Month: February 2021

Waves of Dread Release Endless EP

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Since they began a few years ago, I’ve been increasingly pleased by Waves of Dread; they seem to operate outside the confines of traditional indie media, instead building their name on their mysterious online presence. They continue to build momentum musically too, having just dropped this great Endless EP; it opens with this epic 7 minute experimental tune, wavering between tradition and nuanced pop. Traditionalists in the shoegaze arena will likely find their pleasure in the closing track “Twilight,” but as for me, I’m staking my claim to “Way It Is;” I loved the guitar sounds that quickly peel back for this seductive, soft vocal portrayal. You can’t go wrong listening to these tunes.

CIEL Share Pretty Face

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CIEL had one of my favorite tracks of 2020, and they don’t seem like they want to lose that crown in 2021, dropping in this delightful new single full of dreamy charms. Michelle Hendriks’ voice will definitely encourage a recall to Alvvays, and that’s never a bad thing on this end. Musically, the band take a classic doo wop brand of sugary pop soda, then coat it with a little bit of fuzz to blankety you in melody. Guitars shred in the distance midway, proving the point that this is more than just a little treat for your ears. This is the dream pop jam you didn’t know you needed, but now you do!

Model Village Announce World of Carp

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We hadn’t heard from Cambridge outfit Model Village since their 2015 LP, Healing Centre, but it looks as if the band are back at it, with another record up their sleeves. Lily Rose has taken over vocal duties for the entirety of this forthcoming release, and her present is more than known in the performance below; it’s the tour de force that seemingly creates the movement of this track, looping back and forth as those jagged guitar riffs aim to keep pace. Nice little backing tracks build in some textured melody, weaving in playful guitar licks and bouncing monosyllables as the group gallop to a close. Another fun tune that should force you to keep an eye out for the release of World of Carp, out on March 5th.

Sasha and the Valentines Share Witches Video

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We tried to hip you to Sasha and the Valentines when they dropped their Green EP back in 2019, and now that there is a new LP on the horizon, we reckon you ought to hear for yourself why we’re so excited. I think it’ll be easy to draw some comparisons to early Beach House, particularly if you’re pulling your ears close to the blossoming of Sarah Addi’s vocal performance. Sure, those similarities can’t be denied, but I love the way there’s a bit more of a pull back on the reigns from the Austin outfit; they’re kind of allowing that sort of expansive sound to roll out across the great Texas landscape, rather than force hooks down your throat. Listen to the sound flow, like the smoke from the end of this song, billowing through out your speakers and into the great musical universe. So You Think You Found Love will be out on April 16th via Oof Records.

Dry Cleaning Announce New Long Leg

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Back in November the indie cognoscenti were raving about “Scratchcard Lanyard,” and now Dry Cleaning finally have the announcement of their debut LP, New Long Leg. With it comes a new single, again taking indie rock on their own terms. Musically, it begins with this sort of propulsive dancefloor rhythm, though Florence Shaw’s vocal delivery hold things back, almost dragging the song to a slower pace so that the band supporting her can craft and manipulate sounds. The rhythm section continues their movement, but the guitar work begins to take on a more post-punk sort of explanation; it reminds me a lot of the sonic soundscapes being crafted by Wire in their later releases, angular guitars dancing about in contrast to the rest of the song’s vibe. Definitely an interesting take on modern rock n’ roll, for which I’m 100% in favor; they’re debut drops on April 2nd via 4AD.

American Culture Share Title Track For My Animals

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I remember sitting in my dorm room in the late 90s listening to an Elf Power record when “Loverboy’s Demise” came on; there was something about it that had this lo-fi pop sensibility that just felt like home; it felt like that’s where I belonged. Why does that matter some 20 years later? Well, few bands have matched that feeling…and still fewer songs…that is until I found this American Culture track in the old inbox. It’s dirty, like it needs a good scrub, but the core is so catchy and leaves me coming back time and time again to find that same feeling. If you’re looking for your musical home, then perhaps you’d be best served by ordering the new For My Animals, which drops on March 19th via HHBTM.

Toledo Share Sunday Funday Video

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This Friday Toledo will be dropping their brand new Jockeys of Love EP, and as we near, the duo have opted to share another great single to tickle your ears. This one offers a playful video to accompany the serious subject matter of dealing with alcohol dependency in new relationships. For me, the joy of the project is the way they apply delicate brush strokes to their vocal delivery; take a listen at the syllabic rise just before the minute mark…a nice pop nugget that gets dropped in from time to time throughout the track. As the song fades to a close, the music just has this bubbling effervescence that reminds you of all the joy the previous three minutes brought you on their listen! The new EP is out on Friday via Telefono.

Neil Brogan Shares Holiday from Myself

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One of the many perks of Bandcamp Fridays has been seeing all these incredible artists take advantage of the situation to make up for lost touring revenues by dropping new songs outside of the traditional album cycle, like the most recent tune from Neil Brogan. I’ve always loved his work, as this web site can surely vouch, and while I’ve been a fan of his previous works with Sea Pinks, his solo work over the last year’s been equally as exciting. This particular tune has this great little chorus that oddly reminds me of Pete Yorn at his best, brandishing pop rock troubadour hooks you’ll put on a mix for years to come.

Katy Kirby Shares Portals Video

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Katy Kirby will release Cool Dry Place next week via Keeled Scales, but as we approach that date, there’s another single to share illustrating the range of the record. While “Traffic” gave us a playful pop side of Kirby, and the album’s title track was a little more expansive, this new one feels super intimate and personal. The song is all about Katy’s vocals stretching over a solitary piano line, solemnly addressing an unknown character. A close hear will hear a faint tinkering of what appears to be bells and out of tune strings, just filling out the little dark corners of the track, with every detail given full attention. I loved the tonal push around the 2:30 mark, where it feels like the recording was done in some old wooden cabin with a lone piano and a mic. It’s a beautiful addition to the forthcoming LP, which drops on February 19th.

Quality Used Cars Share To Wendy Love Steve

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While having worked in the Australian music scene for some time, Francis Tait finally has a project to call his own, Quality Used Cars. On February 19th we’ll all be treated to Good Days/Bad Days via Spoilsport Records, and here we’ve got another single that might grab you. Francis has a very matter-of-fact delivery, distinct in tone and style, which is one of those things you take with you when you walk away from this track. I like the subtlety of the song’s he’s writing too; they’ve got these brief little pop nuggets that bubble to the surface during the chorus, as it does here, but its almost like a brilliant fireside storytelling from a great Australian bard. Been really feeling this one and here’s to hoping you will too.

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