Up first, a brand new EP from Serene Fiend. This time around, the brooding goth released an instrumental set of songs. They’re reminiscent of early Lymbyc Systym (or Album Leaf, for you old timers) days. Appropriately titled Sombertude, the songs come to us from the electronic maestro after days spent indoors during uncertain times.

Most of the tracks were recorded in 2013 at SeedCo (which is now Lawrence Beer Co) when the building housed a collective of artists before getting the boot from our corporate overlords. Indulge in these songs to reminisce about a simpler time in LFK’s musical heyday. Bonus: you’ll also hear some unique instrumentation that we don’t normally get at Luxem’s live shows, including trombone, saxophone, and oboe arrangements.

Additionally, they also have “Enjoy the Show,” just out in late April. Both tracks are only available on Bandcamp, and are featured below. Side note: we know it’s hard to just enjoy a couple of tracks from the popular rock band. A little birdie told us to keep an eye out for the entire album’s release next week. Just before the quarantine, The Sluts hit the studio (hard) and worked nonstop until they had enough for a new album. So stay tuned.