Music Friyay: Orville Peck, Marble House, Los Retros

By Joanna C. Valente

Here’s some music, new and old, you should listen to and check out:

Orville Peck - Pony

I finally listened to Peck’s 2019 (and debut) album. The mysterious musician (who performs only with their face obscured) has created a gorgeous country, shoegaze vibe. Definitely worth diving into.

Marble House - “Heartbeat”
The band, based in New York City, released a new song in 2019. It’s a sweeping rock anthem that brings back the feel of the best 00s alternative rock songs, with strong guitar riffs and solid vocals.

Los Retros - Retrospect

The 2019 EP is a funk rock dream. It all feels nostalgia, which fits the EP’s name.

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Joanna C. Valente is a human who lives in Brooklyn, New York. They are the author of several books, including Marys of the Sea, #Survivor (2020, The Operating System), and Killer Bob: A Love Story (2021, Vegetarian Alcoholic Press). They are the editor of A Shadow Map: Writing by Survivors of Sexual Assault and received their MFA in writing at Sarah Lawrence College. Joanna is the founder of Yes Poetry and the senior managing editor for Luna Luna Magazine. Some of their writing has appeared in The Rumpus, Them, Brooklyn Magazine, BUST, and elsewhere. Joanna also leads workshops at Brooklyn Poets. joannavalente.com / Twitter: @joannasaid / IG: joannacvalente / FB: joannacvalente