New Music Friday: Top Albums for Oct. 17
This week's New Music Friday brings a diverse range of albums, including releases from The Last Dinner Party, Tame Impala, and bar italia.
Tame Impala
Tame Impala's latest album, a follow-up to 2020's The Slow Rush, sees Kevin Parker shifting away from his signature psych rock sound in favor of rave culture, emphasizing beats and atmosphere. The album explores themes of hedonism and living in the moment.
Loser, a straight-up sadboy dancefloor jam, showcases the album's more melancholic side.
Vinyl Variants
- Bluejay-blue vinyl (web-store exclusive)
- Smoke vinyl (web-store exclusive)
- Classic black vinyl
- Clear and yellow versions (exclusive to select retailers)
Bar Italia
Bar italia is a new-ish band that blends grunge, grit, and new-wave elements, making them a great fit for fans of Jesus & Mary Chain, Sleater-Kinney, and Blonde Redhead.
Author's summary: New Music Friday features Tame Impala and bar italia.