Month: July 2023

S.L. Houser Shares Dotted Line Single

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I first feel in love with S.L. Houser when she was the lead songwriter in Austin’s Lowin back in the days; I think everyone loved the bands blend of great guitar licks and pop tendencies. As of late, she’s been spending her time holed up working on the forthcoming Hibiscus EP. For my two cents, the way the song’s have been crafted illustrate her grasp on the songwriting, offering tons of empty space, with each spot filled in meticulously, adding maximal emotion. Whether you find the back and forth sway of the bass intoxicating or the twinkling synths that guide us through that cavernous space, you can’t help but notice the fine detailing. We can expect that new EP to drop this fall via Spaceflight Records.

Waves of Dread Return with New Single

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Having been on a rapid release schedule a few years ago, Waves of Dread suddenly went quiet, keeping to themselves…until now. They return with a new single that feels like the dark beauty that crested in the late 90s; it feels like Far or Hum in a way, hitting you with really softened vocals while the volume of guitars pushes your ears towards bursting. Still, while they flirt with melodic tendencies, they’e never been afraid to kind of up the ante and create extracurricular layers of noise and sound to build in texture, which is evident throughout this song’s latter half. A joyous listen if you get to know this tune.

Last Week’s Jams (7.17 – 7.21)

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We’re still in the middle of a great year of music, and as we hit that sweet spot, there seem to be more tracks coming out every day; we try to cover as much as we can, but admittedly, we’re not perfect! It was really nice to see Emma Anderson of Lush pop her head up with a brand new track from her forthcoming solo LP. Personally, I loved that new Pachyman jam, as that guy rules and I’m totally hoping everyone catches on to his vibe. A little Austin love for Holy Wave who continue to impress with the sounds of their new LP. Then there’s old ATH faves like Pia Fraus and Tan Cologne, plus the Who Is She supergroup making the cut too. Browse, stream, enjoy.

Tan Cologne Share Visitation Video

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If you’ve been following these poorly written pages over the last few years, our adoration for Tan Cologne has been pretty obvious, so whenever something new pops up, you better believe I’m going to chime right in with my thoughts. Today, we caught wind of a new single from the duo, a preview of an EP they recorded while holding a residency in Italy. This tune is penned as a communication with otherworldly beings, providing a meditation on the meaning of pathways and borderlands in our lives. Musically, it’s as shadowy as ever, with every little note just carefully rising. You can hear light cymbal work and little synth washes moving in and out from the depths of this musical trench, crafting this intangible piece of beauty that seamlessly slips through your hands and your mind. We’ll keep you posted as we hear more about the release of the band’s residency EP via Labrador.

The Garment District Ready New LP

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Our friends over at HHBTM will be releasing a new record from the Garment District (Jennifer Baron of Ladybug Transistor) this September, and there’s been a delightful single fluttering about you would likely enjoy. There’s about a minute of ambiance, opening the video and flirting with imagery, but, it just seems to be hanging on the edges, eventually fading away to let the song run in with this mixture of bounding pop and psychedelia; singer Lucy Blehars voice shines through it all, hitting these crystalline notes that land perfectly in the mix. The track moves back and forth between bits of softly curled elegance and that stomping psych boogie, so you get all my favorite pieces tied into this musical trip that rewards time and time again. If you’re interested, the band drop Flowers Telegraphed to All Parts of the World this September, so grab it HERE.

Emma Anderson (Lush) Announces Debut LP

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It seems weird that someone with the pedigree of Emma Anderson is just now releasing her debut solo record, but seeing as I love those Lush records, I’ll gladly spend some time with a songwriter I feel like a lot of folks have overlooked. According to the press release, it seems Emma has been sitting with a lot of these songs since the reformation of Lush, but it took some encouragement for her to take them up again as a solo artist. Honestly, this seems like it fits perfectly into the climate of the current times; the texture alone feels like its carefully lifting Emma’s voice into the listener’s ears, filling in everything behind the careful jangle and churns of guitar. It’s crazy too, as this just feels timeless in a sense, like its rooted in nostalgia, yet updated to meet the masses in the middle. Sonic Cathedral will release Pearlies this October.

Quality Used Cars Share Seven Minute Opus

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There’s something magnificent in the way Francis Tait is executing his songwriting goals, particularly with his band Quality Used Cars. On the band’s latest single, it moseys into the bar, brimming with a sort of Aussie swagger; the track charms and draws you into the narration. At times, you feel like you’re in some old honky-tonk, being serenaded by Francis, but then its like the rest of the band jumped up on stage and you get this smoldering burn that’s hitting home with this Texas boy. The benefit of the song running over the cup, so to speak, is that you get these different little switches, like the track’s middling melodic pursuit, opening the latter half of the track to more of a solemn plod. Spending time with this track alone will immediately encourage you to go grab Quality of Life, the new LP from Spoilsport Records.

Another Hit From Postdata

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Paul Murphy has really been on a tear musically over the last several years with his now full time project known as POSTDATA. A couple of years ago he dropped one of my albums of the year, which included one of my favorite songs of 2021, “Inside Out.” Now into 2023, Murphy has already released the poppier tune “Mine the Sea,” and returns yet again today with this more mellow beauty called “Try.” The track is sure to hit you in the heart feels today as it slowly grows organically into a lovely crescendo with empowering lyrics.

POSTDATA’s new album Run Wild is due out on 9/22 via Paper Bag Records. Pre-orders are live now.

Who Is She Share 96 Ghouls

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Who Is She is going to be on everyone’s playlist this week I reckon, as the band’s a supergroup made up of members of Chastity Belt, Lisa Prank and Tacocat, leaving us with the impression that there’s no way you can’t like this! You immediately get this bob and weave from the bass line as you press play, flirting with that sort of frantic post-punk as the guitars knife their way into the picture. Two vocal pieces impact your listening, with a sedate vocal in the front of the mix, while you get an emphatic group chant jumping in to punch up the style. I’ve only heard one track, and I know I’ll be grabbing their Goddess Energy LP; it drops on August 25th via Father Daughter Records.

Talking Kind Share Trouble, Prep Debut LP

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I got turned onto Pat Graham awhile back when he was playing Spraynard (thanks to the good folks at Square of Opposition), but now Pat’s working on his solo stuff under the name Talking Kind. This new single is definitely something special for those that just want a good ballad to gently run across your living space. The strum work is nice, with Graham’s voice taking on these really soft notes that are likely endearing to those in love with classic pop punk/emo sounds. It’s a little bit of self-deprecation too, with Pat copping to his inability to keep his mouth closed, which has its own set of charms. If you’re digging, It Did Bring Me Down is out September 8th via Lauren Records.

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