Listening Log

Haven't listened to Hockey Dad for quite a while, and noticed that they had a new EP. It's fine but literally not a single standout track. Not making my top list any time soon.

A return to form for the heart-on-your-sleeve Melbourne giants. I wasn't a huge fan of their last release, but Once I was Wild has this introspection that is really hitting me right now as I re-evaluate my life and current focuses.

Favourite track: American Heaven

This was an unexpected find, a dreamscape of crushing guitars that are being washed over by some truly haunting pop vocals that create something that feels like it was dragged from the late 90s into today. Definitely want to see these folks next time they are in Japan.

How are Deftones still this relevant? private music sounds like an amalgamation of their entire discography, immediately nostalgic, but with enough new exploration to feel a little alien at the same time.

It's a feel good fuzzy time, that captures a more cohesive sound than what I heard on their first album. I don't know why this is the album that pulled me, but I think I will be listening to a lot more Joyce Manor this year.