Author: nathan.lankford

Being Dead Share Dragons II Video

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Having just released EELS, Austin’s Being Dead aren’t stopping with promoting the album, delivering another video of what I think is one of the strongest tracks on the record. It’s strange, but they’re offering up this beautiful simplicity, working with little more than a melodic strum and their vocal work; they’re intermingling vocal notes create such a striking sincerity that you can barely pull yourself away. This is the sort of magic they’ve always possessed, and what everyone in Austin has known about for years, so it’s great to see that this is growing beyond the confines of our fair city.

Skinner Shares Calling in Sick

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Irish outfit Skinner offered up the perfect single for a Monday, especially if you’re like me and just got home late last night from a traveling adventure. While the tension and vocal delivery will feel hyper-familiar to those of you following modern post-punk trends, this song’s momentum picks up on the tension and delivers in the latter half. Indifferent vocal deliveries hop on the back of the rhythm, riding it up and down; you can feel that drive, that anger building, but you’re never quite sure you’re going to get what you deserve. Just before the 2 minute mark, the guitars begin to shriek a bit more, the vocals take on a bit of a growl, and then it explodes. It’s the perfect Monday tune, so don’t be afraid to call in sick and just crank this one up.

Lone Striker Share Dunno Single

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All our favorite labels of love have their hands in this Lone Striker album coming your way, and this first single should establish the group as one of your favorites too. It should come as no surprise that we’ve also covered the project in various ways, as the lone striker himself, Tom Brown, is also part of great acts like Rural France and Teenage Tom Petties. So, here we are, with a debut single, seeing Brown relishing his role as a pop extraordinaire is immediately evident; the burst of horns in the arrangement set up his voice to kind of crest and cool in the middle of the mix. All of this chilled pop works around a lightly strummed jangle, sitting right alongside the percussive element, tapping toes and bobbing heads in the best way. For now, we can thank Repeating Cloud/Safe Suburban Home/Hidden Bay for getting this tune our way…the debut album is out next year!

Decant Release Rest

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Went a little aggressive this morning, just trying to gather my energy here, but let’s settle with this new single from Decant. It’s a gentle number, sort of like a palate cleanser before you move into your morning routine. It opens with a bright vocal performance, sort of billowing across the front of the mix, pleasantly washing across. Layered backing vocals begin to add texture and depth to the tune, then are met by strings as the track moves into its second movement. The vocals are a little less angelic in the latter half, though still powerfully moving, especially when aided by the bending string notes that add a solemness to the song.

Last Week’s Jams (11.4 – 11.8)

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I apologize for taking Friday off, but had to head out of town with my old lady to celebrate her birthday. But, wanted to run a Last Week’s Jams post as there were some super rad tunes sneaking under the radar of the masses. I can’t get enough of this Cistern track that kicks this playlist off; it’s matched up with the most energetic tune from the Green Child‘s new LP. Plus, old ATX songwriter Matthew Squires made an appearance, which always warrants a celebration. Cool new stuff from Ryli got us started off in the week, not to mention the great slow burners we get from the latest Constant Follower and Wussy records. Press play and thank me later.

Constant Follower Unleash Patient Has Own Supply Video

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For those of us in need of a bit of comfort, Stephen McAll is a nice place to call home, particularly with a fresh new single from his outfit Constant Follower. Listening to the soft strum matching up with McAll’s voice as it sort of floats on the wind is a great place to settle into the day, even as the lyrics confront a dark period of Stephen’s past…the video does a great job of visually detailing the isolation too, furthering the intersection of the band’s music and art. If you’re seeking solace or just a great song, spend a few minutes below; Constant Followerhttps://constantfollower.bandcamp.com/ release The Smile You Send Out Returns to You via Last Night From Glasgow on February 28th.

Low Harness Release Too Long Together

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When you press play on this new track from Low Harness, it’s clear that there’s some nostalgic anthemic rock sprinkled into the bands influences; the build up is huge and feels like it’s some powerhouse performer of yesteryear. But, the great thing is that it sets the track up with a bit of a hook before the break that down and speed it up, as the rhythm switch gears and really push the envelope; the rolling drums and guttural bass vibe really build up the darker edges of the tune, furthering the balance that gets introduced as contrast in the opening moments of the song. Look for their album Salvo on December 6th via Krautpop.

The Green Child Share the Lawn Single

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After offering us the more shadowy side of the group’s sound, the Green Child bring out their most propulsive track to date, and it’s the one ray of light shining into my world this morning. You’re going to get locked right into the rolling synth drive here, with cascading 80s guitar riffs shining nostalgically in the background. Drop right in though and you’ll be carried away by the cruise of the vocals, consistently sitting out in front of the music as the lyrics detail a small Southern California town and the mysterious world of its citizens. Didn’t wake up looking for bangers, but here we are! Look Familiar is out next week via Hobbies Galore/Upset the Rhythm.

Dropkick Announce Primary Colours

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It’s difficult to write about new music today, but as always, I’m just going dive into my feelings and really great tunes, like this new single from Dropkick. The band have just announced their return to Bobo Integral for a new record, Primary Colours, and a new single has come across the pond, to at least let us indulge in the warmth of their sound; they offer breezy vocals that work around the softened jangle of the guitars, wafting through your speakers with a calm that soothes at it hits your ears. Look for Primary Colours to drop on February 7th.

Cistern Share Crisis Single

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I’ve only recently been turned on to Cistern, though I’ve ventured through some of the other projects associated with the group, like NOV3L and Crack Cloud. This tune’s got a bit of post-punk attitude, though it’s presented in one of the most refreshing styles I’ve heard of late; there’s this incredible rise and fall on the notes, matched up with the stabbing riffs, though it all seems to tumble down a hill right into the next climb. While you keep expecting them to take off and drive the tune into a speedy rendition like their peers, they completely hold back, building the anxiety as they settle into their closing statement. One of the coolest tunes I’ve heard of late; they release New Standard via Meat Machine Records on November 22nd.

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