New Music from Honeyblood

honeyOne of the many acts that really impressed me during SXSW was Honeyblood, backed by the enthusiastic support of our friend Mike in Scotland.  They just released a new single off of their new album, which is a self-titled affair that’s set to be released on July 15th via Fat Cat Records.  For a duo, the ladies sure have quite a punch in their sound, although this tune recalls more of an early Metric sound…that’s a compliment in my book.  You get a glimpse of their ability to bring some noise on the back side of the song, as the guitars get distorted, but just don’t ignore the sugar-y quality of the vocals…despite the subject matter.  Hope you enjoy.

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Download: Honeyblood – Super Rat [MP3]

New Music from Laura Jean

laurajeanAfter a rather quiet beginning to 2014, Chapter Music is gearing up to finish the year in strong fashion.  We shared a track from Geoffrey O’Connor last week, and now we want you to take a look at Laura Jean.  The construction of this track is quite careful, with barely any pace at all to it.  Such an approach allows for LJ’s voice to shine brightly, with a little bit of accent from her friend Jenny Hval.  as the instrumentation begins to build you find yourself completely wrapped up in the realm Jean has created with her vocal performance. This is the first single off her up-coming self-titled album, which will see a street release date of August 22nd.

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Bouncing Pop from Honeyblood

ljc_honeyblood_001-S1-0010yellow-460x420When our friend Mike came over to the States for SXSW, he told me one of the acts I needed to keep an eye upon was the Scottish duo, Honeyblood. They’ve caught on recently, with this track below popping up on one of those big web site last week; it’s definitely an example of the girls and their catchy hooks.  They’ve got a new record coming out in July via Fat Cat; it’ll be a self-titled release. Personally, I thought their set was entertaining, but I’ll admit, this song has a whole lot more energy…making the group something to keep an eye on.

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New Music from Donovan Blanc

1495173_227447864094491_1757161589_oI’m admittedly a huge fan of the work that Captured Tracks does, be it their reissues or their general tastes in music.  Their recent signing of Donovan Blanc is yet another band that confirms my allegiance to the label.  It’s got a mood that’s crafted by the melding of the guitars and the vocals, leaving your spirits up-lifted.  The band will be releasing their self-titled debut on the label on June 24th, giving us all a little bit of something to look forward to as the summer heat draws near. There’s a simple little video to go with it HERE.

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Download: Donovan Blanc – Minha Menina [MP3]

Upbeat Pop from 3108

3108_pressphotoFriday’s are supposed to be fun, right? Well, there’s probably not another track that I’ve had as much fun with as this new tune from London’s 3108. The synth based project is the work of Tyler Zypreksa, and this tune’s a short blast through the super fun zone.  It’s a song that pushes forward from the get go, and if you listen carefully you can hear some guitar blips cutting through the pulsating electronics. He’ll be releasing his self-titled album on Trouble in Mind Records on April 29th.  Enjoy this catchy number, and in the word of Zypreska “I’m going to heaven, you’re going to hell.”

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New Music from Euphoria Again

euphoriaSometimes I’m a music stalker; I follow the various outlets of my various favorites.  That’s how I was introduced to Euphoria Again; the album was produced by Mat Cothran of Coma Cinema, who on his own had one of my favorite albums last year.  This project hold true to the style, with this haunting intimacy that makes me wish I could play the guitar better than one or two chords.  It’s the sort of song one would write sitting at home with a few friends while an empty bottle of wine lays on the floor. Plus, the lyrics throughout the self-titled record are a bit strange, yet familiar in the way they’re all thrown together. Give it a whirl.

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Download: Euphoria Again – Austin Called [MP3]

New Jam from Doug Tuttle

TIM065.Doug.Tuttle.LPjktYou might recognize Doug Tuttle as one of the members of MMOSS, but you’re going to find a bit of a different feeling when you delve into the music he’s created under his own name.  I can still hear those sunny harmonic elements that were turned upside down with psychedelia, but there’s more of a focus here on the emotive pull that’s created by the percussion and the gentle vibe of the vocals.  You’ll also find a soloing guitar that works itself through the middle of the track, perhaps allowing Tuttle to hold onto his more experimental touches.  It’s a nice solid number, and you can grab it off his self-titled record, which is being released by Trouble in Mind Records on January 28th.

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Pop Rocking with Midnight Reruns

midnight rerunsToday’s my Friday. I’ll be off all weekend enjoying our little Fun Fun Fun Festival, so obviously I’m out to get my spirits up. One way I’ve been getting my spirits up lately is by jamming to “King of Pop” by Midnight Reruns. Unfortunately, this isn’t your ode to MJ, but rather Paul Collins, who won my heart over too with his work in The Nerves. You’ll probably benefit most by turning your speakers up way loud in order to get the most out of the sugary sweetness that’s inherent in this song. Their self-titled album is out next week on Good Land Records, so I figured it was best if you knew now.

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Quiet Beauty from Faint Wild Light

coverFor me, Tuesdays are great for reflection, and what better way to reflect on the world than to listen to a piece of carefully crafted music.  This new single from Faint Wild Light popped up recently, and sadly, I haven’t seen too many people give it the deserved attention I want to toss its way.  The self-titled album from the songwriter is this slow-moving sound that encapsulates what one would expect on a quiet jaunt through some wilderness.  It’s moving thematically, not just sonically, which is always important when taking the slower turn down the musical lane.  The album is out now via Digitalis Recordings.

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Download: Faint Wild Light – Debris [MP3]

Gross Relations Bring Out Another Single

grossrelations_masksRayRay posted the first sweet jam from Gross Relations less than a month ago, and I have to follow in his footsteps in order to bring you this new single from the band.  This new single still maintains the group’s lo-fi aesthetic, at least in so far as the recording goes, but personally, I’m feeling a hint of 90s alternative rock.  No, it’s not “Cumbersome,” unfortunately, but those of you who grew up with 90s radio will probably hear the same sort of catchy accessibility, while still seeing that the group isn’t just pandering to fans by making watered-down alterna-rock.  Their self-titled album will be in stores next week from the dependable folks at Old Flame Records.

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Download: Gross Relations – Discovery Zone [MP3]

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