Lost Film Shares New Singles

Jim Hewitt’s knack for writing subtly charming pop tracks continues with the latest Lost Film single from the forthcoming Keep It Together LP. As his writing’s progressed, his pop sensibility has been omnipresent, albeit moving in a new direction as of late. Jangling riffs still hang about, but there’s a warmth to the recording that softens the edges a bit, crafting more of a billowing brand of pop than we might have heard in the projects earlier days. It kind of feels like he’s taken a few notes from his past, then moved them into the musical stable with other acts on Relief Map Records, which reminds me of a dreamier version of Hovvdy. Speaking of the label, they release Keep It Together on Friday! There’s another new track too, if you’re looking for something more akin to Wild Nothing, streaming below.

Lost Film Share Another Single

Never a bad day to come across new music from Lost Film, particularly as we know there’s a new LP in the very near future. This track was really interesting; I kept spending the first 20 seconds or so thinking of Pavement, but as soon as Jim Hewitt enters the picture with his voice, the song immediately sinks into a more subdued landscape. That softness pervades through the entirety from that point on, with those little classic 90s guitar noodles wiggling their way in and out of the tune. Safely landing the song in that guitar pop landscape just seems like the natural step for Hewitt’s songwriting, illustrating all the work he’s put in to fleshing out Keep It Together; the album will be out on September 15th via Relief Map Records.

Lost Film Announce Keep It Together

I’ve been jamming to Lost Film for a long while now, but Jimmy’s mostly been quiet the last few years, save for the odd single here and there. I reckon he’s been working on the Relief Map label side a bit. But, none of that matters one bit as Lost Film is back with its first new full length in about 4 years! Those of you who’ve followed the project will notice the jangling guitar lines, twisting and turning around Jimmy’s voice, though they do seem a bit more patient here, moving the sound more towards a more modern bit of guitar pop. There are some snappy drum bits and emphatic vocal turns to tether the project to its origins, but absolutely nothing is wrong with a bit of growth! Keep It Together is out on September 15th.

Old Moon Announce Under All Skies EP

In listening to the latest track from Old Moon, there’s this sense of pushing through it all, wether that’s just getting through the day or overcoming obstacles. This track, much like a jangling version of Bruce Sprinsteen has a sense of putting on your boots and getting on with life. It’s the perfect mixture between a classic pop rock sensibility and a more modern little indiepop twist, which is why I can’t stop tapping my toes and bobbing my heavy head today. You’ll be able to do the same by pressing play below, or simply jumping over to Relief Map Records and ordering the Under All Skies EP, out September 16th.

Lost Film Share Big Talk Single

Jimmy Hewitt, aka Lost Film, is one of my favorite current indiepop songwriters, but he’s mostly been quiet the last few years, focusing on his great label, Relief Map. But, today a fresh new single is ready for your ears, built with “not much more than an electric guitar, a drum machine and distorted synthesizers.” The simplistic beat just keeps your toes tapping and your head bobbing, while the dreamier guitar edges wrap themselves around each melodic note Hewitt has created. Jimmy’s voice takes the track into that hazy jangle sound, dreamily draped over that natural kick. Looks like this song is part of a greater collection of tunes written during the pandemic, so we’ll keep you posted as we hear more.

Sailor Down Shares I Get It

Our friends over at Relief Map Records have quickly jumped into the fold with releases, announcing a new EP from Sailor Down, the project of Chloe Deeley. There’s something familiar in her songwriting, particularly on this single; I feel like that light strum is just a little voice in my head reminding me how much I love a simple pop ballad. Chloe’s voice has this distinct fragility, like it could shatter into a million melodic shards as soon as it hits your ears. It’s one of those tunes that maximizes emotions while stripping things down to their barest form…which I’m always drawn towards. She will release her Skip the Line EP on May 14th.

Oh, Yes Shares Broken Arm No. 2

The longer you run a blog or whatever it is we’re doing here, the more friends you make along the way, like Jimmy of Lost Film. He reached out recently letting us know he’s started his own label, Relief Map Records. One of the first releases from the label is by Oh, Yes, and the latest single really warrants your ears, and hopefully turns you on to the band/label! For me, it honestly takes me back to the first time I heard Fevers and Mirrors; it sounded personal, but like I could record it on my own…but, then it ventured off into its own world, just like this tune does before the 1 minute mark; it’s what makes this tune special, what makes it more than that song you wrote in your bedroom. Crooked Wine Smile will be out on February 26th, so take a gander!