Premiere: Palm Ghosts Drop Indie Pop Hit

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Nashville’s Palm Ghosts are true veterans of the indie rock game, holding a massive discography of tunes over their 10+ years in the game. Just last October they dropped the sleeper hit of the year with their Content Providers LP, and look to continue the feverous paces into the new year. Our premiere today features this new track called “Something’s Off,” which to me, shows a slightly softer touch to the group with more hints of indie pop an synths, compared to prior, heavier work. Post-punk meets a new wave, indie pop gem. Stay tuned for more as the band surely has no plans to slow down.

Sunglaciers Drop Only Love

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Okay, so we started a little mellow, but with this stompingly angular cut from Sunglaciers, the day begins to pick up a bit, pushing our day forward. The Calgary based outfit has some resemblance to acts you would have danced all night to in the early 00s; it’s frantic and dangerous and dark and fun. I love how it’s just hanging on the edge of being too dance-forward, holding you back with this perfect bit of tension; you can still flail and stomp to that snapping cymbal work and knife-edge guitar cuts, kicking those heels high into the air. Their album Spiritual Content is out via Mothland on March 27th, so we expect you to love it!

New Deary Single

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We’ve been big supporters of UK outfit Deary over the last several years, and even as they continue to grow and build new vibes into their dream pop realm, we’re still on board as the release of Birding draws near. This latest single feels much more like an ethereal experience; the ambient guitar work and texturizing of layers feels distant here, suspended in the fragility of the vocals. But, they’re not destined to dwell there, letting the latter half of the tune move into a heavier realm, albeit one that seems a bit tempered to provide a touch of pop sensibility. Bella Union drops their record on April 3rd.

Colleen Shares Mis Armas Se Habian Caido al Suelo

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For whatever reason, I’ve been digging a lot of minimal electronic work lately, and perhaps that’s why I’m fascinated by the work of Colleen, a French composer who places their own limitations on their craft as a means of challenging both self and audience. Perhaps I’ve misinterpreted the title, but the openness of the tune seems to correspond to the nature of the title, roughly translated to “My weapons had fallen to the floor.” For me, tying those components together, both thematics and music seem to imply a sense of surrender, a sense of giving yourself to the world. Felt like that was the perfect way to subtly enter the fray on a Thursday. Look for Libres Antes del Final, releasing on March 20th via Thrill Jockey.

Accessory Share Safeword Single

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I missed out on the first new Accessory single from the projects forthcoming album, so I wanted to make sure that I swung by and dropped a few poorly written words. This song doesn’t waste much time swinging into a solidly light little jangle, snapping at the listener as Jason Balla’s voice calmly cruises; there’s these momentary bursts of really bright ringing notes that shoot out, and shine with the melody. Thematically, it’s a relatable topic about being drawn or attracted to something so deeply that you lose yourself in that moment, potentially needing a “safeword” to find your way out. Really excited to hear Dust when it hits on April 17th.

Season 2 Share Becomes a Dream Video

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New on the Melbourne scene is super rad quintet, Season 2; they’ve signed up to release their debut with powerhouse (and ATH fave) labels Upset the Rhythm and Spoilsport Records. We’ve already heard on of the lead singles, and here they are twisting right back with this infectious ditty. There’s a natural bounce to this tune, and its immediacy will have you tapping your toes and shimmying those shoulders as you get to work today. I love the interplay between the various vocalists, pulled off without losing an ounce of speed or emotion; they get a 10 out of 10 on vocal execution! Mid track, the guitar begins to cascade and wiggle looping us right back to the sugary sweetness that sits at the tune’s core. In the end, the video shows a joyous outfit having fun sharing their energy with you, and you can’t ask for more. Well, you can if you grab the Power of Now, out on April 24th.

Dusty Lucite Share Heroic Dose

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A few years ago I caught wind of Portland’s Dusty Lucite, an artist crafting a unique blend of garage rock and pop nods, all tossed in a blender with a decent dose of quirkiness and psychedelia. Today, I’m pleased to bring you a new single from the project, and this go round, it sounds as if they’re channeling some of the deeper vibes of the psychedelic realm. There’s this stop-and-go rhythmic pulse, with a bit of a sultry vocal curl beckoning to the listener to come a little deeper inside the tune. Where others would explode and make it easy, I appreciate riding out the feels on this and locking into your own groove. It’s what makes Dusty Lucite their own vibe.

Swapmeet Sign to Winspear (SXSW Artist)

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It’s only a few weeks away at this point, so we’re going to start churning out (I hope) lots of solid content around one of my favorite festivals, SXSW. Luckily, sharing the single below allows us to shine a light on a new signing for Winspear, plus give you a new name on your list of acts to catch if you happen to be in town: Swapmeet. The Aussie outfit only have a handful of tunes available, but they’re already making waves, and this latest tune should be a warning that they’re going to be a force to be reckoned with. I love that they balance a brash bit of noise with a pop sensibility, using the verses to draw you in before the release of walls of feedback that blast in your face. Folks want songs that are loud and fun, and you won’t hear one better than this today. Expect an LP later in the year.

Ceremony Release Live LP

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We here at ATH love Ceremony. We covered the band a ton in our earliest years, and raved about their set at Fun Fun Fun Fest in 2013. Through the years, the members have worked on various projects, intermittently coming together for a single or two, here and there. But, they’ve mostly been quiet, save a 7″ in 2022, until yesterday. They just dropped Live at the Hollywood Palladium, a 20+ collection of live recordings from their 2024 sold-out show. Even with crowd noise being filtered through the recording, the tunes you hear offer a glimpse at the tenacity of Ross Farrar; my brain sees him stalking the stage like a madman, and I start to get the itch for my own personal circle pit! This live LP is available now, courtesy of Relapse Records.

Mary Ocher Releases New Single

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Sometimes you encounter a song, and despite where your brain might be, you can’t escape the magnetism before you; this is where I meet German artist Mary Ocher. Her latest single, and album, focuses on a minimalist approach, using a dominating bit of piano and her voice, tugging at your emotions with elegant arrangements that sweep across the left and right speakers. When this tune opens it does so in bounding fashion, and Ocher almost feels joyous and playful, hopping on the back of each deliciously sharp note. It’s a striking song that I just can’t escape, and it’s magic is waiting for you to press play. Look for Weimar on March 13th.

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