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Jason Narducy is a certified indie rock bad ass, having played with Bob Mould, Robert Pollard and Superchunk. It’s been a bit since he took the stage as his own, but he’s been stepping back out under the name Split Single, backed by Britt Daniel and Jon Wurster (those names should ring a bell too). He’s released two albums in the last few years, most recently Metal Frames. There’s a jam from that LP at the end of the interview below.
B-Boys teased us with an EP not too long ago, but looks like they’re ready to keep also you proto-punks bouncing about your room this year with their debut full length, Dada. From the moment you press go, jittery guitars jump at you while the bass bubbles just beneath; it’s delivered in a frenetic pacing, matching the dadaism dreams of the band members. Just as you think these guys are settling into their spastic groove, they bring in a few noisier elements scattering all sensibility in every which direction. Captured Tracks release the LP on May 19th, which can’t come soon enough.
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The last month has seen me cover almost every song on the forthcoming Lunch Ladies LP, and why stop there? Today I bring you the latest single from the band, yet another installment in their energetic dream pop repertoire. This song has a good deal of bounce to it, crashing with a jagged guitar chug before the percussion rattles in your ears. You’ll get both female and male vocals uniting here, which has come in spurts, but it’s dominant on this new single. Good Eye Records will be releasing Down On Sunset Strip, so you’ll have to wait until then to grab the last few songs we haven’t featured!
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Stef Chura has been writing infectious rock n’ roll hits in Detroit for some time, but her names is quickly becoming well known to the greater indie rock realm. Most of this is due to her excellent LP, Messes, which hit in January. She took some time out of her busy schedule to answer our questions, and we’ve included her SXSW dates below to let you know where you’ll be able to catch her…and her hit “Spotted Gold” too! All after the jump-a-roo.
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Michael Nau has this classic sound; it’s absolutely timeless. He seems to have this magic ability to casually craft tunes that are both poetic and endearing. I love the light bit of piano on this brand new single, though it sits carefully in the distance, allowing Nau’s voice to really take control. There’s a slight uptick at the end of the new number, but for the most part, the casually relaxation leaves you with a song you can enjoy on your own, or in the comfort of your parents’ house during after dinner drinks. Look for this new album, Some Twist, on June 16th via Suicide Squeeze Records.
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When one aims to define a genre, you can often send mixed singles. On this latest Boreen track, I feel as if bedroom pop can be applied in multiple direction; it could have been recorded in your bedroom, but it’s also delightful if you’re laying in bed looking at the single…in your bedroom. Opening with a vocal sample, the song soon blasts off with tight drums and a great harmony that’s sullenly playful. This song has the power to cure your ills, leaving you dreaming of better days. As of now, it’s just a tease for Friends, the album coming March 10th via Good Cheer Records.
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We are a mere matter of days away from the annual party time festival known as SXSW. With only a few more work days in site, I think the ATH crew is mentally prepared for whats about to go down. Im continuing the SXSW interview fun with some answers from our Corpus Christi neighbors in The Blind Owls. Hit the jump for their thoughts.
I know that Caddywhompus has been picking up steam with the masses over the last year or so, but I’ll acknowledge that this is the first track that’s really stuck with me. Those high pitched vocals are matched on their latest single by energetic riffs recorded perfectly. It’s abrasive in a sense, yet flip the coin over and you’ll find it infectious. I also admire the intricate playfulness of this number, switching up rhythms, speeding up and slowing down, then picking it up to crash on your ears. It’s a solid number that displays all the promise I’ve been hearing about. Their new album Odd Hours hits on April 14th via Inflated Records.
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A general rule over here is to continuously fawn over The Coathangers; they give you catchy songs, a bit of attitude and always put on a great live show. Earlier this year, we got to hear a new song “Parasite,” which is the title of their just announced EP. Today they drop a new song for your ears, this one illustrating the girl’s ability to craft naturally infectious tunes. The chorus of “easy come/easy go” is delightful, but what I love is the switch in pacing in that chorus…all before Julia slides her fingers down the neck of the guitar. The Parasite EP will be available on June 30th from Suicide Squeeze Records; you can also catch these constant road warriors on the road, pretty much from here until the end of June!
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SXSW is underway, though the music won’t kick off til next Tuesday. That being said, we’re going to continue rolling out interviews leading up to the fest, with this one coming from Laucan. The London songwriter just released his Up Tomorrow EP (stream it after the jump!) via Sunday Best, and he’ll be playing at their showcase over at Valhalla on March 17th. Read more
