Month: April 2023

Underworld And The Colour Red

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The absolute legends in electronica, to me at least, Underwold have released the video for “and the colour red”. The song uses a driving premise, minimal lyricism and trails off at the end hinting at the blend into another track, hopefully released soon. They are between performances at Coachella; those of you in the bay area should see them Friday at The Warfield.

While I have your attention about the band, be sure to listen to “Juanita 2022“, a reimagining of the front half of “Junaita/Kiteless” from Beaucoup Fish.

John Andrews & the Yawns Offer Fourth Wall

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I really love that the new John Andrews & the Yawns single begs your presence; I don’t mean physically though, as that’s clear if you’re simply pressing play. You’ve got to just sit with yourself in this tune, which, admittedly, isn’t necessarily easy nowadays. When the track opens its doors and lets you in, you’re seated in a more verbal based scenario, with Andrews’ smooth voice settling you into your seats as you await the final musical climb. Just after the 4 minute mark, those without patience might just click on to the next stream in your playlist, but if you’ve got that time to be present, sit tight as you’re treated to a nice musical excursion, filled with sweeping strings and steadied pop, allowing you to finally immerse yourself into the whole experience and break through that imaginary fourth wall. If you dig, Love for the Underdog is out April 28th on Woodsist.

Echo Ladies Sign with Rama Lama Records; Drop New Single

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One of the hotbeds of Swedish music is the stable at Rama Lama Records, who today announce the signing of Echo Ladies, along with a fresh single from the Malmo outfit. The darkened texture is set up from the get-go, with this cavernous ambiance and deep rhythmic pulse. I loved the dark-wave feel there, but the hairs on my arm didn’t raise until that guitar started jabbing into the mix, offering up this sort of post-punk texture that evolves into a dreamier world when Matilda Botwid begins to stretch the band’s performance with her voice. I love how the track just closes out emphatically too, pushing this gale-force volume right through your speakers. Looks like they’ll have a new LP before the year’s up, so we’ll keep you posted on that one!

Low Praise Share Time is Calling

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I love the way that the guitars on this new Low Praise track kind of crawl right into the picture, sort of prowling for listeners. Suddenly the sticks hit and the drums provide this insatiable rhythm that gets your body right into the groove. Once the vocals join the rest of the party, they seem like they’re trying to keep up, working with a bit of a syllabic curl not unlike many of their post-punk brethren. Where I got hooked was the anti-chorus that hits at the 1:20 mark; it’s a place where others would sell me this boisterous hook that I’d gobble up with joy. That’s the easy way out, which Low Praise didn’t offer me immediately, so I appreciate their willingness to go beyond the genre’s formulaic nature. Take a risk with me and grab a copy of Dressing, which drops on May 19th.

Dream Wife Drop Orbit Video

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If at any point in the last few years you’ve come down for SXSW, odds are one of your friends or even you were caught falling in love with London’s Dream Wife. They’ve been one of the hottest acts as show-goers marvel at Rakel’s vocal work and stage presence, with Bella and Alice holding their own too. Now we’ve got “Orbit,” which has this ripping guitar line that absolutely hooks you into the groove put down by the bobbing bass grooves. You’re going to love the playful chorus too, with some rapid lines delivered from Rakel before a few big old howls echo about your brain. They drop Social Lubrication on June 9th via Lucky Number.

Far Caspian Announces The Last Remaining Light

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When we caught Far Caspian during SXSW I wasn’t quite sure what to make of the set; I felt like I had pigeonholed Joel Johnston in that sort of post-dream pop realm. But, in that set, I got a glimpse of what was in the works with the Last Remaining Light, definitely leaving a lasting impression on me. This new single works on multiple levels, at times merging math-y tendencies with those dreamy moves, although the nature of Johnston’s voice leaves you with an element of the pastoral. It’s like the world somehow found the next Gravenhurst then forced them to become the next Pinback, and if that makes sense, you’ll totally get why I love this track. The Last Remaining Light is out July 14th.

Vanity Mirror Share Dandelion Wish

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Listening to Vanity Mirror is like taking a step into a magical time machine; you get transported to a period of pop songwriting that seems to rooted in late 60s style, albeit with a modern approach to recording and arrangements. In that approach, the duo seem to have created this purified pop that seems indifferent to the stylistic flare across the cool-kid Spotify playlist. Personally, there are certain moments in the song’s sonic changes that made me absolutely swoon, like the switch in vibe that hits at the 1:13 mark of the song. Having recently announced their debut, Puff, you can expect more classic pop from the group on May 12th.

Mo Troper Drops Another Pop Nugget: Stream For You to Sing

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We’re barely removed from the release of MTV in the Fall of last year, but Mo Troper never seems to slow-down, and why would he? His latest effort has this intertwining bit of guitar weaving this quilt of glam, lo fi and crunchy indie rock; it’s almost a stomper, with tons of classic guitar flare hitting the high notes. Mo’s distinctive voice shines brightly from the textured mix of rock n’ roll, like a beacon of light guiding you along the path of rock n’ roll pleasure. Word on the street is this tune will feature on Mo’s next great record; it’s going to great. Track available courtesy of Lame-O Records.

Wolfschmidt Share Suffocated

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As we’ve likely mentioned 100s of times on ATH, it’s often near impossible to find bands who can create a style and sound completely their own. Well I think I’ve found one today with this stunning new single called “Suffocated” from Gothenberg, Sweden based outfit Wolfschmidt. The driving force behind the song is clearly the next level drum work which interplays beautifully with the shoegaze style of the guitars and hushed vocals. Hopefully this is the only the beginning of great tracks from Wolfschmidt.

Greg Mendez Releases Two New Singles: Best Behavior + Hope You’re Doing Okay

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It seems like there are a lot of folks out there falling in love with Greg Mendez, and with these latest singles hitting today, I imagine there will be more folks digging through Mendez work. Honestly, as a blogger for the last 15 years or so, I’ve admittedly used the Elliott Smith comparison a lot, but in these two songs, the album’s final two tracks, I feel as if we’re as close as we might ever get to finding another voice so meaningful. There’s this fragility in Greg’s voice, something that just lets his words hang effortlessly in the air, waiting to find a person who needs the comfort his voice will offer. All of this is layered carefully atop a light strum, giving off that intimacy that makes you feel as if you’re in on the secret. Greg Mendez, the album, will be out on May 5th via Forged Artifacts/Devil Town Tapes.

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