beachheads

This week's Notable Releases include heartland punks The Menzingers, the solo debut from Odd Future/The Internet's Syd, the solo debut from SBTRKT/Drake collaborator Sampha, and more.

To further promote their power pop side project Beachheads, Kvelertak members Vidar Landa (guitar) and Marvin Nygaard (bass) go long on their indie rock and other non-metal influences.

Norwegian metal rippers Kvelertak's power pop side shined through more than ever on last year's excellent Nattesferd (our #9 album of the year), so it's not too much of a surprise to learn that two members also have a power pop side project. Listen to five songs from the LP, including…