MELT REVIEWS

Atmosphere Announce New Album “Good Bye Make Party”

Over 30 years in the game now and Minneapolis, Minnesota legends “Atmosphere” show no signs of slowing down. Always touring, always making music, I think it’s safe to say that they’re the hardest working group in Hip Hop. Today the band have announced a new album titled Good Bye Make Party, which will drop January 15th via “Rhymesayers Entertainment”. According to the band’s socials, the album is “about time, memory, aging, love, loneliness, and the strange realization that a life can be both exactly what you hoped for and nothing like what you imagined.” The band have also shared a new track off the upcoming album titled “Nostalgia,” and it features rapper Slug’s sharply written introspection over producer Ant’s playful and soulful beat. You can listen to “Nostalgia,” as well as pre-order Good Bye Make Party below:

Good Bye Make Party Pre-order: https://atmosphere.bandcamp.com/album/good-bye-make-party

Sorry Share New Single “Winner”

A year ago London, UK-based band “Sorry” released their third full-length album Cosplay, an album that further explored the fusion of Post-Punk Revival, Trip Hop and Indie Rock that we’ve loved since their 2020 debut 925. Now, a year later, it seems as if the band are teasing a follow-up to that album. Their new single “Winner”, which is a reworking of a demo that appeared on a secret mixtape back in 2022 follows the release of their previous single “Tom Will Smack Your Ass”. Both tracks feature the same cover art. Is a new album on the horizon? We shall see. You can listen to “Winner” below:

https://sorrybanduk.bandcamp.com/album/winner-tom-will-smack-your-ass

Lambrini Girls Share New Singles “The Basement” and “Spilt”

One of my most anticipated releases of 2027 is Lambrini Girls’ upcoming sophomore album No Refunds. Scheduled for release on January 15th, it feels like a long way to go before we get to hear this album, but then I realize that holy shit this year is almost over! What a terrifying year it has been in the world of politics, society, and culture, and though saying things like “we’re living in scary times” may sound like an exhausting cliché, I don’t think there’s a truer statement. If you’re someone who doesn’t recognize or think about all the fucked up shit going on in the world, then congratulations, you’re one of the privileged people those of us less fortunate talk about, and if you’re the type to ignorantly bury your head in the sand, the time will come when you’ll have to atone for your complicity, minor or major. One of the oldest prejudices that continues to run rampant is misogyny, so it’s no surprise that a band like Lambrini Girls exists. Along with their musical and songwriting talent, the Brighton, UK-based duo are proving that they are on the right side of history by calling out all of the injustices in the world, and that’s the true definition of “Punk”. On their new single “The Basement,” the band confronts misogyny using the character of “a sad little man who gets radicalized by the manosphere.” The track is confrontational, comedic, and quite danceable. The band have also released the track “Spilt”, which is a personal acoustic ballad about alcohol dependency. It’s looking like this album might be one of the best releases of 2027, and I can’t wait to hear it. You can listen to “The Basement” and “Spilt”, as well as pre-order No Refunds below:

No Refunds Pre-order: https://lambrinigirlsband.bandcamp.com/album/no-refunds

Pozi Share New Single “Edinburgh”

London, UK-based trio “Pozi” are set to release their third full-length album Bark Bark on November 13th, and following their single “Hale-Bopp,” the band have shared another new track off the upcoming album titled “Edinburgh.” The track was developed from a jam at the Banana Row studios in Edinburgh whilst on tour, and according to member Rosa Brook, the song was developed from “an amusing overheard snippet of a phone conversation: “Firstly, mind your own business, secondly, leave me out of it”, which were used as the lyrics for the chorus. These words propelled me into the breathless heady world of an imaginary village. Gossipy and observing but also communal and steeped in lore and myth. Familiarity and ambiguity in equal doses, and the delight of farm shop cheese. It explores staying in one neighbourhood or place and feeling stagnant and claustrophobic, versus going on the road which can also be a gruelling “cruel mistress”. “Edinburgh” is a hauntingly beautiful track with skittering violin plucks that create unease, but offer such engaging sonics while the song transports us to this imaginary village. You can watch the music video for “Edinburgh” below:

Clinic Share New Single “Energies”

Liverpool, UK band “Clinic” have been around for over 30 years now, and though that is a long time, the band have not lost their spark. I have fond memories of seeing the music video for “Walking With Thee” over and over on “MTV 2,” and their album of the same name is one of my all time favorites. Drawing heavy inspiration from the band “The Residents,” “Clinic” offer a prominent visual aesthetic to complement their music, usually wearing surgical masks and celebrating psychedelia. Led by founding members Ade Blackburn and Jonathan Hartley, the band are set to release their tenth album Wild In The Streets on October 30th via longtime label “Domino,” and today the band have shared a new track off the upcoming album titled “Energies.” About the track, Ade Blackburn says, “Energies has a late night party feel, a fun-filled combination of Funkadelic, Carl Douglas and Cabaret Voltaire.” You can listen to “Energies,” as well as pre-order Wild In The Streets below:

Wild In The Streets Pre-order: bandcamp.com/album/wild-in-the-streets

BODEGA Share Bob Dylan Cover “Slow Train”

New York quintet “BODEGA” will release their new album All Inside Aquarium this Friday via “Chrysalis Records,” and according to frontman Ben Hozie, the goal with this album was to “go back to melodic tunes, to be more of a proper rock band,” citing late ‘80s and early ‘90s bands like “The Stone Roses” and “Jane’s Addiction” as influences. Departing from the “Post-Punk” tag, a label the band never fully identified with, All Inside Aquarium is a conscious effort to get back to Rock roots, with more riffing and guitar solos. Today the band have shared “Slow Train” off the upcoming album, which is a Bob Dylan cover, and it’s a catchy reimagining of the Dylan classic. You can watch the music video for “Slow Train,” as well as pre-order All Inside Aquarium below:

All Inside Aquarium Pre-order: https://bodegabk.bandcamp.com/album/all-inside-aquarium

OvO Release New E.P. “Densità”

Italian duo “OvO” have been making music as far back as 2000, delivering some of the most uncompromising and extreme music you’ll ever hear in the world of Noise Rock. Consisting of sole members Stefania Pedretti and Bruno Dorella, the band makes a lot of noise with a very minimal setup. Their new E.P. Densità is no exception. Arriving exactly one year after their eleventh studio album Gemma, Densità is an undeniable mix of electronics, sludge, and noise, it’s a signature and familiar sound from the band, but at the same time sounds like the beginning of a new chapter. The E.P. was released via “Artoffact Records” and you can hear, as well as purchase the E.P. below:

https://ovomusic.bandcamp.com/album/densit

Shady Bug Release New Single “seed”

St. Louis-based Indie Rock band “Shady Bug” are dropping their third full-length album I Wanted to be There on October 30th, and today the band have shared a new track off the album titled “seed.” About the track, lead singer Hannah Rainey says “The song ‘seed’ was written out of a screwed situation of a past love trying to re-enter my life after a sour break-up. “You planted a seed I never wanted you to / I just wanna feel fine but now it all seems so screwed…” I wrote this one on garageband on my ipad before bringing it to the band. I was playing with time signatures and also juxtaposition of moods. I am very obsessed with the solemn love songs ala Cindy Lee. Dark tenderness and nostalgia are huge themes on the entire album.” I Wanted to be There will be released via “Julia’s War Records” You can watch the music video for “seed,” as well as pre-order I Wanted to be There below:

I Wanted to be There Pre-order: shadybug.bandcamp.com/album/i-wanted-to-be-there

HMLTD Share New Single “Umami”

HMLTD will release their third full-length album FANGS on October 23rd via “Lucky Number,” an album described by the band as “A call for gothic insurrection. A return to experimentation, provocation, and confrontation.” Today the band have shared their third single leading up to the album titled “Umami,” and this track sounds very “HMLTD” with a bit of an Electroclash flavor. The accompanying music video features musicians Vincent Turner and Howelle. You can watch the music video for “Umami,” as well as pre-order FANGS below:

FANGS Pre-order: https://hmltd.bandcamp.com/album/fangs

Niis Share New Single “No Flowers”

Los Angeles band “Niis” are set to release their upcoming E.P. Play Niis on October 23rd via “Rise Records,” and today the band have shared another new single off the upcoming E.P. titled “No Flowers.” This follows their previous single “Earthquakes.” About the track and their upcoming EP, lead singer Mimi Doe says, “A lot of the songs on this record are about fitting into societal monotony. We forget to put ourselves first by doing things that bring us joy and make us feel something, or anything. And that’s something I really wanted to capture with the lyrics.” You can watch the music video for “No Flowers,” as well as pre-order Play Niis below:

Play Niis Pre-order: https://niis.lnk.to/PlayNiis