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Lex's favourite new release
The new Sleater Kinney album No Cities To Love
![]() No Cities To Love is the first release from Olympia, WA punk trio Sleater Kinney in almost ten years. Born of the 90s riot grrrl scene, fans were devastated when the band announced an indefinite hiatus in 2006.
On No Cities To Love guitarists/vocalists Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein, and drummer Janet Weiss sound better than ever, so whether you're heralding the return of one of your favourite bands or hearing them for the first time, if you love punk and raw rock and roll, this album is definitely one to check out. |
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Catch up with Lex's favourite new releases from previous weeks here, including Justin Townes Earle, Pond, Lia Mice, Trust Punks, Citizen Kay, Parquet Courts, Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders, Lanie Lane, My Brightest Diamond, Perfume Genius, Bored Nothing & more.
Recommended Listening:
The new D'Angelo and The Vanguard album Black Messiah

Black Messiah marks the first new material from multi-instrumentalist R'n'B/soul artist D'Angelo since the release of his 2000 album Voodoo. In the intervening years he's appeared on albums by Q-Tip and Snoop Dogg and learned the guitar.
Despite the album dropping just before Christmas, the Richmond, Virginia born artist's third release still managed to make many "Best Of 2014" lists.
Highlights: "Back to the Future (Part 1)", "Sugah Daddy" and "Really Love".
Despite the album dropping just before Christmas, the Richmond, Virginia born artist's third release still managed to make many "Best Of 2014" lists.
Highlights: "Back to the Future (Part 1)", "Sugah Daddy" and "Really Love".
D'Angelo will tour Europe during February and March. Details here.
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Catch up with our Recommended Listening from previous weeks here, including recent albums by Twerps, Peter Bibby, Belle and Sebastian, Richard In Your Mind, Les Sins, Thurston Moore, SBTRKT, Augie March, Andras and Oscar and loads more.
Hear the new Django Django singleUK act Django Django have just released their first single since 2012. Listen to "First Light".
Read Kade Mills' review of Money for RopeMadfaMusic contributor Kade Mills recently caught Melbourne band Money For Rope's show at Cherry. Check out his review here.
Listen to our January playlistCheck out new tracks by Mark Ronson (featuring Kevin Parker), Blue King Brown, Awon, World's End Press, No Zu, King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard, Parquet Courts, Lanie Lane, Caitlin Harnett, Lia Mice and Father John Misty via Spotify or 8tracks.
Listen to Father John Misty's new singleCheck out "Chateau Lobby #4 (in C for 2 Virgins)", the second single from Father John Misty's forthcoming album.
Hear the new Twerps singleWe've been loving "Shoulders" and "Back To You" in recent months. Now there's a new single from the forthcoming Twerps album. Take a listen to "I Don't Mind".
MadfaMusic contributors look back at 2014 - the year in musicMadfaMusic contributors shared the music they loved in 2014, from guitar shredding goddesses to iconic Australian indie bands, from international artists, to local acts on the rise, not to mention best new releases, reissues and favourite festivals. Catch up with 2014 in review thanks to Fee B-Squared, Phoebe Dubar, Andy Wear and Lex Cran as they traverse psych, disco, hip hop, chill wave, dream pop, garage, pop, folk and yes, even classical.
Listen to the new Dick Diver singleMelbourne's Dick Diver have released "Waste the Alphabet", the first single from their forthcoming album.
Check out our December playlistOur December playlist includes tracks by SBTRKT, Collarbones, Peaking Lights, Citizen Kay, Azealia Banks, Tkay Maidza, Les Sins, Klo, Ariel Pink and Richard In Your Mind. Listen via Spotify or 8tracks.
Read Phoebe Dubar's interview with New NavySydney dream-pop band New Navy spoke with Phoebe Dubar just prior to their national tour.
Check out Ross McLennan's current singleRoss McLennan has released a new single
called "General Singh" about a fictional character who embodies the anxieties of modern life. Ross has also been telling us about some of his favourite things. Read Pete Ferenczy's review of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' recent Melbourne show"She bounces around the stage with such ferocious energy that it’s completely enthralling; a pure dynamo on stage."
Listen to a C. W. Stoneking track"Get On The Floor" is the brand new single from C.W. Stoneking.
Check out Brighter Later's current singleMelbourne band Brighter Later have released a new single called "Brace".
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Watch the latest Perfume Genius clipRegular MadfaMusic readers will know we're big fans of Perfume Genius. Now there's a third video from the stunning Too Bright album.
See the new clip by PondWA psych-rock band Pond have released a clip for their brand new single, "Zond".
Listen to Thom Yorke's new trackCheck out a bonus track to Thom Yorke's recent solo album.
Read Phoebe Dubar's review of Nick Cave's recent Melbourne show Hear a Mark Ronson track featuring Kevin Parker from Tame ImpalaMark Ronson will release his new album this month. Whilst we wait, we're loving "Daffodils" which features Kevin Parker.
Hear two new Milwaukee Banks tracksMelbourne duo Milwaukee Banks are heralded as being at the forefront of the new sound of hip hop in Australia. Edo told us about his music highlights of 2014. Check out their new recent tracks "Monitor" and "Van Gogh".
Watch Jack Ladder & the Dreamlanders' new clipJack Ladder and the Dreamlanders have released a beautifully shot and suitably eerie clip for "Her Hands".
Watch the new clip by Fascinator"Showin' Off" is a psychedlic track with a clip to match from Melbourne born, New York based musician Fascinator.
Hear some new hip hop by Kista & Glad2Mecha UK producer Kista has paired up with American emcee Glad2Mecha to create Colleting Dust, an LP of jazzed out hip hop.
Read a review of the recent Perfume Genius show in San Francisco David Branigan journeyed to San Francisco and caught a Perfume Genius gig.
Listen to Ariel Pink's new singleAriel Pink's latest single is "Black Ballerina".
Read a review of the new Caribou albumPhoebe Dubar reviewed the new Caribou album, calling it "an instant classic".
Listen to "Infinity Street" by Sui ZhenSydney-born, Melbourne-based musician Sui Zhen has released the first single from her forthcoming album and it's a laid back electro pop gem. Listen here.
Read Pete Ferenczy's feature on Bloodhounds On My TrailPete Ferenczy tracked Melbourne shoegaze band Bloodhounds On My Trail during the release and launch of their debut EP Escape.
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Watch the new Total Giovanni videoTotal Giovanni have been flooring audiences at their recent shows and festival appearances. Check out their clip for "Can't Control My Love".
Read a review of The Black Lips' recent Melbourne showKade Mills checked out The Black Lips at their recent Melbourne show and found four guys that know how to command the stage.
Hear the new Laura Marling singleBritish folk singer Laura Marling will release her 5th album this year. Check out the video for the title track "Short Movie".
Listen to Total Giovanni's "Can't Control My Love"Recent Two Bright Lakes signing Total Giovanni have followed up their stunning debut single "Human Animal" with "Can't Control My Love".
Check out some new hip hop from Cleveland, OhioCleveland, Ohio hip hop artist Joey Aich has just released a great new single called "Tattered Labels"
Joe Alexander from Bedroom Suck shared his highlights of 2014 Bedroom Suck label manager Joe Alexander told us about his new favourite cassette label and the band he was most excited to work with in 2014. Plus, check out the new Bedroom Suck compilation, featuring Love of Diagrams, Blank Realm, Fair Maiden & more!
Catch up with "Planet Junior" by the Babe RainbowCheck out this video by SarobWe're loving the laid-back, melodic hip hop of Sarob's track "High Noon".
Listen to some new jazzed out hip hop by Koi ChildKoi Child are a Perth 7 piece and they've just released their debut single "Slow One".
Melbourne duo Alta have released a new singleAlta are an experimental electro-pop duo and their new single is "Hold Your Fire".
Listen to Jessica Pratt's new singleSan Franciscan folk singer Jessica Pratt has released a new single "Back, Baby".
Check out "This Side of the Fence" by Day RaviesSydney four-piece Day Ravies have released a 100 second pop song called "This Side Of The Fence", and we love it!
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Read Fee B-Squared's Feature Album pieces
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Read Phoebe Dubar's review of Little Dragon's Melbourne showMelbourne musician Phoebe Dubar reviewed Little Dragon's recent show at The Corner Hotel.
Hear the latest Machine Translations single"Doom Boogie Ticket" is the brand new Machine Translations single and it comes on the eve of their tour.
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