Month: September 2015

Why Not Share This New Craft Spells Track?

September 15, 2015 nicole.baumann Leave a comment

The name Craft Spells has essentially become synonymous with bedroom pop music that will set your feet to dancing and your head spinning with each dreamy soundscapes, so when I see that there’s a new track from this project of Justin Vallesteros, I have to share it with you. It looks like this new track comes from an upcoming 7″ that will be released October 30th via Captured Tracks, and it still features the swirling pop from before, but this time around it feels like that swirling pop has been dowsed in a healthy dose of funk. The beat is slowed, and bursts of strange synth sounds crop up regularly. It’s a chill tune, but one that manages to hold your attention all the way through. What do you think?

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Gun Outfit Unleash New Single

September 15, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Just when you thought you had Gun Outfit pegged, they go and mix things up on you, tossing out a real slow burner as their latest single. Kind of sounds like the post-rock ghost of Bill Callahan, which I won’t be complaining about anytime soon. There’s all sorts of space in the track being filled in and out with guitar noodling and percussive touches to flesh out the number. Their new album, Dream All Over, definitely will be on my list of must buys, but just in case you haven’t been thoroughly convinced, give this one a listen. You can grab the album from Paradise of Bachelors on October 16th.

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Black Lips Give Us a Ditty

September 15, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I’ve always enjoyed the Black Lips, but I have to admit, sometimes their ramshackle approach can make a full length listen difficult. Surely this new track exemplifies the band’s knack for wrapping their sound around warm melodies; it’s almost just a jangling folk pop tune…and that’s definitely fine by me. Perhaps it’s unexpected in the long run of their musical approach, but looking forward it might offer a glimpse at where the band is going. We get to hear this number on a new 7″ with my favorite ladies, The Coathangers, when they release a double-sided split on November 13th via Suicide Squeeze Records.

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Stuttering Pop from Sheer Agony

September 15, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I really have no idea what way to describe or even marginalize Sheer Agony, and that alone should make listening to their latest single worth your time pressing play. It’s like a proggy power art pop, if that makes any sense. There’s definitely a little bit of a shuffle in the bass line, but a huge dosage of pop in the way that vocal is delivered just after the 30 second mark. You’re not likely to hear another track like it this week, this month or even this year…making it all the more cool in its own distinct way. Look for the group’s Masterpiece LP via Couple Skate on October 30th.

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Show Preview: Get Up Kids + Diet Cig @ Mohawk (9.16)

September 15, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Those of you who consider yourself fans of emo, old and new, will want to be on hand at the Mohawk on Wednesday night. You’ll be treated to the legendary emo godfathers, The Get Up Kids, playing their 20th Anniversary Tour. They’ll be playing with Josh Berwanger and Hotelier; I can tell you that the last time they came through it was nothing short of a 2 hour long singalong.

But, I also implore you stick around that night and watch Diet Cig, who’ve released a couple of endearing EPs via Father Daughter Records. Honestly, there’s not a better way to celebrate the genre, or just good music in general, so make you have it on your schedule. Pleasure Venom will open the evening for you.

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Don Howland Readies New Record

September 15, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

You’ve probably heard of Don Howland, though without the Internet, you mightn’t be aware of his influence in your record collection. He’s achieved acclaim with Bassholes, but also has done a little solo work as well as being in other acts like Wooden Tit; his last effort was with Bassholes a few years back. But, he’s signed on with Austin label 12xu to release a brand new record, and the single’s definitely worth a few listens. The buzzsaw guitar work knifes its way through the track, while the vocal has a bit of garage distortion to it. Life is a Nightmare is the title of the new effort, and it seems like it’s going to go down as another great contribution to the music world from Mr. Howland.

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Fun New Track From Saintseneca

September 15, 2015 RayRay Leave a comment

I know so very little about Columbus based Saintseneca, though I’m looking to remedy that as much as I can today. Let’s start by sharing this new track from the band entitled “River” to get things started the right way. Rock n roll is the name of the game here, with some hints of pop and a pretty slick drumline keeping things driving and interesting throughout. This is an easy one to to enjoy so hopefully we hear more from these guys in the future.

New album Such Things will be out October 9th. Pre-order here.

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Enjoy Yourself Some Soccer Team

September 15, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Sometimes you stumble upon a song that really fits your day, and you immediately rush to your computer to fill it with some meaningless words about how much you love said song. Well, here I am to encourage you to listen to this new Soccer Team tune. I’m sure they’d hate it, but it reminds me of good old alternative rock from the 90s (+ a few years); it honestly sounds like a heavier-handed, male/female version of the Halo Benders. Melissa Quinley’s voice is the perfect vocal foil for Ryan Nelson, while the rest of the band work to grind out the song behind them. Look for Real Lessons in Cynicism via Dischord Records on October 27th.

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Show Review: The Tallest Man On Earth @ The Moody Theater (9/13)

September 14, 2015 nicole.baumann Leave a comment

I had very high hopes going into The Moody Theater on Sunday evening. The bill was stacked; two artists who take the delicate process of songwriting and make it seem effortless through the tracks that they craft that stun us, two artists riding high off the release of statement albums in the progress of their career, two artists who embody just that word, affecting emotion and spirit with their voices and instruments. Lady Lamb opened the evening up and The Tallest Man On Earth brought it all together, both oozing soul from the stage.

Read on for my recount of how the magical evening unfolded.

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Here’s Another New Tune from The Intelligence

September 14, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I think the older I get, the more I really fall in love with the Intelligence. I was a casual fan when I first came upon them, but their last album, and the sounds from this new record are pretty exciting. There’s a tendency for me to call this photo-punk, but really the latest single is just fast paced rock n’ roll, with some momentary lapses into guitar experiments and angular stabs. Their new effort, Vintage Future, is being released on September 25th via In the Red, so prepare yourself for another excellent musical journey.

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