Shaven Primates Shares "Chasing The Dragon" EP: A Raw Exploration of Desire's Dark Corners Something wonderfully ironic about the fact that Shaven Primates, a band from Oxford, makes some of the most evolved dark wave art rock in the UK. Their most recent EP, "Chasing the Dragon," is not just an improvement; it is a conscious step back into darker soundscapes, and it works perfectly. Following their...

Brit Scoops’ "American Cheese" turns a missed plan, a bad mood and a late drink into invitations to stay at the table a little longer. This 10-track debut puts country, Americana, alt-country and melodic pop-rock in the same room, then lets warmth and melancholy argue over the aux. The result is pitched as funny, tender and just off-kilter enough to keep its heartache from becoming...