Artist:
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Title:
The Brutalist Bricks
Backstory:
The indie-rock firebrand makes his Matador debut.
Who will love it:
Fans of driving alternative-punk and labelmates New Pornographers
Why you should care:
Leo has gone back to his roots with a collection of politically charged songs tempered by a mix of punk, folk and soul.
Track Highlights:
“The Mighty Sparrow”; “Even Heroes Have to Die”