Author: nathan.lankford

New Single from Trevor Sensor

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trevorI won’t lie to you. Every time I hear Trevor Sensor, I think of Tallest Man on Earth. But, that being said, I still quite like his sound, and having seen him live, he seems to have even more of an edge to his performance and attitude. If you listen closely, you can hear brief moments where he unleashes that attitude just a touch.He also possesses a slightly grim perspective on things; it is the one thing that does set him apart, making his songs worthy of your listening enjoyment. This looks to be a one-off digital single being released by Jagjaguwar on May 27th.

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I Want You to Listen to Cerise

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ceriseI found this track float on over to my inbox late yesterday afternoon, and it got stuck on repeat for a good solid hour. At first it doesn’t seem like much, with the piano and guitar fuzz sitting in one place, more or less. But, when Cerise‘s voice enters, something relaxing swept over me. Her voice is one of those effortless beauties of the sort that spawns legions of die hard fans. If you’re looking for a powerfully emotive ballad to stream for the rest of your day, then look no further than this one. Her album, Smoke Screen Dreams, will be out on June 24th.

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The New Tigers – Vindication EP (Album Premiere)

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It’s been several years since I’ve heard anything brand new from The New Tigers, but based upon the strength of their eponymous LP, I’ve always been a fan. Today we’re fortunate to bring you the band’s new Vindication EP. It opens with “Vision,” possessing a slight tendency to psychedelia, but what really excited me was the sound that came to follow. Skip ahead to “Chewing Gum” and you’ll hear a delectable nod to power-pop; it’s my favorite number on the EP. For me, the whole EP brandishes a sound I don’t hear too often; I hear psych-pop outfits, but this time around the band sounds like a pop-psych band. Is there a difference? There definitely is, and I love the latter. Solti Music is releasing the EP digitally worldwide next week.

 

New Single from Bronco Simmons

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broncosimmonsWhile Austin gets a lot of Texas’ musical accolades, there’s always been a seen up North on I-35, be it Denton, Ft. Worth, or in this case, Dallas, which is the home of Bronco Simmons. I really dig this single off their Younger Days EP; it has the feeling of hook-laden indie rock, though I think the gruff quality of the vocals really gives off enough attitude to make it all interesting…worthy of repeated listens. Look for the release this coming May, and keep an eye on the young act from D-town.

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More Synth Pop from Red Sleeping Beauty

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redsleepingWhen I talked about the Mi Amor 7″ a few weeks back I mentioned that Red Sleeping Beauty really seemed to be going for it again, with deserved success. Today, Labrador and Shelflife released another track from the forthcoming album, and it’s a hit. I love the tone of the vocals (dark, sometimes smoky), especially when they coolly move into the chorus. Synth work is playful, though it’s not banging you over the head like some EDM sorts, allowing you to take in the pleasure of great electronic pop. The record is titled Kristina and has a release date of June 17th. You want real pop music? Here you go.

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New Music from Elvis Depressedly

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elvisI’m a day late on this Elvis Depressedly track, but I’m such a fanboy of Matthew Cothran that I’d be remiss if I didn’t give this song some love. Of course, like many of Cothran’s collections it’s a short number, but one that gives you enough emotive pull to immerse yourself in his work. I love the bit of bounce that seems to come with the synth work that’s sitting behind his voice. I’m excited there’s new work, as this single comes with the announcement of the Holo Dreamin/California Pleasures LP, being released by Run for Cover Records on June 3rd. Still going to stand behind this as one of my favorite things.

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Get Funky with The Red Krayola

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redkrayolasNot sure there’s really anything at all that sounds like The Red Krayola, and in doing that, this seems like an important piece to involve yourself with today. It’s high on the funk level, but in doing that, it sounds a lot like the remnants of the dub-influenced scene that took over the UK. Lyrics are delivered in a hap-hazard bit of spoken word, forcing the band to walk you through step by step with each bubbling bass note or guitar chord. Don’t sleep on this legendary act, as they’re releasing Baby and Childcare on May 13th via Drag City.

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Sharks in the Deep End – Killin Machine (Album Premiere)

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sharksinthedeependPop music has been around for so long, that you have to work really hard to come up with something unique, something vital for listeners. In the case of Austin’s Sharks in the Deep End, the band had to leave Austin to hole themselves up in Connecticut and just focus on the songwriting, leaving us with the dynamic Killin’ Machine. “Love in Reverse” is the album’s statement piece, the one that led to the recording session; the way the song builds slowly and opens up into the chorus is pretty magnificent. It all leads you to the record’s standout “Shadows in the Sunset,” which seems to up the ante on modern indie rock, both in energy and songwriting. Perhaps my favorite thing about the Killin’ Machine is it’s cohesiveness, whether the band is blasting forward or offering you a slower mood as in “Loveyoutoo.” Every little detail, every little synth note seems united throughout the entire LP. You want a pop record done right? Look no further than this here album.

The band is releasing it on April 22nd, celebrating by throwing a release party at Sidewinder with Ruby Jane and the Reckless and Flavor Raid.

Twinkling Pop Rock from Twin River

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twinriverThose who know me, know I’m a sucker for the guitar sound that you’ll hear throughout the latest single from Twin River. It’s a little bit dreampop, a little bit indie pop, but when employed here it’s the energetic source for “Settle Down.” Deeper inside the track comes a more casual approach with the vocal delivery, letting your soul relax while the song moves around you. That guitar we mentioned gets its own spotlight mid-track as it’s allowed to solo all over the place, holding the song together in its own dynamic fashion. This tune will appear on the group’s new LP, Passing Shade, which comes out on June 17th via Light Organ Records.

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Soft Side of Rae Fitzgerald

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raeI’m really enjoying this great new tune from Rae Fitzgerald as I look out the window at the pouring rain. The track offers a slow pace of careful pop built up by a nice electronic background. When the song picks up pace just a little bit for the chorus, that warm sensation washes over you as Rae details her personal experience through they lyrical content. This is our first listen to work from Popular Songs for Wholesome Families, which she’ll be releasing on her own on June 3rd.

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