Flavours of the month

Let's throw some new music at y'all. There is no band more impressive these days than the Mancunian lords of Maruja, and they will prove this to us once more when they perform at Botanique in November. No less than three songs are featured in this month's list. Other giants who are doing particularly well are Tame Impala, Balu Brigada, Portugal. the Man and bar italia, each with two songs. Just like Fontaines D.C., Kneecap, The Murder Capital, Maruja and many other bands, Aroma di Amore have shown they do have a heart. They were never going to release or perform again, but they had to do something in the face of the absolute horror in Gaza, so they released one of the best songs they ever made and will donate the proceeds to Palestinians in need. Damon Albarn travelled to India and got inspired by its unique culture and music. The next album will feature the sitar... well.. a lot. And is that Cindy Wilson? There is a lot of anger in this top 30 but also a lot of love, both of which are feelings we all can relate to these days. Stay safe in this mad world and enjoy some music while you're still alive. You might as well. We're as alive as you need us to be.

 

1. Maruja - Bloodsport
2. bar italia - Fundraiser
3. Aroma di Amore - Hel!
4. bar italia - rooster
5. Maruja - Trenches
6. ELLIS D - I Want To Be Everything You Desire
7. Tame Impala - Loser
8. GROS COEUR - Montréal
9. Decorate. Decorate. - Something To Hide
10. Tame Impala - Dracula
11. Turnstile - I CARE
12. Gorillaz feat. Sparks - The Happy Dictator
13. chest. - Entertainment
14. Deftones - milk of the madonna
15. The Orchestra (For Now) - Hattrick
16. Nine Inch Nails - As Alive As You Need Me To Be
17. Balu Brigada - Backseat
18. The Last Dinner Party - This Is the Killer Speaking
19. Maruja - Saoirse
20. Portugal. the Man - Tanana
21. Croithe - I Heard, I Saw
22. Jeff Tweedy - Lou Reed Was My Babysitter
23. Portugal. the Man - Mush
24. Wijf - Liar
25. Cindy Wilson - Man Of the People
26. Balu Brigada - What Do We Ever Really Know?
27. dust - Restless
28. Oproer - Something To Die For
29. Master Peace - Spin the Block
30. Magdalena Bay - Star Eyes