Month: June 2024

Ever Lovin Jug Band Ready Move That Thing

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Everything old is new again, and so it seems with rock n’ roll, as the last week we’ve covered several tunes hitting on the doo-wop trend of yore; it was Teenage Tom Petties last week, and this week it’s Canada’s Ever-Lovin Jug Band. You can likely find some garage rock influences hanging in there, but there’s this freeing joy that comes in boatloads on this single, whether that’s the vocal work, both overlapping and backing, or those playful handclaps rhythm elements, it’s hard not to get nostalgic and flash back to when rock n’ roll was still young! They’ll be releasing their new Move That Thing LP on July 19th.

Another Hit From Bad Moves

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Nathan and I were both pumped when D.C. based outfit Bad Moves mad a triumphant return back in April of this year. They are such an easy band to root for with catchy indie rock/pop jams and a genuine feel good vibe from all of their music. This new track “Hallelujah” dropped this morning, and of course it simply had to be shared and played on repeat. Again, this band is so easy to get behind and I straight can’t see how you wouldn’t love the energy from this song. Please do stream it below.

Bad Moves will release this track as part of a new album entitled Wearing Out the Refrain which will drop on September 13th via Don Giovanni Records. Pre-orders are live now.

Feeling Figures Announces New Album

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If you were living under a rock, or not reading ATH, you might have unfortunately missed Feeling Figures marvelous Migration Magic LP (we tried to warn you!). But, you can do yourself an immediate favor and enjoy the Montreal outfits newest single from their sophomore LP, Everything Around You. Their ability to allow their influences to cohabitate within the confines of one track is what puts them on the pedestal, waiting to be knocked off by challengers; this tune has this bewitching pop brood to it, smashed against a wall of distortion and devil-may-care rock n’ roll moments. I loved when the 46 second mark hits and there’s this distortion wall, punctuated by joint vocal harmonies that illustrate the band’s ability to control every nuance in their craft. Everything Around You is a must have; it drops on September 27th via K Records/Perennial Death.

Peel Dream Magazine Shares Lie in the Gutter

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After several albums for the ATH heralded Slumberland Records, Peel Dream Magazine are moving over to Topshelf Records for their new LP. Today we get this delicious little tune that’s going to be hard not to fawn over. Joseph gives up the vocal duties on this one, and the rolling pulse of the synths/keys definitely is going to have folks pulling out their “sounds like Stereolab” cards. You can certainly hear where the roots of the project have evolved into a more openly pop structure, thus capable of seducing even the hardest to please indie fans; I can certainly see where folks who love Broadcast or Dummy might find this as a nice intersection if they were unfamiliar with the band. There’s a bunch of tour dates too, so hopefully we’ll get to hear a lot from the forthcoming Rose Main Reading Room, out September 4th.

Brontez Purnell Trio Shares Forgive Me Philip Video

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Brontez Purnell has been at it a really long time, whether we’re talking about his solo work, his old Young Lovers stuff or, today, the Brontez Purnell Trio. He’s been on Sub Pop, written several books, and definitely is an artist that should be revered, so let’s crank up this fresh single form his new project with Matty Fasano and Josephine Network. Personally, I loved the snappiness of the tune, instantly infectious as the snare pops along with the sharp cuts from the guitar work. Brontez has a distinct delivery, but the sun shines on the tune once the whole group joins in to sing through the chorus. When the suns out, Brontez is going to bring the fun out…and it’s out in full below.

Classic Pop Rock from Ceylon Sailor

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Woke up this morning to this fresh tune from New York’s Ceylon Sailor; it immediately reminded me of Nada Surf in the way it bridged pop radio and indie vibes. You’ll hear dangling bits of fuzz on the guitars, rounding out the sound to soften the distortion for listeners, while the vocals drive home a melodic center that you’ll devour, at times even stretching into an emo-adjacent feel. After I keep going back here to find myself in the land of repeat listens, I can’t help but see it as the middle ground between Nada Surf and Jimmy Eat World (when they were great), and I think that’s the best place to start your day!

Soot Sprite Share I Went Swimming

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Over in the UK, Specialist Subject Records have been dropping some fire over the last few years; they’ve been behind various releases from Witching Waves, Fresh, Martha and more…and now there’s Soot Sprite. Songwriter Elise Cook takes on the subject of shutting down amidst signs of a trouble in a relationship; the dark subject matter fits perfectly as the band wrap their torrent of distorted guitars upon the listener. Cook’s voice sails throughout, occasionally recoiling, as one might be wont to do in a relationship. A powerfully abrasive jam with a pop rock center, be sure to look for the group’s new 7″, which drops July 26th.

Sinai Vessel Shares Laughing Single

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This summer’s all about sharing time with friends, relaxing in lawn chairs with great tunes pumping from the stereo, and your playlist should include this new track from Asheville’s Sinai Vessel. When listening through this single, you’ll be drawn to Caleb Cordes voice, like a firefly to the light, pulling you in with its intimacy; I think of John K. Samson or Davey von Bohlen, particularly when the high notes are hit. The song snakes its way around Cordes, with accompaniment lifting the tune’s spirit, though careful to not overshadow his voice; that guitar sliding in the distance is the perfect moment to rock back in your chair and gaze into the Summer night. The band release their new record, I Sing, on July 26th via Keeled Scales, followed by a huge US tour in August/September.

Being Dead Announce Eels

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When Horses Would Run hasn’t even been out one year, yet Being Dead is ready to return with a brand new batch of tunes to bang out across America. Having watched the band for years (and maybe putting out a 7″), the first 45 seconds or so completely encapsulates why they’re so endearing; they pummel your ears with these huge riffs, yet while you rock, you’re completely caught off-guard by their ability to seamlessly blend in hook after hook after hook…just listen to the directional change at 52 second mark. They continue with their non-linear songwriting, moving in a more melodic folk group direction around the 1:02 mark, before soaring through those distorted metal riffs as cymbals shatter in the distance. It all melds into this slow draw that closes, giving the listener a moment to absorb and reflect. But, if you’re catching them live, as you’ll be able to this Fall, they won’t give you that rest, as they’ll be bounding off into another song before you can catch your breath. Look for Eels via Bayonet on September 27th.

Giant Day Share Ignore the Flood

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Up until now, it felt very much like you could hear the Elephant 6 lineage in the earliest work from Giant Day, the new project from Derek Almstead (Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power, etc) and Emily Growden. Their latest single and video completely turn the tables, however, pushing this proto-pop, brimming with a buoyant bass line that builds in a bob for the listener. But, Almstead’s expertise as a multi-instrumentalist allows him to create this pop quilt, whether that’s carefully bent guitar lines or synthetic notes that aid in the driving rhythm. Still, you’ll be seduced by Growden’s delivery, smoothly sliding her softened sound right in the midst of the musical melodies, bewildering the listener with the story of the Johnstown flood of 1889! Their debut, Glass Narcissus, will be out July 25th via Elephant 6 Recording Co.

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