Best New Releases from The Dodos, Lovett, The Idle Hands, J. Mascis, Joy Formidable, Mathew Sawyer & The Ghosts, Alex Turner

The Dodos prove once again on 'No Color' why they're a hit with fans and critics

With the exception of The Dodo‘s awesome new album – No Color ($2.99 on Amazon for limited time with bonus track) – there really isn’t any big release this week in terms of music that is mainly identified as “indie” – depending on what indie really means to you.  Releases that are in the running for the next most notable new album of the week is among a number of artists, including former Dinosaur Jr. founding member and current Sweet Apple member J. Mascis‘ Several Shades of Why; Lovett’s Highway Collection; The Idle Hands’ Life Is Beautiful; The Fleshtones’ Brooklyn Sound Solution.

“Don’t Stop” (with Neko Case) – The Dodos from No Color

Bonus: “Black Night” – The Dodos from No Color (Bonus Version)

Also available in CD and vinyl

“Socialite Death Squad” –  The Idle Hands from Life Is Beautiful

“The Fear” – Lovett from Highway Collection

“Mynah Birds Call” – Mathew Sawyer and The Ghosts from How Snakes Eat

“Not Enough” – J Mascis from Several Shades of Why

“Austere” – The Joy Formidable from The Big Roar

“Meet Me in Miramas” – Matthew Friedberger from Meet Me in Miramas

“Bite of My Soul” – The Fleshtones from Brooklyn Sound Solution

“L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.” – Noah and the Whale from The Last Night on Earth

“Carte de Vistie” – Eksi Ekso from Brown Shark, Red Lion

“Impressions of a City Morning” – Brown Recluse from Evening Tapestry

“Always Everything” – Sin Fang from Summer Echoes

“Right or Wrong” – Heidecker & Wood from Starting From Nowhere

“Galactic Derelict”– Eternal Tapestry from Beyond the 4th Door

“Wolves and Bells” – Storms from Lay Your Sea Coat Aside

“Stuck on Puzzle” – Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys) from Submarine EP

“Satellite” – Eleventh Dream Day from Riot Now!