Wait a second. Does that say October? Yes! Before you is a denser collection of all the glorious new music submissions WUVT has received in the last month! Enjoy!

Aaron Frazer - Into the Blue

Label: Dead Oceans
Genre: R&B / Retro Soul
Reviewed by: Matt Nowinski
Falsetto heaven on a cloud of silky, old-timey soul. This is Aaron Frazer's (drummer and singer for Durand Jones & The Indications) second solo album after his aptly-named 2021 premiere, "Introducing...". "Into the Blue" mixes sounds from Motown, Stax, and even some western twang. The instrumentation is multi-layered, with several tracks featuring orchestral arrangements and backup singers. At times though, the album sounds a bit like a movie soundtrack. The best tracks feature Frazer's crooning over driving rhythmic melodies. Overall, this album is a solid choice for a chill evening.

Horse Jumper of Love- Disaster Trick

Label: Run for Cover
Genre: Indie Rock/Alternative
Reviewed by: Megan Christie
For Fans Of: DIIV, Red House Painters, Tokyo Police Club
Disaster Trick is the newest full length album from Boston-based indie-rock band, Horse Jumper of Love. I think it’s safe to say that Horse Jumper made an indie classic with their self-titled debut album back in 2017, and this latest project is definitely a good comeback since their last album in 2023: Heartbreak Rules. For the past couple of years, Horse Jumper has released a lot of great stuff, but (in my opinion) nothing as awesome sauce as their debut or So Divine from 2019. Disaster Trick, however, really brings back some of the rougher-sounding stuff from their first couple of albums, and ranks pretty highly in their albums released to date. This one is a really solid listen!

Kit Sebastian- New Internationale

Label: Brainfeeder
Genre: Ethnic Dance
Reviewed by: Karyn Schy
For Fans Of: La femme, Immaterial possession
Kit Sebastian is a duo from London with Brazilian, Turkish, French AND American influences (whoa). The sweet higher pitched vocals of Kit Martin, cut with the deep vocals of her musical counterpart, Merve Erderm (specifically in track 2) give a dreamy and psychedelic feel to the album. New Internationale has a super unique sound and is super fun to listen to all the way through, especially because she switches between languages through the album. New Internationale mixes traditional elements of Turkish music with a kind of shoegaze / artrock vibe. Of you're a fan of La Femme, Daniele Luppi, or general French new-wave, you'll probably find a lot to love in this album.

the Linda Lindas- No Obligation

Label: Epitaph
Genre: Punk
Reviewed by: Brody Toth
What were you doing in middle school? I bet it wasn't releasing hardcore punk records. These LA kids are loud and angry. Listen to tracks 2, 4, 9 especially! I want to know how they mature later on because most punks will lose their edge as they get older, but they started so young they might be angry and motivated for longer.

Ella Raphael- Mad Sometimes

Label: Fire
Genre: Soft Indie Pop / Gothic Indie Folk / Euro-influenced Lite Pop
Reviewed by: Len Comaratta
Brought up in London, schooled at Berklee, and well-traveled throughout Europe (both literally and through various artists and cultural trends – Almodovar, French New Wave, Serge Gainsbourg, Vashti Bunyan) She blends all her influences into a sound that could fit alongside Anna Karina as much as next to Soccer Mommy. An intriguing sound derived from a stylish mix of lap steel, mandolin, guiro, congas, synths, a shruti box, and stringed instruments. A tropicalia-tinged daydream, as aching and brittle as it is celebratory and elated.

Dawn Richard & Spencer Zahn- Quiet In a World Full of Noise

Label: Merge
Genre: Avant Garde R&B
Reviewed by: Baile Liu
Whispery vocals, ballad-y, and some beautiful piano sounds. Spencer Zahn is on piano/synths and Dawn Richard providing the breathy ghostly vocals. The sounds on this album are mostly uniform with a more R&B sound in "Traditions" and "Life in Numbers". The rest of the album has an instrumental vibe with "Quiet in a World Full of Noise" and "Diets" having stand out transcendence. Track 7 and 11 are majestic and cinematic feeling. A album of mellow and slow paced songs perfect for a calm rainy morning.

Caribou- Honey

Label: Merge
Genre: Dance
Reviewed by: Marcus Mason
Caribou's Honey is a divergence from his mostly known alternative pop and a dive full forward into dance. Every track is fast-paced with softer bass that carries a chill but effective groove throughout this project. However, this bass can make some of the middle tracks feel forgettable. Tracks 1, 5, and 10 represent the sample-based "French Touch" popularized by acts like Daft Punk and Justice. In comparison, other tracks are reminiscent of dance musicians like PinkPantheress. With each album, Caribou seems to take great study of the genres around him, and if you enjoy the rising dance-inspired pop scene dominating the charts, then Honey will certainly delight and electrify you.

Godspeed You! Black Emperor- No Title as of 13 February 2024: 28,340 Dead

Label: Constellation
Genre: Post Rock
Reviewed by: Len Comaratta
Named for the number of dead in Gaza at the time, this is likely GY!BE’s most overtly political statement in their 30+ years, searing into the mind the images of the atrocities being committed, all without a single lyric. There is nothing new to the formula here and the material within is easily as strong as anything from G_d’s Pee or Lift Your Skinny Fists.

War Strings- Die By Light

Label: Self
Genre: Shoegaze, Indie rock, Dreampop
Reviewed by: Marcus Mason
Die By Light is a great spacey and chilled-out album that leans more into the title of dream-pop, lacking the distorted guitar work that shoegaze provides. Instead, the guitars are more distorted from the reverb gracing every track. The vocals are reminiscent of Smashing Pumpkins' slower songs. The vocalist gets across the themes of fear and deprivation with a mutter or a whiny moan that I think compliments the instrumental. Overall, it's a solid project that I think shoegaze fans will find a new favorite out of.

Milton Nascimento & Esperanza Spalding- Milton + EsperanzaMilton + Esperanza

Label: Concord
Genre: Jazz Vocal / Brazilian Jazz / Jazz Pop
Reviewed by: Len Comaratta
Spalding and Nascimento are kindred musical spirits, duetting on almost every track; her bright vocal smile a perfect foil for Nascimento's hushed baritone; one that's only gained subtle textures over the decades; their work together often feels like a celebration of his life.

Ezra Collective- Dance, No One's Watching

Label: Partisan
Genre: Progressive Jazz / Afrobeat / British Jazz
Reviewed by: Len Comaratta
The groove-laden, genre-bending British jazz-funk outfit Ezra Collective are one of the more ubiquitous groups on the dynamic London jazz scene. Celebrating groove and cultural awareness brought about by dancing in community, the set is mostly instrumental ranging across Latin, Afrobeat, post-bop, dub reggae, ska, soul, funk, contemporary jazz

Nubya Garcia- Odyssey

Label: Concord
Genre: Modern Creative / Contemporary Jazz / Modal Jazz
Reviewed by: Len Comaratta
UK saxophonist Garcia is a huge player in the UK jazz scene, having worked with the likes of Makaya McCraven and Moses Boyd. On her sophomore effort, she melds chamber and orchestral arrangements with R&B, jazz, cinematic soul, and dub. Featured guests – Esperanza Spalding (1), Georgia Anne Muldrow (7), Richie Seivwright (4)

Afterimage- Faces to Hide

Label: Independent Project Records
Genre: Post Punk
Reviewed by: Len Comaratta
Called “LA’s Joy Division” by the LA Times, the original line-up of Afterimage may have only existed for a couple of years and released merely one single and one EP, but their raw and explorative take on post-punk with an eye to the sound that was emanating from across the ocean left a mark in the early 80s LA underground sonic psyche. This collects all of Afterimage’s studio recordings, plus demos and live tracks from performances at now legendary spots such as Whisky a Go Go and Al’s Bar.

Soccer Mommy - Evergreen

Label: Concord / Loma Vista
Genre: Bedroom Pop / Soft Indie
Reviewed by: Lane Robertson
Soccer Mommy’s Evergreen sounds just like Clairo and Phoebe Bridgers combined their voices with Beadadoobee’s instrumental flavor. The first six songs are perfect for a sunglasses on, windows down kind of drive. Around track 7, "Thinking of You," the album shifts to something slower and more nostalgic. Overall, it’s an artful album, that doesn’t really do anything new, but makes for a pleasant, fun turned soulful, listening experience.

Amyl and the Sniffers - Cartoon Darkness

Label: B2B
Genre: Punk/Pub Rock
Reviewed by: Lane Robertson
Cartoon Darkness by Amyl and The Sniffers delivers intense, unapologetic punk with an edge of social critique. Tracks like “Pigs” tackle gender norms with biting humor, while “Do It Do It” stands out for its aggressive & impressive guitar wails. The album balances anger and humor in a way that’s engaging and bold. With shouting vocals and powerful guitar riffs, it channels the energy of bands like Le Tigre, Hole, and No Doubt, making it a fun, if cathartic, listen.

The Dead Betties - Impossible Future

Label: Rotten Princess
Genre: Garage Punk
Reviewed by: Griffin Paddock
Real lo-fi garage punk record. Nasally vocals, distorted guitar riffs, hard and fast drums, it's got all the standards. Vocals are really great, particularly when it's got a harder feel (most of the recommended tracks). At it's strongest when it's really leaning into the shitty speaker mosh-pit punk vibe, doesn't always work when they try to diverge from it. Overall pretty great, definitely no awful tracks if you want to stray from the recommended.

Little Moon - Dear Divine

Label: Joyful Noise
Genre: Pastoral Indie Folk / Chamber Pop
Reviewed by: Len Comaratta
articulate lead vocals and alternately lush and pastoral indie folk themes of love, loss, comfort, and dreams. Fleshing out their sound with synths, electric guitars, and additional orchestral components makes for arty chamber pop.

JD McPherson - Nite Owls

Label: New West
Genre: Alt Country Rock
Reviewed by: Griffin Paddock
This is rock with a country twang, definitely inspired very heavily by blues and classic rock. A lot of the vocals draw inspiration from stuff like the Eagles, and I can hear it strongly in the riffs as well, with these quick blues scale runs. He seems to very much like the label of "rock and roll" and I think it's fitting. There's definitely tracks on here where it feels like he's trying a little to hard to sound retro, but a lot of it is actually a cool extension of classic rock and roll with some more modern effects. Would recommend if your a fan of Americana or classic rock

Arturo Sandoval - My Foolish Heart

Label: Meta Jax
Genre: Trad Jazz
Reviewed by: Len Comaratta
Known as much for his fiery trumpet as his swinging piano playing, Sandoval has also become a skilled timbalero and on this release extends his range further by debuting as a singer on three romantic ballad standards.

The Cure - Songs of a Lost World

Label: Capitol
Genre: Post Punk
Reviewed by: Hayden Swenson
The Cure are back with their first new album in 16 years and their best release in decades! The sound here is dark, brooding, and mournful. A big, loud, and modern production style gives these songs a monumental feel; however, the production feels flat at times. Robert Smith's lyricism is as strong as ever, reflectively exploring themes of death and uncertainty with his signature (and surprisingly well-aged) vocal style. These songs are long but never overstay their welcome; track 8 is over 10 minutes long and serves as a fittingly grand conclusion to the album.

Thee Sacred Souls - Got a Story to Tell

Label: Daptone
Genre: R&B / Retro Soul
Reviewed by: Len Comaratta
Their sophomore release expands the outfit's emotional and musical reach, offering a more relatable approach to songwriting influenced by the Motown and Brill Building traditions. Producer Bosco Mann (Gabriel Roth – DapKings bandleader and Daptone label head) hired strings and horns to adorn various cuts.

Adrian Younge - Linear Labs: Sao Paulo

Label: Linear Labs
Genre: Soul / Hip Hop / Latin / Funk / Afrobeat
Reviewed by: Len Comaratta
Step into an extraordinary psychedelic and soulful experience with a compilation of new songs showcasing the musical brilliance of Adrian Younge with artists from around the world. Essentially, the album features one unreleased song from an array of forthcoming albums. Included on this preview is Brazilian actress/ singer Samantha Schmütz, Middle-Eastern singer Liraz, London-based jazz vocalist ALA.NI, afro-futuristic soul singer Bilal, Snoop Dogg, and a bonus song with Stereolab’s Lætitia Sadier.

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