The Smile, Iggy Pop, & Hayden
The week in new music and Dig Me Out podcast
New music alert! This week features releases from various genres, including classic rock, heavy metal, glam, folk, experimental and more. Check out a bunch of new singles, a compilation of fan-favorite tracks from a classic metal band, and a collaboration between three talented musicians. Plus, new releases from Iggy Pop, Johnette Napolitano, and The Smile. Add some new music to your playlists.
1 Minute Reviews
New Releases
Tora Tora - Neptune Society
The Memphis, Tennessee band is best known for their debut album Surprise! Attack in 1989 featuring the single "Walkin' Shoes", is back with a new single.
Tigertailz - Sick Sex
Tigertailz is a Welsh glam metal band that formed in the 1980s. They rose to fame in the UK with their debut album "Young and Crazy," which spawned the hit single "Love Bomb Baby." The band has released several albums over the years and has maintained a dedicated fan base.
The new version of the "Bezerk" song "Sick Sex", was reworked and is accompanied by a powerful video depicting stereotyping of women and the dark world of S&M. "
Johnette Napolitano - Exquisite Corpses
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Johnette Napolitano is a singer, songwriter, and musician who has been active in the music industry for over 40 years. She is best known as the lead vocalist and bassist for the alternative rock band Concrete Blonde, which gained popularity in the 1980s and 90s. Her latest album "Exquisite Corpses" features Napolitano's distinctive vocals and a mix of rock, folk, and blues influences recorded in the Mojave Desert.
Metal Church - The Best of Mike Howe
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Metal Church is a heavy metal band formed in San Francisco, California in 1980. The band has released a total of ten studio albums and has gained a strong following among fans of the heavy metal genre. Their new album, "The Best of Mike Howe," is a compilation of their most popular songs from the era when Mike Howe was the lead singer.
Mike Howe joined Metal Church in 1986, replacing David Wayne as the lead vocalist. Under Howe's leadership, the band released four successful albums and gained a reputation for their aggressive and powerful sound. The new album features songs from this period, including "Badlands," In Harm's Way," and "Date with Poverty."
Chuck Coles, Chuck Ragan - Bottom of a Well
Coles is a folk singer-songwriter from Canada, known for his emotive and introspective lyrics. Ragan is an American singer-songwriter and member of the punk rock band Hot Water Music, known for his powerful, raw performances and socially conscious lyrics.
The new single, "Bottom of a Well," is a collaboration between the two artists and showcases their unique musical styles. The song addresses themes of isolation and desperation, with Coles and Ragan singing about feeling trapped and searching for a way out. The song features Coles' soulful vocals and Ragan's gravelly voice, creating a powerful and emotive sound."
The Smile - Live at Montreux Jazz Festival, July 2022
The Smile is an English rock band comprising Radiohead members Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and drummer Tom Skinner. Their new album, "Live at Montreux Jazz Festival, July 2022," features their set recorded at the renowned Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland and showcases the band's high-energy live performances.
Butch Walker, Elizabeth Cook & Katie Pruitt - Walkin' Back to Georgia
"Walkin' Back to Georgia" is a new single by Butch Walker, Elizabeth Cook, and Katie Pruitt. The song is a collaboration between three talented and renowned musicians, each with their own unique style and sound.
Butch Walker is a singer-songwriter and producer known for his rock and pop music. He has released numerous solo albums and has worked with a variety of artists, including Taylor Swift and Pink.
Elizabeth Cook is a country music singer and songwriter who has released several albums and has received critical acclaim for her storytelling and vocal abilities.
Katie Pruitt is a rising indie-folk artist who has received praise for her emotive and powerful lyrics.
Together, these three artists bring their diverse talents to create a soulful and moving track. "Walkin' Back to Georgia" is a song about returning home and the emotions that come with it.
Iggy Pop - Strung Out Johnny
Iggy Pop has released a new single titled "Strung Out Johnny." The track is characterized by a fast-paced tempo and guitar-driven sound, reminiscent of Pop's punk rock roots. "Strung Out Johnny" is a new addition to Pop's extensive discography and a preview of what is to come.
New 90s Podcast
Hayden - Everything I Long For
The debut Everything I Long For by Hayden showcases his deep voice, observational lyrics, and unique musicianship, but leaves us befuddled.
Canadian singer/songwriter Paul Hayden Desser, known simply as Hayden, released his debut Everything I Long For on his own label in 1995. Shortly after, it was picked up and re-released in 1996 on Sonic Unyon (internationally on Outpost Recordings/Geffen Records) after receiving acclaim in his home country. Channeling the likes of Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits, Hayden's deep voice carves out a unique niche in 1990s folk, indie, and alternative rock. Though the album is almost always in first gear, Hayden ups the volume occasionally, matching it with a more aggressive, guttural vocal. If you enjoy confessional singer/songwriters with a penchant for deliberate slowcore, this might be an album worth checking out.
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Coming Soon
December Album Review Tournament - Group 3 of 3
Which album should we feature in a future episode of Dig Me Out? Here's how it works. We'll post nine albums from the hopper and ask you to vote on who you think should make it forward. Two winners from each group will face off at the end of the month to decide the final album that will be featured.
Listen to the nominees on Youtube
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