Author: nathan.lankford

The Laughing Chimes Announces Whispers in the Speech Machine

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Everyone’s been raving about the return of the Cure this year, and sure, that record is pretty solid, if not because I’m constantly drenched in nostalgia, but, have you heard the Laughing Chimes? The band, while fairly new as an act, have consistently been reinventing the best of indie rock sounds from the 1980s and churning it into some of the best indiepop coming out today. On their album announcement, I’ve seen folks throw in shades of JaMC, but I kind of feel like the vocals have this underlying devotion to Grant McLennan, particularly in the way some of the notes hang in the air on single…and maybe even a slight nod in the video too. Regardless, put your nostalgia aside because Whispers in the Speech Machine is going to be the record you won’t forget; it’s out on January 31st via Slumberland Records.

Feeling Figures Celebrate East Coast Jaunt with New Video!!!

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Nearly two months ago, Canadian outfit Feeling Figures dropped the super Everything Around You LP into our laps; it was filled with a refreshing brand of indie rock that managed to incorporate old and new sounds all simultaneously. This week, the band are coming from the Great North to play some shows in Philly (11.14), NYC (11.15), Boston (11.16), and New Haven (11.17). Despite being bummed they’re New York trip was a week after my own, I love that they’ve got a great video from the title track. When you press play, the song sort of noodles; it’s playing in a familiar sort of post-Sonic Youth territory, indicating it’s just the band locking into their own internal sound. Just before the minute mark hits, the pop rolls in, coming across like a slight more dissonant Broadcast; I absolutely adore this track! If you haven’t picked up a copy, it’s available now through K/Perennial.

Jaeger Shares Brainiac Single

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Jaeger is the artist’s name, and not the brand, thus they are not releasing new Brainiac stuff…just to be clear. That said, I was instantly thrown into this song, as it weaves this sort of Elephant 6 left-of-pop sound into a grungier bit of bedroom pop. It toys with your senses, plugs into the distortion, then bounces back into the hook-laden section you can’t get out of your way. I can also hear bits of Unicorns or anything with Nick Thorburn associated in the sound, kind of just left of the dial, but definitely with a twist of classic pop vibes. Look for this song to appear on the upcoming 300 Worms EP.

Sassyhiya Say Thank You and Goodbye

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Don’t mind us, as we’re sitting on the sidelines watching the new LP from Sassyhiya blow up over here. Luckily, they’ve just recently his us with another spritely video ditty, which, of course, we’re going to cover. For me, this song is all about its movement from within, as the track shifts between poignant and playful, all dependent on the musical element constantly mixing it up. The bouncing chorus is so joyous, it almost makes it hard to realize that this is sort of an indiepop diss track. If you like your pop music playful, then don’t be shy, go grab Take You Somewhere from Skep Wax Records now!

Fantastic Purple Spots Announce Spotsylvania Lullabies EP

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Things have slowed down a little bit at ATH Records, as dad life is in full bloom, but we were fortunate to begin this year by offering up Fantastic Purple Spots Vibrations Now EP; we decided there’s no better way to end the year than to introduce you to Spotsylvanian Lullabies, the group’s new EP. Opening track “Flowerland” has them jumping into the pastoral version of traditional psychedelia, weaving a marauding bit of guitar sounds around a steadily locked in groove; you have to settle right and just let those fiery riffs echo in your speakers. The second vocal go round has some quieted backing vocals, building in this beautiful texture, letting this groove take on a slight hint at melody as it broods. We’re stoked the band has let us work with them yet again, and we’ll be happy to point you towards Spotsylvanian Lullabies when it drops on December 6th.

Unlettered Release Leave Behind Single

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Just a few weeks ago we dropped a single from Unlettered‘s forthcoming Five Mile Point, and they return with another bit of swirling indie rock. Instantly the guitars feel like they’re descending, sort of guiding you down some cavernous stairway; the vocals play right into that sensation, holding a slight echo in the mix that maximizes the tension of the track. Right around the 1:40 mark, the bass plays into the argument, gurgling beneath the surface and bringing in a different textural tone from the vocals that acts as the last breath as the song drives itself to the close. They release Five Mile Point on November 22nd.

Canalss Share Manateez Video

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It’s that time of year when a lot of the musical white noise gets in the way, but I’m trying to keep you safe and bring you tunes you might not have gotten into yet, like this jam from Canalss. The tune itself is from the band’s last album, Done Sleeping, but as music is meant to last forever, you get to revisit via this video. It’s the sort of music that will likely see names like David Berman or Daniel Johnston used in comparison, but really, there’s more of an outsider playfulness that I adore. Just guitar and and vocals and storytelling and you. Thanks to Zerowell Records for pointing us towards the new video.

Mauger Share Easy Now Video

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I’m a sucker for heart-warming pop music, and even more so when it’s crafted by a father-daughter duo. Belgian act Mauger has been around for some time, but only recently moved into more of a solo project, thus leading Mauger to hole up at home with a guitar and electronics to build his next record. On this spritely tune, he’s joined by his daughter, which definitely raises the sugary nature; it’s carries such a lightness that you can almost catch a glimmer of promise on the horizon…which I know a ton of us are needing at the moment. There’s the promise of a new LP in the Spring, so keep your ears ready!

Autocamper Share Summertime Single

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What great news today, as two of our favorite labels are uniting for a joint release; Slumberland Records and Safe Suburban Home are coming together to release a fresh cassingle from Autocamper this Friday! You can hear the delightful “Summertime” track below, offering up a keyboard-laden bit of wayward pop. You’ll find the snappiness of the drums keeping the pace, pushing the song consistently forward; the vocals have to keep up, but they don’t, choosing to kind of focus on the turn of words and the backing notes to kind of build this swirling bit of melodic madness. Those running keyboard notes and quick drum hits deifnitely build in an infectiousness you won’t escape. The full cassingle is out Friday!

Opinion Share Mains Single

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As people are turning towards end of year lists, I’m over here trying to crank out what’s coming next, and one of the things I’m enjoying is an early listen to Opinion‘s new work. Last week they dropped this rad single with a crunchy and catchy guitar sound; it wormed its way inside my ear and I was unable to pull away from the shining march. It’s made more special knowing that the bands is essentially a one man project, so the way the layers and textures continue to be placed atop one another all stems from the joyous creativity of Hugo Carmouze; Troisieme Opinion comes out on December 6th via Flippin Freaks/Howlin Banana and more.

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