New Music Friday: From post-punk to alt-rock and nu-funk, we’ve got it all

>>It’s the mid-peak of summer and there’s no shortage of great new music on this week’s New Music Friday

Fantasies of A Stay At Home Psychopath - The Blinders

The Blinders have a particular brand of brooding, sexy, and authentic rock music, and their new album Fantasies of A Stay At Home Psychopath is their musical exposition of the best and worst of humanity. Listen now

Ultimate Success Today - Protomartyr

Protomartyr’s new album, Ultimate Success Today, features hypnotically rhythmic post punk instrumentals and a distinct, in-your-face vocal style. listen now

Honey - Boy Pablo

Honey is the title track from Boy Pablo’s 2 song EP. Honey sticks to Boy Pablo’s summer sweet sound, and the music video video features some quirky narration along with Pablo’s know-it-when-you-see-it fashion style.

Black Magic Hour - Jidenna

Whether it’s his gentlemanly style of dress or his high swagger brand of music, Jidenna’s Black Magic Hour is dripping with attitude. listen now

Torontophobia - The Pacifiers

In case you couldn’t guess, The Pacifiers are from Toronto. Torontophobia dips its toes into shoegaze from the band’s alt rock roots, and overall fills you with a sense of longing and wonder for the world around you. listen now

Radio Shack - Vulfpeck

Radio Shack is the closic track off Vulfpecks EP, The Joy of Music, The Job of Real Estate. A tight and expressive baseline, squeaky clean production, and more than enough rhythm to keep you on your toes - what more could you want?

Runner - Hovvdy

Folk-influenced alternative rock duo Hovvdy’s music is nothing if not honest and approachable. Runner is the kind of track that lets you take a step back, breath, and really believe that everything is just going to be OK. listen now