Author: nathan.lankford

Lone Striker Drops Blip One

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We here at ATH are huge believers in Tom Brown; he’s been a joy to cover as part of Teenage Tom Petties and Rural France, but his Lone Striker works is gifting us a glimmer of a different side of Tom. On his latest single, the track and its accompany video all encompass a walkabout; the soft snare touches provide a marching beat, albeit one that work’s at a glacial pace. But, like all things Brown, there are some finite little charms he sprinkles into his work; I’m in love with the sort of ghostly vocal sample that haunts this number. That overlapping vocal approach throughout doesn’t hurt one bit either, setting up the strings to hit you right in the heart. His self-titled album will be out on March 14th via Safe Suburban Home.

Y Is Nature Release Video for The Fool

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Woke up in search of finding something that was airy and drifting, which is where I hit this Y Is Nature track. The Norwegian project is focused on crafting spy pop, dealing with themes of suspicion and secrecy, which is clearly apparent in the vocal work on this new track. I loved the subtleties of this number, moving from a predominantly vocal performance to a late night chill pop piece, lightly bouncing upon the beat and groove. The careful craft leaves plenty of space for Tuva Svensden Hesmyr’s voice, and she owns the core of this song; she also is the character in its film. Look for Evasion, the new album, to drop this March!

They Owe Us Share All on Red

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Over the last several months, They Owe Us has been cranking out the singles from over in Sweden, and we’ve got a great new ditty for you to try on. Songwriter Kristoffer has been working in studios for years, but says a sort of recent moment of clarity led to some changes in his approach, and you can hear that paying dividends on this track. There’s an immediacy from the moment the guitars ring out upon pressing play; the track borders on an almost jangling routine, but then opens into this brooding warmth. As the chorus comes there’s a muted punch that pushes the tune into a bolder period, taking the softness into a more direct push. Give it a go.

Circling Back on King Husky

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Our friends over in Sweden have been keeping us abreast of the new music from King Husky, but I’ll be honest that this one got unfairly stuck in the bottom of the inbox. I’m aiming to rectify that this morning, with a brief shout out for the light-hearted spirit of the songwriting. There’s a sense of longing to the tune and its lyrical content, with the narrator of the track kindly looking upon a friend/lover’s mother…and it seems a sincere reflection rather than a joke one of my teenage students might tell. The chorus is sublime, with Frokedal’s backing vocals adding the most gentle of textures to the track. Enjoy.

e4444e Offer Liberation

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Wherever you find yourself today, you’ll want the hope that “Liberation” brings you. e4444e builds this atop a sampled beat and a continuous strum, creating this continuous March forward. From there, the ability to move in and out of lofty vocal notes has the song sort of cresting on wings, soaring through your speakers with this brightness that will fill your room (and heart) with a bit of warmth. This song offers you a moment to reflect, then break the chains of whatever seems to be in your way, carrying you off into a better space. This track appears on Authentic Natural Tradition, which hits on May 31st via Dinosaur City.

Above Me Prep Debut EP

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My first introduction to Rick Altieri was through his work as a member of Blue Ocean, but he’s now focused primarily on his work as Above Me. While there’s still some dabbling in the noise and explorative guitar sounds, this new single indicates a more electronic approach…whether that’s necessity or choice we may never know. Listening to the craft, there’s a lot of sonic similarities to last year’s Dummy LP, bridging the gap between the mechanical and melodic; I love the way this tune begins to open up with the vocals operating almost as an extra texture, then kind moving out into the ether. The 8 track debut EP will be out this Friday via Dandy Boy Records, but you can stream it early by clicking HERE.

Robert Ascroft Enlists Christopher Owens on New Single

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You likely heard this new track from Robert Ascroft yesterday, at least if you’re into the sort of dark pop I dig on. Ascroft is known for both his cinematic leanings and his production work, so for his new record, he’s pulled from a slew of great voices to work into his vision; he brings in Christopher Owens for this current single. There’s this dark pop croon to Owens’ performance, akin to Richard Hawley or maybe even a Jonathan Bree; it has this sort of smoke-filled lounge vibe, musically speaking, which translates to the more modern hedonistic approach Ascroft takes in the film accompaniment. It’s a striking song, so looking forward to hearing where else this will go; Echo Still Remains is out on February 14th via Hand Drawn Dracula.

Buffet Lunch Prepare Perfect Hit LP

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Amidst the shittiness of the world, we’re greeted with a bit of solace today, with Scottish outfit Buffet Lunch announcing their newest LP, Perfect Hit. They too, are in a mellowed mood, as you’ll notice by color symbolism in the track’s title, though that creates this sort of playful indifference, displaying a group locked into one another whilst vibing out. It takes nearly 2 minutes for the group to work their way out of a jam session, turning the track into this sort of whistling bit of brilliant art pop, all hanging to the cliffs of bounciness. In a way, it sort of feels like a modern take on Park Life, and I’m totally thirsty to hear the whole of the LP; it drops on April 4th via Upset the Rhythm.

Avery Friedman Announces Debut LP

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I’ll cop to the fact that it took me a minute to catch onto this Avery Friedman tune; it trickles in carefully, with a faint heartbeat and ethereal vocals entering from behind. When the vocals came in, I was intrigued, and a few seconds later, the song completely connects, adding in a bit of drum work as things unfold. In and of itself, you’d be clear to say, “sure, but I’ve heard it before,” and perhaps that’s fair. But, at the 1:38 mark, there’s this beautiful feedback buzz coursing through, and then the bottom falls out, hurtling you into this beautiful dreamland of pop magnificence. It’s a reminder that the best things come to those who wait, and if you wait until April 18th, you can grab New Thing from Friedman’s label Audio Antihero.

Johnny Maraca and the Marockers Announce Little Heart

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While I often find myself swept away with fads, I love going back to good old fashioned rock n’ roll to get my day started, which is why I’m grateful this Johnny Maraca & The Marockers tune dropped today. The group’s not necessarily pushing new boundaries, instead they choose to revel in classic nostalgia; they’re sound takes a punk ethos and applies it to the OG rock style. Johnny, for his part, carries that bravado and bite that fascinates teens and makes old fogies like me boogie in their seats. It doesn’t hurt that there’s a big allegiance to Johnny Thunders either. Look for the group to release Little Heart via K Records on April 25th.

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