ALSO WORKING

…the debut LP by WET LEG (right) arrives in April, with production by Dan Carey. “We want to be goofy and a little bit rude,” says singer Rhian Teasdale. “We want people to have a good time, even if that might not be possible all of the time” …NEIL YOUNG is already planning another album …announcing a European tour for 2022, THE CURE stated, ‘NEW 67’ ALBUM = NEW 135’ SHOW,’ suggesting a new record is also ready …BLACK COUNTRY, NEW ROAD are having thoughts about their third album. “We’ve started writing some stuff,” says sax player Lewis Evans, “musical ideas, just little things.” Bassist Tyler Hyde adds, “This is where the next album comes about, just by us messing about and not having a plan” …DR DRE revealed that he has completed recording Casablanco, a new album with fellow LFC fan and ex-Floetry singer Marsha Ambrosius.

“I had a blast!!” said Dre.

“This is some of my best work!!” …there’s a new DREAM SYNDICATE album coming in June. Stephen McCarthy of The Long Ryders guests and John Agnello produces …For The Sake Of Bethel Woods, MIDLAKE’s first record since 2013’s Antiphon, arrives in March.

It was produced by John Congleton: “I can’t say enough just how much his influence brought our music to another sonic place,” says singer/ guitarist Eric Pulido … TAJ MAHAL (left) told the Cedar Rapids Gazette that he’ll release an album with Ry Cooder in 2022. “I relate to Ry,” he says. “Working with him comes easily…”