After successfully raising more than $10,000 through a Kickstarter campaign to record their new album, local band Oceana decided that their dramatic change in sound merited a change of name. Now the newly dubbed Polyenso has finished recording and will release their debut LP, “One Big Particular Loop”, on Jan. 22. The first track from the album, entitled “Dog Radio”, can be heard at soundcloud.com/polyenso. Its mellow ambience offers a promising taste of the fresh and experimental direction that the band is taking their sound.
Also out this month:
Jan. 8:
Dropkick Murphys – “Signed and Sealed in Blood”
No one does Celtic punk rock quite like the Murphys. The first single from the album, “Rose Tattoo”, shows off the band’s acoustic abilities, as Mike McColgan literally describes all of his tattoos and his reasons for getting them.
Jan. 29:
Local Natives – “Hummingbird”
The indie rock band from California has promised insight into their darker side on upcoming album “Hummingbird”, which was recorded in a studio that the band members built themselves. Tough times make for good inspiration. The first two singles have a familiar feel, but are noticeably more mature and melancholy. “Heavy Feet” and “Breakers” are available for listening at soundcloud.com/localnatives.
Tegan and Sarah – “Heartthrob”
This will be the seventh studio album in the career of the twin sisters. They seem to have turned over a new leaf since their older and more introspective music—now they’re just having fun. The first single, “Closer”, is lighthearted and electronics laden.
