Coming off a hectic month that saw quite an impressive array of releases including a pair of sensational efforts from Hawks and Royal Thunder, it sort of feels nice to leisurely coast into June and settle into a “wait-and-see” mode. With the exception of Andy Hull’s (Manchester Orchestra) long-running solo project, Right Away, Great Captain!, which sees the release of the third and final installment of Hull’s epically sprawling folk tale on June 12th, there is nothing on this list that most would consider “highly-anticipated.” Still, there always remains the possibility of a dark horse emerging—whether it’s from the records shown here or from some artist yet to be revealed is anyone’s guess, but as any longtime reader of this column knows, there’s always a surprise lurking out there somewhere. (Last month’s hidden gem came courtesy of Atlanta emcee Eddie Meeks, who dropped yet another jewel with The Producer’s Best Friend Vol.1: The Alchemist Sessions). If I had to make a bet, though, I’d place my bet on New Terminus. A preliminary listen to the power pop quartet’s first full-length Red Giant, revealed an album rich with driving guitars and infectious melodies. Will it stand up to repeated listens? Let’s wait and see.
Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics – “My Dear”
Release Date: June 1
Label: Element Records
Release Info:
R&B, funk and soul revivalists Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics have released a new single called “My Dear” via local label Element Records. The two-song 7″ is available on vinyl and through most digital outlets.
“My Dear” tracklist:
Side A: My Dear
Side B: My Dear (Remix)
More Info:
Web: www.rubyvelleandthesoulphonics.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Soulphonics
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheSoulphonics
The Low Ready – Sugar on a Stick
Release Date: June 1
Label: Self-released
Release Info:
Vintage rockers the Low Ready have put out their self-released debut full-length entitled Sugar on a Stick. The eleven-song effort is available on CD and through most digital outlets.
Sugar on a Stick tracklist:
01. Long Shot
02. FGR
03. Alpha
04. The Rock in Roll
05. Elephant’s Respect
06. Cautionary Tale
07. Hurricane
08. By Wednesday
09. Savile Row
10. Chasing the Light
11. HipShaker
More Info:
Bandcamp: www.lowready.bandcamp.com
downers. – Plague Rhythm
Release Date: June 5
Label: persistentmidnight
Release Info:
Decatur-based multimedia experimentalists downers. will release their sophomore EP on June 5 via local label persistentmidnight. The four-song effort will be available for download on the group’s Bandcamp page.
Plague Rhythm tracklist:
01. Erratic Desolation
02. Young Savages
03. Unscripted Rot
04. Subterranean Blues Nightmare
More Info:
Bandcamp: www.downers.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/downers
Tumblr: www.downdowners.tumblr.com
Right Away, Great Captain! – The Church of the Good Thief
Release Date: June 12
Label: Favorite Gentlemen
Release Info:
The final installment in Andy Hull’s three-part folk tale will be available on vinyl, CD and through most digital outlets.
The Church of the Good Thief tracklist:
01. Blame
02. When I Met Death
03. I Am Aware
04. Old Again
05. Fur Stop Caring
06. I Wait For You
07. Barely Bit Me
08. Rotten Black Root
09. We Were Made Out of Lightning
10. Memories From the End Pt. 1
11. Memories From the End Pt. 2
More Info:
Bandcamp: www.rightawaygreatcaptain.bandcamp.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rightawaygreatcaptain
Twitter: www.twitter.com/okayfineAndy
The Constellations – Do It for Free
Release Date: June 12
Label: 429 Records
Release Info:
Psychedelic soul rockers the Constellations will release their second full-length, Do It for Free, on June 12 via 429 Records. It will be available on vinyl, CD and through most digital outlets.
The Constellations will celebrate the release of Do It for Free on Monday, June 11 at Smith’s Olde Bar. Doors open at 8pm. Admission is $15 ADV / $18 DOS.
Do It for Free tracklist:
01. Black Cat
02. Afterparty
03. Right Where I Belong
04. All My Great Escapes
05. Back in Atlanta
06. Let It Go
08. Do It for Free
09. The Ol’ Speakeasy
10. The Breeze
11. April
12. Side By Side
13. Let’s Get Paid
14. Hallelujah
More Info:
Web: www.theconstellationsmusic.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConstellations
Twitter: www.twitter.com/_constellations
Lightnin’ Ray Jackson – Somewhere in the Velvet Sky
Release Date: June 12
Label: Self-released
Release Info:
’60s pop enthusiast Lightnin’ Ray Jackson will release his latest album, Somewhere in the Velvet Sky, on CD and through most digital outlets.
Lightnin’ Ray Jackson will celebrate the release of Somewhere in the Velvet Sky on Thursday, June 14 at Star Bar in support of psych-rockers Abby Gogo. Fellow locals Lucy Dreams open the show. Doors open at 9pm. Admission is FREE.
Somewhere in the Velvet Sky tracklist:
01. Candy Loving Man
02. Girl
03. Johnny Doesn’t Know
04. So Fine
05. Dreaming of You
06. Lonely Boy
07. Radio
08. Shooby Doo Wop
09. Somewhere in the Velvet Sky
More Info:
Web: www.lightninray.com
Bandcamp: www.lightninray.bandcamp.com
Tumblr: www.lightninray.tumblr.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lightninray
New Terminus – Red Giant
Release Date: June 26
Label: Self-released
Release Info:
Power pop four-piece New Terminus are prepping the vinyl release of their first full-length, Red Giant. The nine-song effort is already available on CD and through most digital outlets.
New Terminus will celebrate the release of Red Giant on Thursday, June 28 at 529. They will be supported by Capillaries and Life at Sea. Doors open at 9pm. Admission is $5.
Red Giant tracklist:
01. Perfect Blue
02. Timebomb
03. We Meet Again
04. Reasons Why
05. Red Giant
06. Heavy Weight
07. Driving It Down
08. Father Machine
09. Bits and Pieces
More Info:
Web: www.newterminusmusic.com
Bandcamp: www.newterminus.bandcamp.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NewTerminusMusic
Twitter: www.twitter.com/newterminus
