New Music Recap: Pearl Jam, Sophie Lloyd, Kittie, Dandy Warhols, Snarls & Alien Ant Farm
Pearl Jam: Dark Matter
“Dark Matter” is the title track from the band’s 12th album.
“There’s the melody and energy of the first couple of records,” explained PJ guitarist Mike McCready. “(Producer Andrew Watt) pushed us to play as hard and melodic and thoughtful as we’ve done in a long time.”
Sophie Lloyd: Let It Hurt
“Let It Hurt” is on Lloyd’s first full-length album “Imposter Syndrome,” which features Black Stone Cherry frontman Chris Robertson.
Kittie: Eyes Wide Open
Kittie’s first new song in 13 years is “Eyes Wide Open,” has dropped. “We want people to feel good.” enthused drummer Mercedes Lander. “We want people to feel what we’re feeling. I feel like bangers, that’s what we’re good at.”
Dandy Warhols: I’d Like To Help You With Your Problem
The A.I.-produced video “I’d Like To Help You With Your Problem,” features Guns N’ Roses’ Slash.
“What he played on the track is amazing,” said Courtney Taylor-Taylor. “I’ve never heard him play quite like that.”
Snarls: Heavy Drinker
“Heavy Drinker” encapsulates everything we love about our band with a with a fresh take,” Snarls said.
Alien Ant Farm: So Cold
“So Cold” is from the upcoming album, “~mAntras~,” schedule to drop April 26th. The album will end the band’s extended (9 years) hiatus.
“Growing up, divorce, children, family, death, band break-ups, surgeries, illness, health—everything is in this record,” noted guitarist Terry Corso. “It’s literally a product of all the fucking shit, good and bad, that we went through.”
