As we embark upon a new year (the last year ever, as some may say!), we already have some anticipation of what’s ahead. Maybe we’ve already planned some vacations, and bought tickets to concerts and events that are coming up. One thing I always have in my mind is which of my favorite bands have announced they’ll be releasing a new album, or new bands who will be releasing debuts (which are sometimes the most exciting). Without further ado, here’s a small list of stuff that’s caught in my radar.
Dillon Warnek – A Stranger Here, Jan. 1 (that’s today, homies! Expect a review this week.)
Rivulets – Yearlings (digital EP), Jan. 3
Lost Lander – DRRT, Jan. 24
Nada Surf – The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy, Jan. 24
Lightning Love – Girls Who Look Like Me (EP), Jan. 31; full-length in the spring
Harriet – Tell the Right Story (EP), Jan. 31
Sleigh Bells – Reign of Terror, Jan. 31
Dr. Dog – Be the Void, Feb. 7
of Montreal – Paralytic Stalks, Feb. 7
The Soft Hills – The Bird Is Coming Down To Earth, Feb. 14
Eisley – Deep Space (EP), Feb. 14
Perfume Genius – Put Your Back N 2 It, Feb. 20
Damien Jurado – Maraqopa, Feb. 21
Dreamend – And the Tears Washed Me, Wave After Cowardly Wave, Feb. 28
Fanfarlo – Rooms Filled With Light, Feb. 28
Plants and Animals – The End of That, Feb. 28
The White Buffalo – Once Upon a Time in the West, Feb. 28
The Shins – Port of Morrow, March 2012
The Bowerbirds – The Clearing, March 6
Miniature Tigers – Mia Pharaoh, 2012
More artists you may see putting out material in 2012: Archie Powell & the Exports; Hurrah! A Bolt of Light!; Frontier Ruckus; The Morning Benders; Vuvuzela; Outkast
That’s not all! But it’s a pretty decent start. I’m sure there are some great surprises up ahead, as well. Of course there are. Aren’t there always?
