Quicksand - Illuminant

In silence
It's alright
You can be the beautiful one
Shine a light
Of broken sounds
Between language and thought

NYC hardcore legends Quicksand are gearing up to release their first new album in 22 years and if the lead single, "Illuminant", is any indication it's going to have been worth the wait. It's different, maybe a bit more like Walter Schreifels' work with Rival Schools (who are terrific), anyway, I'm digging it and interested to hear more. But wait, there's more good news, they're backing the album with a tour! I'll be at The Mohawk here in Austin September 15th. Holler.

RIYL: Seaweed, Far, Fugazi, Helmet, Hot Water Music, Meat Wave, Rival Schools

Wyatt Blair - Young Hearts Unite

And I take it easy
Tonight
Young hearts unite

Most of Wyatt Blair's music sounds like 80's movie soundtrack rock. Think Rick Springfield and "Jessie's Girl" with a touch more glam and you'll get there. His 2016 album Point of No Return is a hoot, and perfect for an end-of-summer afternoon.

RIYL: Rick Springfield, The Darkness, Ty Segall, JEFF The Brotherhood, Jay Reatard

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Twenty One Pilots - Tear in My Heart

Sometimes you gotta bleed to know
That you’re alive and have a soul
But it takes someone to come around
To show you how

She’s the tear in my heart
I’m alive
She’s the tear in my heart
I’m on fire
She’s the tear in my heart
Take me higher
Than I’ve ever been

The songs on the radio are okay
But my taste in music is your face

Truly my fave TØP song. Maybe I shouldn't have picked "Trees" last time (shoulda gone w/Keith's fave, "Ode to Sleep" or even "Guns for Hands" or "Fake You Out" or - oh god Vessel is such a good album). Of course, "Tear in My Heart" is from Blurryface, also an awesome album, if slightly less perfect end to end than Vessel. Seeing them at ACL about 3 years ago was amazing. I can't wait to hear what Tyler and Josh come up with next. Anyways, this song is rad and suits a lot of different moods & purposes for me, including remembering my first tattoo, and second trip to New York. 

RIYL: Postal Service, Robert DeLong, The Griswolds, The Front Bottoms

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