartet.

I particularly enjoyed this live version of the title track (one of my favorites):

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Others worth a listen

• The Future Laureates – Here and After EP
• Alt-J- This Is All Yours
• Purfume Genius – All Too Bright
• Sondre Lerche – Please
• Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga – Cheek to Cheek
• Lights – Little Machines
• Julian Casablancas + The Voidz – Tyranny

~ Kristen