Author: nathan.lankford

Quinquis Drops Dec’h Video

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When pouring through my inbox, I always rush to open recognizable names, like Quinquis; today there’s a new single from the forthcoming Eor LP, which has already gotten some love on the site. On this new single, the electronica is used as a narrative voice, rather than some overly-propulsive dance groove; I love that it’s almost barely crawling along, with this intense pulse working just beneath the surface. Using that groove, there’s this natural tension that holds your attention throughout, with whispered vocal notes moving carefully while these sterile synapses fire off intermittently. It’s an entirely different approach, continuously building the visual and sonic arts; the new LP is out on May 9th via Mute.

Soot Sprite Release Days After Days

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If you haven’t penciled in Soot Sprite just yet, you’re going to want to make room for the group in your listening rotation, as their debut continues it’s promising foray into the singles cycle. While the music revolves around the crest and fall bit of modern indie rock, Elise Cook’s voice offers the perfect gravitational pull for listeners. At its peak, it’s bold and powerful, crashing into you as equally loud as the guitars ringing out behind. But, there are a few delighting moments when she pulls back, building in a kinder texture that shows her vocal control. Another single in the books that’s going to make Wield Your Hope Like a Weapon a stellar debut release; it hits on May 16th via Specialist Subject Records.

Stray Fossa Share Change the Film

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I like to start my mornings with a bit of lightness, maybe some sprightly energy mixed in, which made this new Stray Fossa tune a stunner of a track to kick off your day. Of course, you’ll hear those dreamy guitars that are all the rage in my usual listening rotation, but I really adore the way the vocals embrace a gentle spirit, balancing the sharpness of the riffs and the magic of the melody. For some reason, it feels like a Ducks Ltd song stuck in the kindness of the Sarah Records era, and I’m absolutely all here for that. It’s the first single from the band this year, and fingers crossed they bring us more delighting sounds such as those below.

Rhymies Share I Dream Watching Video

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You read these here pages? Then you surely know Lauren Matsui, who generally operates as one of the guitarists in ATH faves, Seablite. But, today, I’m here to offer a nod to her solo work as Rhymies; it takes her tendency for dreamy textures and molds in a more electronic fashion. You can tell in the tune below that there’s a definite focus on the self-dance; the synthetic notes are sharp, but they’re subtle and tip-toeing, until you hit the chorus. It’s there that the speed picks up and the song begins to twirl you about with its shimmering exuberance. This song appears on the I Dream Watching EP, which is out April 11th via Dandy Boy Records.

New Jam from Will Johnson

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I’m a little upset with our friend Tony for running a new Will Johnson track while I was out of town, but nonetheless, his music is too good to ignore, so here we are. Will’s latest ballad is set to a synthesized Casio beat, allowing his voice to cling tightly to its distinctive resonance. What a career musician like Johnson can do, however, is visible. in the song’s latter half, where it takes an instrumental jaunt, almost narrating an entirely different story before letting the track draw to a close; he’s capable of keeping you with the magic of his lyricism or the gifts of his musical crafts…and you’re forever rewarded. Diamond City is out on April 4th via Keeled Scales.

Johnny Maraca and the Marockers Share Hot Boy

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There’s something great about the simplicity with which Johnny Maraca and the Marockers approach their craft, cranking out a blend of old school rock n’ roll, albeit with a bit of a modern punch-up. You can hear bits of the Dolls or later garage rock acts, though here it’s dealt with such clarity that you’re instantly latched onto the hooks. And boy are there hooks! Even when his delivery is most biting, Johnny has these syllabic hiccups in his delivery that send chills down the spines of pop fans like myself. The new Little Heart record is a celebration of the great history of rock n’ roll; grab you copy on April 25th from K Records.

Roi Turbo Announce Bazooka EP

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As I combed through the missed emails of last week, there was the announcement of a new Roi Turbo EP, which had me dancing in my seat. The McCarthy brothers spin some of the most joyous electronica about, and with the rolling maneuvering of this track, pulsing and shining in all the right spots, you can feel the music take control of your body. These feel like modern disco songs, feeding off our primal inclinations towards rhythmic movement, shaking us with grooves that keep you dancefloor-ready. Their Bazooka EP will encourage you to get a little movement on your own terms; it drops on April 25th via Maison Arts.

Bibi Club Cover Stereolab’s Orgiastic

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I’m of the belief that Bibi Club‘s Feu de Garde was one of last year’s severely overlooked albums, and hopefully with the newly announced deluxe edition, people will revisit it a bit. Today, I’m happy to guide you towards the group’s cover of Stereolab’s “Orgiastic,” which highlights the band’s sharper edge in regards to their pop constructionism. While I love the original version, it can feel heavy at times due to the percussive element and the setting of the vocals in the mix. In contrast, Bibi Club clear out some of the space, letting the voice shine a little more up front, pushing more angular notes, and the rolling electronic elements are removed periodically before a noise blast sets the song completely in motion. Feu de Garde (Les Braises) will be out May 9th via Secret City Records.

Amy Millan Shares Make Way for Waves

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After announcing a new record, Amy Millan is swinging for the fences, and she’s two for two on the singles, in my eyes at least. I found this tune quite stellar, and for once, it had less to do with Amy’s voice (which is still powerful), but more with the creative arrangement that works beneath the song. Sharp beats mix with piano notes and ebbing bits of bass guitar, waiting for the beat to thicken and the chorus to set off. Millan claims the song was pulled from a lost Stars demo, then handed over to songwriting partner Jay McCaroll, culminating in this tune. The hand drawn video was created by artist Gaia Alari, perfectly capturing the calmed nature of this tune. Amy will release I Went to Find You on May 30th.

 

Foamboy Drop Edibles

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If your life doesn’t have enough fun in it on this Monday morning, might we suggest that you try out a little Foamboy? It’s the perfect track to get your body bouncing and your smile creeping up the side of your face. You’ll probably even laugh a little at the lyrical content, as the narrator shares their experience with edibles gone wrong. All of the story gets set to this spinning bit of bouncy pop, where every note has my tapping my toes and swaying from side to side. This is where indiepop sounds start to take a risk and truly get out there, yet never shying away from our need for a little joy, even in our own space. Look for the group’s new Lime, Knife, Time, Hand EP to hit with more pop on April 4th.

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