The Ides of March is already gone, and we are already a few days into April – perfert timing to look back at all the fantastic releases March had to offer. Usually, the first month of spring brings in tons of great music, so it was tough to nail it down for THE NOISE OF. But I managed to get the best of the best, of course.
Mildlife – Chorus
March 1 // Heavenly Recordings
Daniel Herskedal – A Single Sunbeam
March 1 // E2 Music
Isn’t it a bit of a downer to sit down every day, feeling a bit confused and hopeless, only driven by this one thought: “I need more tuba in my life“? Luckily, there is a new album by Daniel Herskedal, one of Norway’s finest tuba players, to give you meaning. Phew, I’m so glad I got to share that with you!
Punchlove – Channels
March 1 // Kanine Records
Julian Lage – Speak To Me
March 1 // Blue Note Records
Julian Lage‘s involvement with Cautious Clay‘s last album, Karpeh, really rekindled my admiration for his music, so I was excited for Speak To Me. It feels like Lage has really discovered some chops he loves outside of jazz (more or less) and incorporated them into his music. And how well it worked!
Jacob Collier – Djesse Vol. 4
March 1 // Hajanga
In the early days of Jacob Collier‘s rise to fame, I was quite critical of him. Undoubtedly over the moon talented, but writing memorable songs wasn’t his strong suit. My opinion changed drastically with Djesse Vol. 2 and 3, which toned down the flashiness and weird harmonies in favor of just good damn songs. And while Vol. 4 doesn’t quite reach that level, it continues a musical journey that I’ve grown very fond of watching progress.
Gulfer – Third Wind
March 1 // Topshelf Records
Faye Webster – Underdressed at the Symphony
March 1 // Secretely Canadian
convulsing – perdurance
March 1 // Independent
Amaro Freitas – Y’Y
March 1 // Psychic Hotline
Didn’t you think “hey, that’s The Weeknd” when you saw the cover? Luckily, this is the new Amaro Freitas, a Brazilian jazz pianist who makes WAY more interesting music than The Weeknd. This album is an utterly intense journey from start to finish, and if you have the tiniest jazzy bone in your body, get on it.
Kollapse – AR
March 8 // Fysisk Format
It’s actually a crime that only a few underground publications have talked about this album, which is nothing less than one of the best post metal albums of the year. Kollapse have shown glimpses of their potential on previous recordings, but with AR, the band has proven that they are masters of their craft. LISTEN!
Slimelord – Chytridiomycosis Relinquished
March 8 // 20 Buck Spin
Moor Mother – The Great Bailout
March 8 // Anti- Records
Pettersson – Ashen Plain
March 11 // Zegema Beach/I. Corrupt/others
Weston Super Maim – See You Tomorrow Baby
March 15 // Independent
Night Verses – Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night: Part II
March 15 // Equal Vision Records
Gouge Away – Deep Sage
March 15 // Deathwish Inc.
Ganavya – like the sky I’ve been too quiet
March 15 // Native Rebel Recordings
blanket – Ceremonia
March 22 // Church Road Records
Adding a new shade of sound to each release, UK alt-rock outfit blanket have easily delivered one of the most entertaining and consistently smashing albums of the genre this year. Proving that the UK rock scene is very much alive and kicking, this band should be going places in no time.
Pindhar – A Sparkle On The Dark Water
March 22 // Fruits de Mer Records
As I mentioned before, good trip hop is hard to come by these days. So, as a big fan of trip hop, I naturally take any quality contribution with a grateful smile. Ever since we premiered one of Pindhar‘s videos, I have been impressed by their dedication to their art – and this album shows it.
Civerous – Maze Envy
March 22 // 20 Buck Spin
Halo Maud – Celebrate
March 22 // Heavenly Recordings
Hamferð – Men Guðs Hond Er Sterk
March 22 // Metal Blade Records
BRTHR – Brother
March 22 // Independent
Grand Hotel Schilling – Polar
March 22 // RAIN Records
I always have a hard time with German lyrics. Since German is my native language, I can just cut off and ignore the lyrics like I can with English. Every now and then there are some bands with German lyrics that make it – and Grand Hotel Schilling is one of them. If you like acts like Bilderbuch or Von Wegen Lisbeth, then this is for you.
Restorations – Restorations
March 22 // Independent
The soft spot for this band is still strong. LP5000 was one of my favorite albums of 2018, and I’ve been eagerly awaiting this new one. And they are still amazing.
Julia Holter – Something in the Room She Moves
March 22 // Domino
Oh, Julia Holter. You have charmed me once again. Have You In My Wilderness is probably one of my all-time favorites, and every new entry in her discography is a gain for humanity. There is simply no one else than Julia, nothing sounds like what she does. I’m happy to experience her artistry and look forward to her future endeavors.
Jlin – Akoma
March 22 // Planet Mu
Vorga – Beyond The Palest Star
March 29 // Transcending Obscurity Records
Frail Body – Artificial Bouquet
March 29 // Deathwish Inc.
Artificial Bouquet is Frail Body‘s most difficult release to love. Nevertheless, it’s rewarding to get into it. The album still carries the Skramz roots that the band built their sound on in their earlier material, but there is no noise and hardcore and other stuff on top of it, which just makes it a bit more complex and less straightforward. If you don’t like it right away, be patient.
OLOMUHD – The Absurd Silence of a Mute World
March 29 // Cyclic Law
Barely Civil – I’d Say I’m Not Fine
March 29 // Take This To Heart Records
Post-indie with strong emo vibes? Some charming guitar noodling, cool riffs, math rock runs, moments of calm? This is a collection of fantastic elements, and Barely Civil put these elements together so delicately that it’s basically impossible not to fall in love with this album.
sonhos tomam conta – corpos de água
March 29 // Independent
Meijar – Alles gut.
March 29 // Independent
gglum – The Garden Dream
March 29 // Secretely Canadian
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