On August 14, 2015, “Hopeless” label released “Life’s Not out to Get You”, the second Neck Deep studio album. It was recorded December 2014 – January 2015, and was produced by Jeremy McKinnon and Andrew Wade.
Personnel:
Ben Barlow – lead vocals
Lloyd Roberts – lead guitar
Matt West – rhythm guitar
Fil Thorpe-Evans – bass, backing vocals
Dani Washington – drums
Jeremy McKinnon – guest vocal
Andrew Wade – recording, mixing
Alan Douches – mastering
Ricardo Cavolo – artwork
Track listing:
Citizens of World – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow
Threat Level Midnight – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow
Can’t Kick Up the Roots – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade
Kali Ma – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Jeremy McKinnon, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade
Gold Steps – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Tom Denney, Jeremy McKinnon, Andrew Wade
Lime St. – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow
Serpents – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Andrew Dane, Jaremy McKinnon, Tom Denney
The Beach Is for Lovers (Not Lonely Losers) – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon
December – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew wade, Jeremy McKinnon
Smooth Seas Don’t Make Good Sailors – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon
I Hope This Comes Back To Hunt You – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon
Rock Bottom – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon
On July 8, 2016, “Innovative Leisure” label released “IV”, the fourth BadBadNotGood studio album. It was recorded 2015 – 2016, at “Studio 69” in Toronto, Canada, and was produced by Matthew Tavares, Chester Hansen, Leland Whitty and Alexander Sowinski.
On June 10, 2016, “Karisma Records” label released “Disconnected”, the fourth Airbag album. It was recorded in 2015, at “Subsonic Society” in Oslo, “Airbag Studio” and was produced by Asle Tostrup and Bjørn Riis.
On June 1, 2015, “Ninja Tune” label released “Starfire”, the sixth Jaga Jazzist studio album. It was recorded in 2015, at “Pooka Studio”, “EngfeltForsgren Studio”, “Albatross Recorders”, “Wallpaper” in Oslo, and was produced by Lars Horntveth and Jørgen Træen.
Personnel:
Marcus Forsgren – vocals, electric guitar, synthesizer, programming, recording, co-producer
Lars Hornveth – vocals, piano, guitars, lap steel guitar, clarinet, saxophone, flute, bass guitar, arrangements, recording
On April 15, 2016, “Dead Oceans” label released “Singing Saw”, the third Kevin Morby studio album. It was recorded 2015 – 2016, at “Isokon Studios” in Woodstock, New York, and was produced by Sam Cohen.
On March 30, 2015, “Inside Out Music” label released “Wolflight”, the 23rd Steve Hackett studio album. It was recorded 2012 – 2014, and was produced by Roger King and Steve Hackett.
Personnel:
Steve Hackett – lead, harmony and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, oud, tiple, harmonica, percussion
On March 17, 2015, “Epic” label released “Strangers to Ourselves”, the sixth Modest Mouse studio album. It was recorded in 2014, at “Ice Cream Party” in Portland, Oregon, and was produced by Isaac Brock, Tucker Martine, Brian Deck, Andrew Weiss and Clay Jones.
Personnel:
Isaac Brock – vocals, guitar, twelve-string, piano, Rhodes, mellotron, bass, E Bow, baritone guitar, Korg MS-20
Lisa Molinaro – vocals, viola, cello, bass
Jim Fairchild – guitar, Rhodes, ukulele, backing vocals
Darrin Wiener – modular synthesizer, field recordings, machine sequencing
Jeremiah Green – drums, conga, sequencers, electronic drums, djembe, death whistle, vibes, Korg, kalimba, cigar box guitar, backing vocals
Ben Massarella – percussion
Davey Brozowski – percussion
Tucker Martine – percussion
James Mercer – vocals
Dann Gallucci – drum machine, guitar, acoustic guitar, sequencing, synthesizers
Jose Medeles – drums, percussion, vibes
William Slater – banjo, piano, Rhodes, modular synth, backing vocals
Maureen Pandos – upright bass
Tristan Forney – tuba
Corrina Repp – backing vocals
Jeremy Sherrer – timbales, MPC programming, backing vocals
Seth Lorinczi – bass
Ryan Baldoz – backwards bass
Track listing:
All lyrics by Isaac Brock, except where noted, all music by Isaac Brock, Lisa Molinaro, Jim Fairchild, Darrin Wiener, Russell Higbee, Tom Peloso, Jeremiah Green and Ben Massarella.
Strangers to Ourselves
Lampshades on Fire
Shit Your Cut
Pistol (A. Cunanan, Miami, FL. 1996)
Ansel
The Ground Walks, with Time in a Box
Coyotes
Pups to Dust
Sugar Boats
Wicked Campaign
Be Brave
God Is an Indian and You’re an Asshole – lyrics by Jeremiah Green
On January 27, 2017, “ANTI-” label released “Near to the Wild Heart of Life”, the third Japandroids studio album. It was recorded 2015 – 2016, at “Rain City Recorders” in Vancouver, Canada, and was produced by Jesse Gander, Damian Taylor, Brian King and David Prowse.