Month: August 2024

A Place to Bury Strangers Share You Got Me Video

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For all the walls of noise and discord they’ve sowed over the years, it’s nice to see that A Place to Bury Strangers still know how to turn a pop trick or two, as they do in their latest single. This tune began with a jagged run of guitar notes, creating a running pattern that has you chasing the track down. Now, just because the wall of noise that typically accompanies the band’s work is pulled back, doesn’t mean it’s all puppies and rainbows; there’s still an industrial darkness to their craft, and it builds, particularly towards the latter half where some of the notes almost seem lost along their path. Nice to still hear a band throw some wrinkles in their craft; looking forward to hearing Synthesizer when it hits on October 4th via Dedstrange.

Berlin Tourist Shares Get Out Single

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You know I like to pop over to Australia every now and then, just to check out what’s cool over there, which is where I discovered Berlin Tourist. This act is the solo project of Tom Lee, who, unlike many of his peers in the area, seems to be channeling a bit of Blank Dogs and other like-minded punk industrialists. An angular guitar line runs the musical show, while the synthesized beat helps keep the pace, pushing the guitars and the vocals to really go along with the fun. Maybe could use a little pump up in the volume, or some mystery, but a fun Monday jam to crank up around the house.

Gurry Wurry Offers Hairline Single

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Scottish artist Gurry Wurry is fairly new on the scene, having released a debut album last year, brimming with what I might call no-pop. There’s certainly an allegiance to pop structures, particularly in the songwriting patterns and adherence to curling melodious vocals. But, the pacing almost makes you feel a bit lost, like the track is struggling to keep up with itself, forcing your to sit down and adjust your ears as you realize that the plodding nature is purposeful, an ode to an individualized brand of pop music. Happy for Now is the title of the new album, slated for released on September 20th.

Teasea Shares Always Single

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There’s an astronomical sensation that arrives when you press play on this new Teasea track; the cavernous nature of the distorted guitars contrasted against the bright notes hidden in the mix make you feel weightless, drifting beneath an ocean of stars. You’re falling away, until the vocals enter the picture, tethering you to your reality. Despite the weighted nature of the tune and its ominous tunes, you can almost feel a gradual sense of hope, particularly in the way the vocals hit the melodies and the string arrangements build this crescendo of wistfulness. Definitely a nice visit into the other-worldy region of ambient shoegaze sorts.

Best Bets Share Spooky Signals Video

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We were ecstatic when we got news that there was a new record on the way from Best Bets this year; the first single was reminiscent of new member Joe’s work in Salad Boys, but this one dives full on into blissed out pop rock. You’ll hear two distinctive guitar lines riding through, one creating this curtain of distortion while the other kicks off in the front of the mix, dancing a little jangling jig. There’s a cooled earnestness on the vocals, almost feeling like you’ve got al little hope left for you in the world. The Hollow Husk of Feeling will pleasantly fall into our laps on September 27th via Meritorio Records.

Last Week’s Jams (8.5 – 8.9)

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Another week, and another weird day where I posted more than one person should, but alas, there has been a lot of really great music of late. So, below you’ve got our weekly playlist, sort of summing up where we ended last week, before we head into this new one. We had a really great Rock n’ Recipe interview with former ATX band Blood, plus some more local love for Letting Up Despite Great Faults. Covered some great new music from Naked Roommate, Wut and Lunar Vacation, then ended the week with one of my favorite acts, Constant Follower. There’s tons of music in between too, and we’ll be back again with more following these messages.

Constant Follower Return with Whole Be + New Album

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Staying with our slow morning vibes here, this new Constant Follower is a reminder of the majesty that swarms around Stephen McAll. There’s always something spiritual in McAll’s voice, as it’s been the lighthouse in the storm for years, but as the tune guides us towards reflection on our own imperfections, you find yourself moved without ever having taken a step. And, as per constant with Constant Follower, the accents added to the craft add these layers of depth that leave you bewildered, almost in awe at how ornate the music feels, while still feeling powerful. This is the first listen from The Smile You Send Out Returns to You, which was recorded here in Texas; it will be out early next year via Last Night from Glasgow.

Vilde Shares a Hideous Win Single

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Very much in my feelings today, with lots of changes going both in regards to family, socially and employment, so reminding myself to take a breath and just soak in the world around me is best served when there’s an appropriate soundtrack, like the work of Vilde. The latest single from the next Vilde record explores the album’s theme: “a pre-written narrative inevitably drifts astray in an ever-changing world.” This is a perfect expression of my morning feels, soaking the ideas and thoughts that have, today, gone askew. All of it is dressed with an intimate guitar (another album focal point), while the vocals embrace a human fragility tying all the nuanced bits together.

Wolfschmidt Share Crisis Single

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Twisted and turned into a need for some crunchy rock this morning, though I’ll never shy away from a nice vocal, thus why this Wolfschmidt single’s hitting home. You’ll hear the feathered curl of melody working throughout the song, carefully tucked beneath the wall of noise built up by the Swedish outfit. For me, the crashing of the riffs feels more like a 90s alternative radio lean, so as a 90s teen, that’s definitely something that resonates with my listening habits. They continue those ripping lines as they chaotically bring the song to a dramatic close, pumping up the volume and mixing up speeds so you’re head spins until the track comes to an abrupt stop!

Shady Cove Share Midwest Video

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After comparing Shady Cove to Wilson-Philips, I still can’t walk away from that comparison. But, what I can say is they’ve continued to take that dual vocal work and branch their sound into something that feels timeless. There’s a heavenly synth wash throughout this tone, the sort that you definitely notice, though it never detracts from the focus, especially when the guitar lines cascade and dance a bit in the mixture of swirling sonics. I do appreciate how they’re flirting with those of us with dreampop inclinations, yet they hold onto their own instincts, which keeps a little uniqueness in their craft. Part II will be released on August 30th.

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