Earlier this month, The Bollweevils released their first studio album in over 25 years, titled Essential . We recently caught up with singer Dr. Daryl Wilson and talked about the extensive writing process for this record. We also discussed their time in the studio, what inspired some of the songs and their plans for the remainder of the year. By all accounts, Essential does a masterful job of capturing the energy, grit and enthusiasm of The Bollweevils’ live shows. It also blends their tried-and-true sound
Pure Noise Records – Release Date: 3/31/23
In late March, Samiam released their first album in 12 years and first for Pure Noise Records, called Stowaway . Despite not issuing any new music for over a decade, they’ve returned sounding as though they never missed a beat. Stowaway retains the band’s signature sound, while adding contemporary touches and previously untapped influences. The end result is easily one of the most listenable albums that they’ve ever made.