Month: August 2024

Bright Eyes Share Rainbow Overpass

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Perhaps its just my own nostalgic leaning, but it feels like Conor Oberst is channeling his late 90s/early 00s work; he sounds youthful and vibrant on this new single, which surprises, as he seemed weary the last time we caught him here in Austin. There’s even the trademark yelps coming out in this song, sort of offering a reminder of the exuberance and drive that possessed him in his earliest writing days. And best of all, it’s all being pushed through a rock aesthetic, so it has just a hint of freshness. Will gladly keep revisiting this song as we anticipate the new Bright Eyes album, Five Dice, All Threes, out on October 20th.

Verboten Announce Debut Album

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A story nearly 40 years in the making, Verboten have reunited to finally unleash their debut album, albeit with a new drummer. The band, on my end, get props for featuring two teachers in the group, particularly as this site was started by two teachers. And sure, Jason Narducy is going to get a lot of recognition, but you can’t crank a hit a rocker like this if you don’t have a solid band behind you. Those thundering drum hits throughout serve as a reckoning for what’s in store on their debut album, not to mention their service as a metronome that allows the rest of the group to swirl and noisily bang about. Their self titled debut will be out on October 4th.

Phantom Handshakes Share Apart Video

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Through the first two singles from the new Phantom Handshakes LP, you could see the progress/growth from their earlier work. This go round, they seem to be delving into a bit darker territory in a sense, which we don’t mind one single bit, particularly as the execution of the sound around Federica’s work is on point. If you press play, you’re greeted by a growling wall of distortion, though it’s pushed into the far-off background, in favor of the sharper guitar stabs up front. But, both subside, leaving only the rhythm section and an atmospheric wind blowing across the tune, all of it creating more of an anxiety-ridden haunted house vibe, which feels like fairly new territory. All that said, there’s still a pop core, that’ll keep you coming back to grab a listen to Sirens at Golden Hour.

Emma Russack Shares That’s Not Free

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One of my favorite voices from Australia, which surprisingly hasn’t quite caught on over in the States is that of Emma Russack. She’s readying the release of About the Girl, an album that seems filled with reflections of her past; this new tune, for instance, is a nod to the lesson that “winning at any cost/that’s not free.” All of it is put to work on a light-hearted strum and a wash of key work, while Russack gets to narrate her experience for the listener; I just love the calmed cool, as she seems so effortless behind the microphone, even when hanging syllables high in pitch. About the Girl is out August 22nd via Dinosaur City.

Letting Up Despite Great Faults Share Dress

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Not sure why we have to wait until October to hear all of this new Letting Up Despite Great Faults record, but I will happily sit in wait, as the band have released what might be my favorite tune from the record today. There’s just something about the immediacy in this tune that soothes my indiepop itches, and the way it opens then picks up with drums and speed atop the steadying beat samples. This is that sort of unassuming brand that feels like soaking in the mist of a ginormous waterfall, a rainbow hanging between you and gallons of waterfall, filling your soul with joyous simplicity. Reveries will be out (finally!!!) on October 11th.

Classic Psych Rock from Fudosa

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When the whole psychedelic era had a modern revisiting, it was definitely cool, getting steeped in smoke-filled rooms while bands locked into their hedonistic grooves. But, it quickly jumped into cliche, as everyone was doing it. I’ve tuned out a lot of it, though New Mexico’s Fudosa have sparked my interest with this 7 minute slow burner. They don’t shy away from the groove, as the bass is locked in from the get-go, but it’s all the “devil-may-care” attitude that they embrace moving forward that has me holding tight. Guitar notes bend and break, knifing through the complexity crafted for exploration, while the vocals seem more like echoes through the rolling mountains of New Mexico. Check out the tune and then visit their latest LP, Transmutations.

Adrianne Lenker Shares Bonus Track from Bright Future

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It’s been a really great year for the intersection of folk/country and indie rock…with great new stuff from Waxahatchee and Merce Lemon, but one of those solid standbys has always been Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker. Today she shares a brand new single that was left over from the recording sessions for Bright Future. This song feels like the heritage of the style rooted in it playful strum that provides both melody and rhythm, with a bit of contrasting dual vocals to build up the sing-song nature, like a group of friends sitting about indulging in their favorite tunes. That added fiddle doesn’t hurt one bit either; listen to the single below!

Ceylon Sailor Share Lines Seem Severed

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Now that we’re awake over here, it’s time to crank out the jams, like this new single from New York’s Ceylon Sailor. The band, the project of KM Sigel, is heavily influenced by the sound of early Merge Records, driven by huge hooks and energetic rock vibes; you can definitely hear elements of nods to a slew of 90s rock, namely Superchunk. If you’re looking for earnestness, it’s here in heaps, carrying this huge wall of pop promise, that soars as soon as you hit that chorus; there’s a softness there though too, which is one of the reasons I’ve been so drawn to it, as I’m certainly a pop sucker! Crank it up!

Ece Era Preps Debut LP + Shares You Know What Goes Down

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Woke up a little bit foggy this morning, and in that found solace in the escapism that is the latest tune from Ece Era. The song and video are all about escapism, but in a more philosophical manner, encouraging us to put aside the societal constraints forced upon us, turning towards an escape and the word “no.” All of it rides upon this thick beat that manages to propel the track going forward, though you’ll notice that it begins to sink behind as the shimmering wash of atmosphere creeps into focus. The debut album will be dropping this Fall from 2MR, so we’ll keep you posted there.

Eades Return With Loose Ciff’s Edge

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Leeds based starlets Eades have been gracing the pages of this here site for well on 4-5 years with more praise and song postings than I care to count. Since their last Delusion Spree LP from 2022, we hadn’t heard much from the band so we we’re of course excited when this new track “Loose Cliff’s Edge” came across the submission’s desk. This one is all about that slow build across 4 minutes of an epic rise towards an eventual giant, rock n roll payoff. You’ll love it.

Eades will release this track as part of a new EP entitled Fight or Flight due out August 30th on Bam Bam Records

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