From The Plot In You to the blistering debut from Spiritbox, there is something for everyone among this week’s new music releases.
We love our clients. Over the last decade in business, Haulix has played a small part in helping thousands of records reach tastemakers worldwide. Watching artists reach and even surpass their dreams is immensely humbling. We take no credit for anyone’s success, but we do want to highlight a few clients whose recent new music releases are currently on repeat in our offices. Check it out:
You, Me, And Everyone We Know – Something Heavy (Know Hope Records)
Something Heavy is an album about doing the work most of us choose to avoid. It’s about opening all those old scars and processing the trauma of being alive in the modern-day. The fact the album is also one of the most fun and exciting releases of 2021 is something of a magic trick. Ben Liebsch and the rest of the band have crafted an enthralling record that will inspire you to work a little harder at becoming the best version of yourself. You’ll also want to sing along and dance, possibly while crying. That’s cool. Do what feels good.
The Plot In You – Swan Song (Fearless Records)
The Plot In You is an enigma. The Ohio quartet defies classification at every turn, and it’s safe to say they’re doing so on purpose. Rather than chase fame or Billboard hits, The Plot In You focuses on crafting something real in a marketplace of frauds. Their songs see the world for the way it is rather than the way they wish it were, and fans are grateful for the honesty. Not everyone is ready to face facts and accept their role in the chaos of it all, but for those prepared to feel something, Swan Song is the record for you.
Spiritbox – Eternal Blue (Rise Records)
It’s safe to say that Spiritbox has become one of the most talked-about groups in metal. “Holy Roller” established the band as a trio to watch in 2020, and their subsequent singles have only served to expand the vision of what the group hopes to accomplish. Eternal Blue is a sprawling and unpredictable record filled with poetic highs and gut-wrenching lows, each perfectly constructed by three like-minded musicians working as one. The album has a seamlessness that very few acts ever pull off, especially in metal, but Spiritbox makes it look effortless. You will think these individuals were put on this Earth specifically to make this record, and honestly? We have no evidence to say otherwise.
Alien Weaponry – Tangaroa (Napalm Records)
Tribal groove metal is a niche genre dominated by foreign acts whose lives and creativity are heavily influenced by their family and cultural history. Of the acts pursuing this craft on the international stage, few have made a name for themselves, like Alien Weaponry. Their music pulls from an ultra-specific sense of place and time that helps the group’s catalog stand out from many of their peers. Every band likes to believe they are the only band doing what they do, but in the case of Alien Weaponry, that may be true. No one else could make Tangaroa, and if nothing else, that alone makes it worthy of your attention.
New Music Friday recommendations feature a collection of new releases from Haulix clients chosen by the company staff. Join Haulix today and gain immediate access to the industry’s leading digital promotional distribution platform: http://haulix.com/signup.
