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Heavenly

Heavenly | Highway to Heavenly | 3hive.com
Heavenly | Highway to Heavenly | 3hive.com

Heavenly made music together from 1989 until 1996, when Mathew Fletcher tragically passed away. It’s been 30 years since new Heavenly tunes have graced our shared existence, but they are back with their first album of original music in 30 years! That’s right, Amelia Fletcher, Rob Pursey, Cathy Rogers, and Peter Momtchiloff are back with eleven fabulous new tracks titled Highway to Heavenly.

Heavenly has delivered a practically flawless release of power, jangle, and twee pop mastery with Highway to Heavenly. All hail one of the pioneering groups of the genre!

Highway to Heavenly is out now via Skep Wax. Check out “A Different Beat” below; if you don’t trust me,? then head to your local shop (like the 3hive Record Lounge) or Bandcamp and snag yourself a copy. Enjoy.

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The Cords

The Cords | The Cords | 3hive.com
The Cords | The Cords | 3hive.com

Scottish two-piece sister band The Cords have taken over my world with their debut self-titled album, and I’m here to convince you to let them take over your world too.

Proudly wearing their hearts and influences (C86) on their sleeves, Grace and Eva have not only honored those bands that came before, but they have also crafted a generational pop album that will stand the test of time and influence the next generation of “straight from the heart” pop bands.

Their album is out now via legendary labels Slumberland and Skep Wax. You can spin my favorite track (right now), “Yes It’s True” (below), for a taste. You must own this album! ENJOY.

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lightheaded

lightheaded | Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming!
lightheaded | Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming!

New Jersey band lightheaded are back with their incredible new power-pop album, Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming!, and listed below are 5 things (the low-hanging fruit) I love about this record.

  1. It is packed with infectious, marvelous, and charming vocal harmonies.
  2. The album sounds current and classic at the same time.
  3. They love Amelia Fletcher—who doesn’t?
  4. The album is 28 minutes long. There is no fluff. They get in and get out with 10 jangle-pop heaters.
  5. The album was mastered by Mikey Young—no brainer!

Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming! is out now via the almighty Slumberland Records and the equally almighty Skep Wax Records. This is one of my favorite albums of the year so far. You need to listen to it right now!


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Jeanines

Jeanines | How Long Can It Last | 3hive.com
Jeanines | How Long Can It Last | 3hive.com

Massachusetts’ Jeanines are back with their latest (and greatest) album, How Long Can It Last. This album is a true pop gem. The songs explore heavy themes, yet they’re delivered with such charming and “heavenly” melodies that they trick the brain. And with all the turmoil that surrounds all of us, whose brain doesn’t need to be tricked?

In a short exchange between myself and Slumberland’s Mike Schulman, he wrote (about the new Jeanines LP), “…things are so crap right now, I need some beauty and light!” That sentence could have just been my review.

How Long Can It Last is out on Friday (06/27) via Slumberland and Skep Wax Records. You can stream the fantastic singles below. This album belongs in any pop music fan’s collection.

We all need some beauty and light! Enjoy.