Welcome back to The A List! Lucy Dacus, Youth Lagoon, Momma, Tunde Adebimpe return for the third consecutive week in a row. Djo also returns. A couple new artists join in on the fun and we hear from Delivery about their newest album Force Majeure.
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10. "Drop" - Tunde Adebimpe
Back for the third week in a row, Tunde Adebimpe has consistently impressed us with his new music. "Drop" returns this week at #10 and released on January 28. "Magnetic", released on October 29, was featured on our A List two weeks ago. His debut solo album, Thee Black Boltz, releases on April 18 and will feature both of the new tracks. With powerful lyrics and a mesmerizing music video, this song has us hooked.
Tunde Adebimpe may be a newer solo artist, but he is no stranger to the music scene. He has been in the popular rock band TV On The Radio since 2001. He also released "PEOPLE" in June 2020, with proceeds benefitting The Movement for Black Lives and other important organizations.
While Tunde Adebimpe does not have any upcoming shows listed currently, be sure to check back here to stay up to date on where to find him next!
9. "Bologna (feat. Fiver)" - Destroyer
Destroyer earns spot #9 this week with "Bologna (feat. Fiver)", released on January 8. A second new track, "Hydroplaning Off the Edge of the World", was released on February 5. Both songs will be featured on Destroyer's newest album, Dan's Boogie, scheduled to come out on March 28. Dan's Boogie will be the first album from Destroyer in almost 3 years after LABYRINTHITIS came out in March of 2022.
Destroyer (Dan Bejar) will be on tour until March 3 and has visits planned for cities such as Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Chicago. More information can be found here.
8. "Do Things My Own Way" - Sparks
Sparks' "Do Things My Own Way" was released on January 30. This is the first single to be released from their newest album, MAD!, which is set to come out in the summer with no official release date yet.
So far, Sparks (Russell and Ron Mael) does not have any upcoming tour dates in the U.S. but shows can be requested here.
7. "Turn Me Down" - Sacred Paws
Sacred Paws makes it to the A List with their second new single "Turn Me Down", released on February 4 with "Another Day". "Another Day" was released last November and was their newest song in 5 years. Both tracks will be featured on their album Jump Into Life, which is scheduled to come out on March 28.
Sacred Paws (Ray Aggs and Eilidh Rodgers) does not have any upcoming shows listed on their website, but dates near you can be requested here!
6."Stuck In The Game" - Delivery
Delivery has us rocking out to "Stuck In The Game", released as the fifth track on their newest album Force Majeure. This is the newest album after Forever Giving Handshakes came out in November 2022.
Inhailer Radio: What inspired your album Force Majeure?
Delivery: Lots of inspiration went into making the new album, and there’s lots of bands that we love that definitely influence our sound, but perhaps a key inspiration was trying to top our first album haha. We were really proud of the first record, but the idea for Force Majeure was to build on what we’d set up with Forever Giving Handshakes but take it further in every way - make it bigger, bolder, and more wild.
Inhailer Radio: Can you describe the meaning of your song "Stuck In The Game"?
Delivery: Pretty much a song about me in Delivery how at times I can suffer majorly from imposter syndrome. I don't have a musical bacground and taught myself how to play bass in my mid 20's sometimes a lack of experience makes me feel undeserving or unqualified. But then also being like 'f*** that, I work hard and love it so just gotta embrace it and enjoy whats going on'.
Inhailer Radio: Do you guys have any favorite tracks off of your newest album?
Delivery: We like lots of different songs for different reasons! Some favourites to play live are What For?, Deadlines and Stuck In The Game because they’re super high energy and lots of fun. Also really proud of What Else? as it’s a bit of a different song than we’re used to but it was exciting to get out of our comfort zone!
Delivery (Bec Allan, Liam Kenny, James Lynch, Scarlett Maloney, and Jordan Oakley) started their Europe and UK tour last week, but make the trip to the U.S. for the New Colossus Festival in New York in March. They also are scheduled to attend SXSW in Austin a few days later.
5. "Basic Being Basic" - Djo
Djo jumps to spot #5 with his newest track "Basic Being Basic", released on January 24. This is the second track listed on his upcoming album The Crux, scheduled for release on April 4.
Joe Keery, known musically as Djo, has quite a successful portfolio outside of acting and his role in Stranger Things. Before going solo, he was a guitarist, drummer and singer in the Chicago-based rock band Post Animal from 2014 to 2019. Keery then started as Djo in 2019, releasing "Roddy" in July. He has grown in popularity ever since, accumulating over 23 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
Djo is currently on tour and makes his way back to the U.S. for a show in Portland, OR on April 3. Other stops on his tour include Oakland, Detroit, Phoenix, Denver and more!
4. "Speed Freak" - Youth Lagoon
Previously at #1 last week, Youth Lagoon returns with "Speed Freak". He goes for a darker tone in this track, switching it up from his usual dreamy, nostalgic feel. Youth Lagoon's newest album, Rarely Do I Dream, was released today! This is the first album we've seen from Youth Lagoon since 2023, after Heaven Is a Junkyard came out in June.
Youth Lagoon (Trevor Powers) has many upcoming show dates for the Rarely Do I Dream tour, including a few in our general area! On May 4, he will be in Louisville at The Whirling Tiger and in Indianapolis on the 5th at HI-FI.
3. "Ankles" - Lucy Dacus
Lucy Dacus returns this week with "Ankles", released on January 15. "Ankles" and partnering track "Limerence" are both featured on her upcoming album Forever Is A Feeling, releasing on March 28.
Lucy Dacus' Forever Is A Feeling Tour resumes on April 16 where she will play a sold out show at The Met in Philadelphia. Other stops on the list include: Nashville, TN; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; and more!
2. "I Want You (Fever)" - Momma
Momma has us captivated with "I Want You (Fever)", released on January 29. This upbeat, fun track was rereleased with "Ohio All The Time", originally released on October 22 and was featured on the A List on February 7. Both tracks will be on their upcoming album Welcome to My Blue Sky, which is scheduled to release on April 4.
Momma (Etta Friedman, Allegra Weingarten, Aron Kobayashi Ritch, and Preston Fulks) will be on tour later this spring, starting out at Skully's Music Diner in Columbus, OH on April 25. They will also be visiting Atlanta, Nashville, Houston and more!
1. "Who Laughs Last (feat. Kristen Stewart)" - Lord Huron
Lord Huron jumps straight to #1 this week with "Who Laughs Last (feat. Kristen Stewart)". This is the collab of a lifetime - Kristen Stewart's soft, melancholy voice was the best pick for this song. This track was released on January 24 and already has over 2 million streams on Spotify.
Lord Huron has an extensive list of upcoming tour dates, two of which are generally close to Cincinnati. On July 18, they'll be in Indianapolis with Indigo De Souza at Everwise Amphitheater. They'll also be at KEMBA Live! in Columbus with S.G. Goodman on August 8. Other dates can be found here.
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