Texas-made, it is the first set of songs that the quintet has put to tape in its hometown of Austin in more than a decade. Spoon’s 10th album, “Lucifer on the Sofa,” is the band’s purest rock ’n’ roll record to date. The tracks are striking in their eccentricity: schizophrenic wordplay, mind-bending chord structures, acoustic mayhem and DIY experimentalism all meld together within colorful song fragments. While containing some stellar live cuts from an early incarnation of the group, it primarily showcases the wild creativity of songwriter Adam Elk who independently recorded these tunes on four-track during his teen years in Brooklyn. A rare favorite amongst devotees on the indie pop outfit, it’s proven far too special to have been trapped in obscurity for so long. Textured with multi-layered soundscapes that incorporate idyllic washes of piano, strings and synths, the music from “Everything Except Desire” evokes emotions through complex song structures that show his passion for experimentation.Ĭirculating over the years via bootleg cassette copies, The Mommyheads’ “Swiss Army Knife” has never had a proper release. The EP pushes the former Yellowcard vocalist and rhythm guitarist into uncharted musical territory with a more experimental sound, while also marking a new beginning for the multi-instrumentalist as he’s inked a recording deal with seminal independent label Equal Vision Records. William Ryan Key releases his third solo EP, “Everything Except Desire,” this week. William Ryan Key - “Everything Except Desire” While the album holds steadfast to the careening, joyous noise the noise-punk quartet staked their name on, the LP was produced by Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Jake Portrait, making it the first release the band has recorded with a producer in a formal studio. Inspired by the disquieting film scores of “Nosferatu” (1922) and “The Wicker Man” (1973) alongside David Bowie’s “Low” and forever favorites Fleetwood Mac, “Visitor” marks a seismic shift for Philadelphia’s Empath. Ghost’s cover of “Enter Sandman” is on “Side G” and Volbeat’s “Don’t Tread on Me” is on “Side V.” The 7-inch is pressed on crystal clear vinyl and limited to only 3,000 units with 115 copies available at each tour stop on a first-come, first-served basis. Ghost, known for their theatrical performances and catchy metal, are previewing their March release, “Impera.” Volbeat is supporting their own fresh LP, December’s hard-charging “Servant of the Mind.” As a special bonus, on sale at the Camden gig will be a limited-edition double A-side 7-inch featuring each band’s contributions to the “Metallica Blacklist” charity album. It’s a double dose of European hard rock as Sweden’s Ghost and Denmark’s Volbeat have teamed up for a co-headlining tour. Ghost and Volbeat - BB&T Pavilion - Saturday Here’s what’s on the docket for the week of Feb. Whether your musical tastes are rock and roll, jazz, heavy metal, R&B, singer-songwriter or indie, there’ll always be something to check out. Each week we’ll be looking at some of the best hitting shelves and streaming services and a can’t-miss show in the region. That doesn’t mean the music stops, and new releases are coming out weekly from artists you know and love and some waiting to be discovered. And while venue doors are slowly opening again, due to the current pandemic they aren’t quite there yet. Welcome to Seven in Seven, where we typically take a look at shows coming to the region over the next week.