Author: nathan.lankford

Gus Baldwin and the Sketch Tell Us What the Freaks Say

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Up until now, we’ve been presented with Gus Baldwin and the Sketch terrorizing your speakers; they’ve brought frantic pop to the masses, hyperactively rushing through quick bursts of punk. But, on their brand new single, the band open the door to reveal the chewy pop middle of their punk lollipop. It’s a bold statement amidst a rocking run of tunes, and while they do touch into some power ballad moments, there’s still that bit of tenacity lurking through the song’s end. This will give us all a chance to take a breath when we crank the Sketch all the way to 10 (11 is too cliche); they’ll also be touring the Eastern US throughout April!

Split Moon Drop More Clouds Single

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Having been mostly quiet the last few years, Split Moon return with a spaced out jam that hints at their forthcoming record, hitting some of the sweet spots of their last LP then letting those sound radiate into something fresh. From the get-go, there’s this guitar line cascading on the horizon, shooting in across the sky while a steady riff delivers the backbone of the song. The vocals move in carefully, with a slight melodic nod to the Jesus and Mary Chain, then letting the tune burst and bloom into an arrogant bit of space rock before returning the song back to Earth. They’ll drop More Clouds More Stars on March 7th via Ghost Tower Records.

Jeffrey Lewis Announces the Even More Freewheelin’ Jeffrey Lewis

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Seems like the perfect time for a new Jeffrey Lewis album, particularly one with this new single/video that reminds us all that we can’t escape shit hitting the fan, no matter how hard we try. The tune is set up with this springing piano bouncing in the background, giving the strum a bit of a punch, all the while Lewis plays with his creative storytelling. It all culminates in the sing-along moment of “Ow, fuck, that hurt,” which is now required to be sung at full blast when you attend a Jeffrey Lewis show in the near future. The Even More Freewheelin Jeffrey Lewis will be out on March 21st via Don Giovanni.

Rattle Share Ritual Video

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Nottingham’s drumming duo, Rattle, have a new record coming out on February 28th, and their latest single, which is the album’s opener, is as hypnotic as it’s title would indicate. They quickly settle into their musical groove, offering up eerie vocal notes that echo and then disappear into the air, perhaps a nod to the track’s influence, the Boleskin House in Scotland. Things operate in a similar territory through the first minute, until a verse enters with the refrain “a part of who you are” rings out. They begin to add more texture, working in cymbals as well as the vocals to the tune, fleshing things out beyond five minutes. You can grab their Encircle LP via Upset the Rhythm on February 28th.

New Video from FACS

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In a world where immediacy seemingly comes off as the most impactful, I’ve been relishing acts like FACS of late, as they tend to offer glimpses of hooks and melody, while turning their backs on the instant gratification. Their latest single operates with these sliding guitar notes warping around snare and cymbal snaps; they soon embrace a bit of melody before opening up the spoken notes of the vocals. As the progress is made, the vocals do get a stab and blast of emphasis, then it all recedes to let the song embrace its warped guitar mingling, then break down into a stretch of creative noise, echoing with tension rather than building walls of sound. It’s a bit more of a pensive approach, and I’m definitely grateful for the core thought process in the craft; look for Wish Defense on February 7th via Trouble in Mind Records.

Circling Back on SKLOSS

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Amidst the hubbub of last week, I neglected to highlight this new single from Austin’s SKLOSS. The brooding nature and slow build are one of the core elements of their new LP that makes their debut LP so gratifying; if you’re wont for immediacy and easy hooks, skip on my friends. Karen’s vocals provide this ghostly echo, all the while she’s pummeling the kit. Sandy’s on fire for his part, letting those riffs flow with this natural doom sentiment that crashes in waves against the speakers. I mean, watch the video and you’ll see how emphatic noise can wake the elderly! Their debut, The Pattern Speaks, hits on March 7th via Fuzz Club.

Accessory Share Single Announce Tour

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As you probably know, we’re the definitive fans of Dehd over here at ATH, so you’d be surprised that I am late on the new tune from Jason’s solo project, Accessory. This single is a far cry from Dehd, thus why it’s craft is so intoxicating, seeing how far he stretches himself sonically. I can hear similarities to acts like Panda Bear, at least in the construction, but I also here remnants of various Spiritualized albums in this, not to mention some of the drifting slo-core albums that are upstairs on my record shelves. All this joy comes with the announcement of a brief NorthEast tour kicking off at the end of this week! Keep your eyes out; he’s coming your way!

The Men Drop PO Box 96

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I’ll admit, as much as we loved Open Your Heart and the early works of the Men, I sometimes need a reminder of how rad their entire catalog is, like when they drop a new ripper right into my lap. This new single is an immediate screamer, kind of barreling down the highway with this bravado and attitude that’s reminiscent of New York Dolls, only amped up with a bit of anger and spite. Maybe they’re angry at me forgetting how fucking rad they can be? I’m not sure, but I do know that Buyer Beware is definitely on my list of anticipated records for this February; it drops on the 28th via Fuzz Club.

Edith Frost Offers Nothing Comes Around

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Since we’re all indoors down here in Austin, with pseudo-snow coating the ground, feels like we should rep this new Edith Frost tune, since the artist is currently one of our own. Her first album in nearly 20 years reveals a songwriter who doesn’t seem to have lost a bit of the magic, still playing in between the lines of sharp guitar stabs, rolling drums and nuanced strokes. There are certain elements of her voice that recall the Breeders, though there’s this child-like exuberance in it, coyly turning notes into little treasures for the listener to open up. This new record, In Space, sounds magnificent, and in that, you should get your hands on it before its February 28th release via Drag City.

Midcard Share Sick Single

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Austin outfit Midcard definitely caught my attention with their latest single, “Sick;” it has this sort of ramshackle brand of punk, though tinged with a bit more of a kind of Westerberg-ian influence. There’s a slight bit of a vocal curl working beneath everything, and that captures the balance between the energetic push and the sharp punk ethos they’re trying hard to hold onto. The group are working hard on prepping a new EP for this March, and it should be a riotous good time if the songs turn out as good as this one!

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