Staff Pix 2/21: New Releases
Fresh pix for fresh folks. Listen to these pix live from 5-6pm only on wecb.live!
“Hot Bath” by Jade Imagine
Good, good grunge. Simple, funky, and ever so slightly distorted. Following a two-and-a-half year release drought, (Jade) imagine my surprise when this underrated Aussie band dropped out of seemingly thin air. Their earworm "Instinct That I Wanna Know” was slithered through my playlists of yesteryear, and “Hot Bath” maintains their unique edge that allured me so. A ripping chorus introduces us to the strong, melodic guitars that guide the lyrics to their diminished verse. A track I know would just absolutely tear live, and if not for being based halfway across the globe, you know my ass would be at a Jade Imagine show in an instant to hear this one. —Sofia Giarrusso
“Girls on the Internet” by Elita
Elita has successfully followed up her last two singles “Masturbating in a Coffin” and “Korean Karaoke Bar” with “Girls on the Internet.” Elita’s ghostly soft and almost gloomy voice perfectly captures the dual sides of obsession. Lyrics such as, “I-I-I get obsessed / With girls on the internet,” balance with the insatiable desire to become one with the physical form for which one yearns: “I can't forget / The girls on the internet / Blonde and brunettes / Those girls on the internet / Smoke cigarettes.” Backed by a jumpy beat and forceful bass, “Girls on the Internet” drives home the frustration and longing in parasocial relationships online and will have you obsessively listening again and again. —Heather Thorn
“Need You Again (feat. Say She She)” by Neal Francis
Neal Francis strikes with the third single from his upcoming record Return To Zero. “Need You Again” is simply an earworm. Francis works with NYC-based, female-led trio Say She She to deliver a funky clash of indie madness. Choppy guitars, layered vocals, and Francis’ signature keyboard mastery creates a tune that raises an adventurous eyebrow on first listen. When returning for a re-listen, Francis and the girls remind you why they “Need You Again” with their airy indie sensibility. —Sam Shipman
“Blood on the Boulders” by Squid
Fresh off of Squid’s most recent release, Cowards, “Blood on the Boulders” is one of the band’s most intriguing songs. I’ve been following Squid’s discography since their previous album, O Monolith, came out in which I fell in love with their strange lyrics and curious vocals. “Blood on the Boulders” is everything I appreciate about the band. It contains some of their greatest storytelling and a wonderfully strong bridge that builds the song into a continuation of excited chanting. Upon a few re-listens of Cowards, I can say that this track stands out amongst the rest by far. —Sophie Parrish
“EPANO STO TRAPEZI” by Marina Satti
I was introduced to Marina Satti last summer and quickly fell in love with her energetic sound. While I don’t understand Greek, a quick translation from a friend proves that her flow is poetic and smart. “EPANO STO TRAPEZI” is an explosive track with a deep bass pulsing throughout. While Satti’s most recent album P.O.P. has plenty of dance tracks, this song kicks it up a notch with tons of synth drags and hits. Satti also continues to highlight traditional Greek musical elements as she’s done throughout her music career. While this is a sick beat to dance to, Satti still infuses her lyrics with a powerful message. She isn’t just upset that she spilled her drink at the club, she’s upset at the state of the world and the controversy that was pushed on her during her time at Eurovision last year. Satti is a musical genius and more of the world needs to explore her discography. Also, the music video she released shortly after the song is a masterpiece. —Izzie Claudio