Alanis Morissette, Swervedriver, and Jeremy Toback
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This week, we cover German punk legend Nina Hagen's first album in over a decade, Alanis Morissette's holiday single, and the debut album from shoegaze band Swervedriver. We also have an interview with Jeremy Toback, and a sneak peek at our December Album Review Tournament.
1 Minute Reviews
New Releases
Nina Hagen - Unity
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Nina Hagen's album Unity is a highly anticipated release for fans of the punk icon, as it marks her first album in over a decade. The album features a mix of new original songs as well as covers of tracks by artists such as Sheryl Crow and Bob Dylan. Hagen's distinctive vocal style and powerful presence are on full display throughout the album. The album's title, Unity, suggests a message of togetherness and solidarity, themes that are echoed in the lyrics and overall mood of the album. Unity is a welcome return for Hagen and a fitting addition to her impressive discography.
Alanis Morissette - Little Drummer Boy - single
The iconic Canadian singer-songwriter, known for her emotive and powerful vocal style, has released a new rendition of the classic Christmas song "Little Drummer Boy" on her own Epiphany Music label, distributed by Thirty Tigers. The song, a staple of holiday music collections, has been given a contemporary twist by Morissette, whose distinctive voice and emotive delivery add a new layer of depth to the familiar tune. This latest release is a gift to fans of both Morissette and holiday playlists.
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New 90s Podcast
Swervedriver - Raise
Layers of guitars make Swervedriver's 1991 debut Raise a shoegaze must listen with a more aggressive sound than most of their contemporaries
The twin guitar attack by Adam Franklin and Jimmy Hartridge on Swervedriver's 1991 debut Raise is unlike anything else under the shoegaze umbrella. While 80s dream pop was a touchstone for many of their contemporaries, the band from Oxford, England, took some American influences like Dinosaur Jr., The Stooges, Sonic Youth, and Hüsker Dü into consideration. Their sound is more aggressive, more visceral, and often more exciting, leaning into the guitar's ability to shift tones quickly without relying on a wall of noise and feedback.
Jeremy Toback Interview
Jeremy Toback shares how he joined Brad, playing Lollapalooza as a solo artist, and performing music for kids
Dig Me Out listeners know Jeremy Toback from his time playing bass in Brad with Shawn Smith (vocals), Stone Gossard (guitars), and Regan Hagar and his appearance on that band’s first three albums: Shame (1993), Interiors (1997) and Welcome to Discovery Park (2002). During the ‘90s, he also released two full-lengths, Perfect Flux Thing (1997) and Another True Fiction (1999), as well as a self-titled EP (1996). After being burned out by the music industry and the major label experience, Jeremy took some time off before discovering a new outlet for his songwriting. With the help of a long-time friend, Renee Stahl, Jeremy began recording softer lullabies for young children, eventually leading to peaceful reinterpretations of popular rock songs by artists ranging from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Led Zeppelin to INXS. Renee and Jeremy’s latest single is a cover of Harry Styles’ “As It Was.” In November, Jeremy released his first new solo song in two decades, the beautifully minimalistic “Conjuring,” with an equally enthralling video. Special guest: Jeremy Toback - SINGER, SONGWRITER
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Coming Soon
December Album Review Tournament - Group 2 of 3
Join the community and help us choose which album to feature on a future episode of Dig Me Out. We'll post a group of nine suggested albums each week, and it's up to you to decide which ones move on to the final poll. Don't miss your chance to shape the future of our show - vote now!
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Group 1 winners
⭐️ Tonic - Sugar
⭐️ Soul Asylum - Let Your Dim Light Shine
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Group 2 nominees
Six Finger Satellite - Severe Exposure
Smudge - You, Me, Carpark...Now!
Bell - A Clear Sense of Beauty
Flop - Flop & the Fall of the Mopsqueezer!
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