On “Should Not Let It Go,” post-rock polymath Ale Hop’s sultry, buzzing guitars seem intent on proving that sludge pop ain’t dead. But in contrast to the slacker insouciance of, y’know, Dinosaur Jr., Ale’s electro dalliance exhibits all the pomp and circumstance of a psychedelic pageant. Paisley at the ready!
Taking its name from anime about characters transported to new worlds, “ISEKAI” draws on chiptune & ambient in its immersive songs. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 16, 2021
Swiss duo QZB return with five more D&B bangers, including a floor-shaking collaboration with UK vocalist Charli Brix. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 13, 2021