The New Cue #460 January 24: Ghais Guevara, Das Koolies, Hannah Cohen, Pigsx7, Circuit Des Yeux

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Hello,

Welcome to your weekly Recommender fix. Here is a taste of what awaits you in this week’s playlist: the sludgy, Sabbath-y rock brilliance of Pigsx7’s new single, a new cut from Chicago’s Circuit Des Yeux which sounds like all the fruity Martin Gore-sung Depeche Mode tracks all slowly stewing together in one big gothy pot, a euphoric pop comeback from Self Esteem, a banger from Super Furry Animals offshoot Das Koolies and more.

And here it is for the Apple Music crew.

We’ve also got a Release Valve Q&A with Philadelphia rapper Ghais Guevara.

For a couple of fellas who hate the word content, we’re bloody obsessed with it! If you enjoy what we do, and you’re not already part of our elite squadron of paying subscribers, then maybe you could consider becoming one:

Enjoy the edition,

Ted and Niall

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Release Valve: Ghais Guevara

Today, Philadelphia rapper Ghais Guevara releases his debut album Goyard Ibn Said, an ambitious and adventurous hip-hop record that tells the story of the rise and fall of its titular character. Ghais took the time to answer our RV queries in the run-up to release…

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