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Essential Releases: Notable Albums Out This Week

This week’s essential releases highlight varied genres from metal to pop, featuring Concrete Winds, Francine Thirteen, and other key artists. Each project is available for listening on Bandcamp.

Published on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 5:28 PM

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In the ongoing exploration of music’s fringes, Bandcamp Daily has unveiled its essential releases for September 6, 2024, spotlighting a diverse range of artists and genres that push boundaries and challenge listeners.

Concrete Winds - Concrete Winds
From Finland, Concrete Winds continues to make waves with their eponymous third LP. Drawing on the influences of death metal, black metal, and grindcore, the band combines raw energy and intricate arrangements into 25 explosive minutes. With tracks like "Infernal Repeater" and "Virulent Glow," the album has been described as a high-decibel offering that holds no punches. For more details, visit their Bandcamp page.

Francine Thirteen - Psalm of Tiamat
This stunning EP, hailing from Dallas, Texas, blends ethereal pop with deeper spiritual tones. Francine Thirteen's "Psalm of Tiamat" creates a trancelike atmosphere, as she weaves between controlled vocals and lush synth landscapes. The EP has received praise for its immersive quality; you can explore the full release here.

Fcukers - Baggy$$
The NYC trio Fcukers introduces their debut EP featuring a blend of house and club beats. Grounded in a gritty New York scene, the tracks infuse modern sensibilities with nostalgic flair. Singles like "Bon Bon" and “Homie Don’t Shake” promise infectious rhythms designed to ignite dance floors. Check out the release here.

Arsenal Mikebe - DRUM MACHINE
Emerging from Kampala, Uganda, Arsenal Mikebe delivers a debut that pulsates with rhythm. Their album, DRUM MACHINE, utilizes custom-built 808s to create layers of rhythmic complexity with infectious energy. For a taste of this exhilarating release, visit Nyege Nyege Tapes.

Susumu Yokota - Acid Mt. Fuji (Remastered 30th Anniversary Edition)
This reissue celebrates the legacy of Susumu Yokota’s ambient techno classic. Originally released in the early '90s, it has been remastered to bring fresh perspective to its meditative loops. The remaster is available through Musicmine.

Various Artists - Surrender To Death: A History of the Atlanta Metal Underground 1982-1999 Vol. 1
A keenly curated collection by Boris Records showcases metal obscurities from Atlanta’s rich underground scene. This compilation demonstrates the city's varied metal history and cultural fabric across 22 tracks. Delve into this historical collection here.

X-RAY & MONSTA ISLAND CZARS - Monsta Mixes
Bringing together a group influential in underground hip-hop, this compilation revisits remixes from the Monsta Island Czars collective. With innovative production and lyrical dynamism, it highlights a crucial yet often overlooked chapter of New York hip-hop. Explore the release here.

To discover more about these releases, check out the full Essential Releases list.

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