Mothers Return with New LP
Now this is a Mothers tune I can assuredly get behind. Guitars twinkle in an angular fashion, with quick cymbal work emphasizing the sharpness of the guitar. Of course, Kristine’s voice is juxtaposed to the frantic pace, seemingly swirling about the work of her bandmates. And then it all stops. Allowing the song to fall into a subdued fashion where listeners can revel in the patient approach. It wraps things up in a warm cocoon of dreamy slow-core; it’s a fantastic return for the group. Their new LP, Render Another Ugly Method, will be released in early September by Anti.
A few folks come in here from time to time to hear about shows in the ATX…and tonight there is an abundance of options. No need for words…just a quick point to tonight’s gigs.
Now, I don’t know where this single is going, or if it’s merely a one-off appearance for Sportique, but I’m going to celebrate this song’s arrival nonetheless. As always, this single is emblematic of the group’s approach to including a variety of influences. It has a leisurely bound to it, with sort of a punk barroom chant jumping in throughout; it still carries an undeniable hook that’s just asking for you to spin it again and again. The group’s been around forever, so whatever the purpose, it’s always glad to have a revered act pop its head back up in the limelight. Head over to 
I thought I had already had my favorite album of 2018 wrapped up; I’m still keeping it secret for when I change my mind. But, with that in mind, I’m also going to hold a spot next to it for 
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You attach the name of Centro-matic to anything and you can pretty much guarantee that someone at ATH is going to give it some time. So here we are with Static Diary, the project of Scott Danbom and the announcement of a new record. Our first listen has this careful pop approach, moving in slowly over piano lines and carefully plucked guitar strokes. There’s an almost otherworldly feel to the tune, especially with the slight tonal change that comes during the chorus…sort of reminds of Grandaddy in a sense. The self-titled debut album from Static Diary will be released on July 27th via 
With summer music listening slowing as of late, you’ve got to be on the lookout for stellar tune just beneath the hip surface, like