Alternative Nation: The Fediverse's Alternative and Indie Music Community

I did not not have it on my 2024 list (or any other years list) that The Jesus Lizard would release a new album.

A snapshot of the current shoegaze revival which is taking the gauzy indie rock style into a multitude of distinct directions, influenced by club music, ambient, breaks and more.

I've shared other things from this Georgia (US) band before. This is their second ful length LP. Good stuff but a bit different from before. I need to listen some more to get fully into it.

Youtube link, because Invidious is a bit flaky right now.

The album came out a year ago, but even though they are from the city I live in (Melbourne), I just discovered them today. I like the sound of this track and have queued the rest of the album to have a listen to.

Here's what a review I read said about them:

Frankston's The Belair Lip Bombs deliver their genuinely unique brand of left-field indie rock with complete poise.

At one moment you'll hear shades of Interpol and The Smiths, at others they hint at PJ Harvey and Best Coast. Ultimately, the band's infectious take on a well-traversed genre is their own.

They will have truly cross-generational appeal, giving their younger peers the kind of guitar-driven indie rock many of them crave, and offering older fans something fresh that still taps into something a little nostalgic.

They're honestly a band too difficult to describe, but one that indie rock fans must be across. They've already signed to Jack White's Third Man Records, so now is the time to get on board.

You're feeling lucky

Those eyes light a fire in my stomach

Hey y'all... I know some folks have issues with the new owner of Bandcamp, but I still like to support bands via their platform.

If you have some money and a favorite band on there, go support them, eh.

Bandcamp Fridays began in March of 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic when the shuttering of venues led to a loss of vital tour revenue for artists. Bandcamp Fridays—on which we waive our revenue share and pass the funds directly to artists & labels—has resulted in millions of fans paying over $120 million directly to labels and musicians they love.

Might I suggest Teens In Trouble?

https://teensintrouble.bandcamp.com/album/whats-mine-2

A new chapter for Linkin Park.

• MusicBrainz: https://musicbrainz.org/artist/4e210d41-b3e3-4e34-8c3b-3b8cc2116562
• Official homepage: https://manmanbandband.com/

• MusicBrainz: https://musicbrainz.org/artist/425c3cf6-0ac3-4b03-a689-f91e57e4a270
• Official homepage: https://www.lucykrugerandthelostboys.com/

I still have a few music mags from the 1990s on my shelf.

Juice (Australia), Lime Lizard (UK), Vox (UK), Rolling Stone (Australia), Puncture (USA)

What music magazines did/do you buy?

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This image shows a collection of 1990s alternative music and culture magazines spread out on a wooden surface. The magazines include multiple issues of "Lime Lizard," "Vox," "Juice," and others like "Puncture" and "Rolling Stone." The covers feature various musicians and bands popular in the alternative and grunge scenes of the era, with bold typography and striking portrait photography. The overall aesthetic is very characteristic of 90s rock and alternative culture, with a mix of colorful and monochrome designs. This collection provides a nostalgic glimpse into the music journalism and visual style of that period. Michael Hutchence (INXS), Nick Cave, Harriet Wheeler (The Sundays), Hole, Lush, Whitney Houston, Carter USM, The Shamen, Kristin Hersh and Angie Hart (Frente!).

I have just stumbled across this band.

I just found out that the band have reformed.

This song got played a heap on the office stereo where I worked, at the time.