April Bandcamp Friday Picks

You know the drill. On Bandcamp Friday, all the proceeds go directly to the artists! April 5 is the next Bandcamp Friday. Here are some picks! (My write-ups are fewer this week because I’ve been sick.)

  • Trailer Swift – Variant Find Trailer Swift competing tonight in this year’s Boston’s Rock & Roll Rumble. Prepare yourself by purchasing their 2023 release. Note: I’ve known the singer since kindergarten, so I’m biased.
Ministry banner at Roadrunner in March 2024
  • Mannequin Pussy – Mannequin Pussy The eponymous debut from the Philadelphia band.
  • The Fashion Weak featuring Miki Berenyi – “Fly Fishing” A must for any Lush fan.
  • Hard Skin – Why Do Birds Suddenly Appear Another must for Lush fans, this compilation also includes a track with Miki Berenyi. Plus: Manda Rin from Bis!
  • Blushing – Possessions The third Lush must. Miki Berenyi also appears on this album! (Yes, I searched for her on Bandcamp and this is the result.)
  • The Jesus and Mary Chain Glasgow Eyes “Our creative approach is remarkably the same as it was in 1984, just hit the studio and see what happens. We went in with a bunch of songs and let it take its course.” – Jim Reid via Bandcamp.

Best of ‘23: The Playlist

Letters to Cleo’s single “Bad Man” b/w “It’s Sunny Outside” was released on vinyl in November

In addition to all of the smashing albums that came out in 2023, there was also a smorgasbord of delectable singles, EPs, and soundtracks. Check out my 2023 playlist for a mix of tracks from all of the above. Included is the new single, “Bad Man” by Letters to Cleo. It sounds bubbly and upbeat, but the lyrics tell a dark tale. Conan Gray, Discothèque, Lola Young and many more can be found on the playlist. It’s over three hours long!

A sample of some of the artists on the playlist