From The Professor's Page: Tasty Future Treats

We are living in kick ass times, music lovers! It seems that barely a week can go by without the announcement of a new album down the line to make us salivate. Rather than hit these one at a time I thought it apropos to compile them into one giant drool-fest. Expect to see a review for all of these albums in the coming month, as well as many many more. - Prof. Ricardo

Beastwars (March 2013)

Beastwars are one of my home country's best metal exports in many a year. Like a little sludge, a little stoner rock, and an endless devotion to the power of the riff? Then this is the band for you. Their self-titled debut album only came out internationally last year but their follow up is just around the corner. The exact release date is a little fuzzy and the album's title is a bit of a mystery, but trust me: this one is going to fucking rock.

Flaming Lips – The Terror (April 2nd)

I'm a later in life Lips fan. I missed out on hearing their legendary 90s records when they were new articles, something which has led me to anticipate this new record with obsessive fervor. The thing you can always say about a new Flaming Lips album is that you never know what you are going to get. Coyne and Co have described The Terror as their best, most compelling work to date so there is plenty to look forward to.

Iron & Wine – Ghost on Ghost (April 16th)

Sam Bean, aka Iron & Wine, is slowly but surely breaking out of his folksy shell and indulging further flung musical influences in later years. Some lamented Kiss Each Other Clean's more accessible sound but I freaking loved it. The few songs leaked from the album so far have a distinct 70s soft rock vibe mixed with a side serving of jazz. Comparisons to Van Morrison and Fleetwood Mac are inevitable.

Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats – Mind Control (April 18th)

Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats are an English rock band who channel the gothic doom of early Black Sabbath and the horror movie fetishism of White Zombie into a tasty throwback cocktail. Their obsession with the occult on their 2011 debut Bloodlust has been stepped up another notch if their latest single 'Poison Apple' is anything to go by.

Melvins – Everybody Loves Sausages (April 30th)

 I know it can be hard to get too excited about a covers album, but this is Melvins we are talking about here! These songs range from the relatively safe Queen, David Bowie, The Kinks, and Roxy Music to the heavier end of things with Throbbing Gristle and Venom. Along for the ride are Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys), Scott Kelly (Neurosis), Aussie Industrial icon and music director for Venture Brothers JG Thirlwell, and Clem Burke of Blondie.

The Veils – Time Stays, We Go (April 2013)

This London-based band, led by NZ ex-pat Finn Andrews, have been fairly quiet since the Troubles Of The Brain EP in 2011. Time Stays, We Go is the next in a line of puzzling album titles but The Veils have yet to disappoint. If 'Through The Deep Dark Wood' is any sign to go by, this new record is going to be nothing short of enthralling.

Kylesa – Ultraviolet (28/5)

This Savannah, GA quartet have been blending sludge, hardcore, and old fashioned psychedelics for over a decade now. Their line-up includes the impossibly awesome Laura Pleasants as half of the vocal duo and two drummers. That is so badass!Ultraviolet will be their sixth album so they are clearly no slouches behind closed doors. 2010's Spiral Shadow was a critical darling so the stakes are high but I think that Kylesa have to goods to pull off another hit.

Tricky – False Idols (28/5)

Tricky was once an icon of trip hop when that was a thing. His last few albums have criminally gone under most people's radars in spite of how damned good they actually were. On False Idols, to be released by his new record label of the same name, Tricky is attempting to reconnect with what made the Bristol sound so ubiquitous in the mid 90s. Head to his website now for a free download of new track 'Nothing's Changed'.