Author: nathan.lankford

Frog Shares Top of the Pops Var I + Releases New LP

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As early members of the Frog Fan Club, we’re contractually obligated to share any and all future Frog pieces. Today, the bands releases 1000 Variations of the Same Song, though I’m not entirely convinced these are all the same song. But, as it’s release day, let’s jam on one of the many great songs, “Top of the Pops Var. I.” When I first heard the song, it was the guitars that sucked me right into the tune, as the repetitive grind was reminiscent of something you’d find on the earliest Pinback records; it was a nice little musical treat, especially when juxtaposed with the high octave notes that hit on the vocal side of the pond. Now, this is just one little sample of the new work, so be sure to stream the whole album HERE; it’s out today via Audio Antihero.

Echo Delay Give You A Moment of Joy

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There are a lot of really great albums coming out this week, and for me, the one that’s probably sliding under your radar is this new LP from Denmark’s Echo Delay. They’re playing with psychedelic tropes, particularly in the first minute of guitar noodling here. But, then while that aura maintains the status quo, the vocals come into play as a kind of quieted public speech; they’re seemingly spoken, rather than sung, with some vocal effects creating this disorienting gloriousness you’ll dive right into. So, if slow burning psychedelia seems to be your thing, sneak around through the caverns of The Second Bardo and you’ll be sure to uncover treasures!

JJ Sweetheart Share Cinnamom + Drops Big Things

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If you go back nearly a decade (yes, we’ve been around that long!), we first met JJ Sweetheart when he was part of France Camp. But, today, he dips his toes into the solo realm, releasing his Big Things EP. When you click on the button below you’ll hear one of the attractions that drew me to his earlier work, which is this soulful tinge of pop; he spins it here through a sort of lo-fi bedroom manifesto, with a soaring chorus that really highlights the magic you want to find in a great pop song. In a sense, it feels like early Generationals, spun with a little bit more of a DIY ethos. Enjoy below, then pop to hear the rest of the EP at Bandcamp.

Cross Record Drops God Fax Video

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While the fragility of Cross Record‘s work was on full display with Charred Grass, the new single from the forthcoming Crush Me illustrates the artistry Emily and company have put into the new album. In the opening minute and a half, you get this punch in the gut, this sort of musical equivalent to losing your breath as Cross sneaks her poetry into the distance. There are moments when the sound is so discordant that you can’t even believe that it’s Cross Record, but perhaps thats the point, as the lyrical content seems to revolve around a somber moment. Crush Me will be out on March 21st via Ba Da Bing.

Swervedriver Release the World’s Fair

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Sometimes the reissue strategy is great for both bands and labels, as is the case for Swervedriver, who come out today with new music, fresh on the heels of their reissued 99th Dream. This listen from their new EP is a swirl of contrasting noise; there’s this heavy buzz that creeps back and forth in the hidden passages of the tune, while a bounding piano line creates this sinister frivolity in the front. Weaving in and out are the wispy vocals, like the howling of a ghost from the beyond; it all creates this disorienting punch which is the perfect way to get your day going. The World’s Fair EP will be out on March 7th via Outer Battery.

The Tubs Share Chain Reaction

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Since my earliest days as a music listener, I’ve been drawn towards distinctive voices; the sort that stand in your mind, yet refuse to be replicated. Owen ‘O’ Williams voice is one such instance, and here he’s running up and down the gambit, racing to keep pace with the furious punk grind of the guitars. Then, he shucks the chains of keeping pace to work his own melodic focus into the feverish push of his bandmates. You can probably make some comparisons to Royal Headache, particularly when the song opens, but the Tubs have completely built their own sound, and we can’t wait until Cotton Crown drops on March 7th via Trouble in Mind Records.

Horsegirl’s Frontrunner Video

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Hopefully you got wind of the latest Horsegirl single yesterday when all the big sites hit us with it, but admittedly, I’m in love with this record, and am just going to post every track that I can. This one peels back some of the energy of their earlier singles from Phonetics On and On, but it also illustrates that they’ve mastered simplicity in every corner of the album, as even more intimate songs offer up layers of brilliance you won’t be able to escape. If you haven’t already gotten on the Horsegirl train, do so before the new record drops this Friday via Matador Records.

Amy Millan Announces I Went to Find You

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Stars and Broken Social Scene play a huge role in the Lankford household, so seeing that there’s new music from Amy Millan is always going to pique my interest. Her new single offers up a maturity and elegance that’s always been lurking, but to hear it now, decades removed from when I first heard Milan’s work, it has this sensational warmth to it; it’s almost like poolside slow jams, albeit one sung by a voice so familiar it puts your heart/mind at ease. She’s also focusing on acceptance that comes with age and understanding, saying she’s learned to “embrace the difficult bits, the footprint that made me what I am.” Life lessons and musical eloquence? I’m in. I Went to Find You is out May 30th.

Chest Spill Blood On Your Doorstep

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As rain pours down outside the windows here, I’m drawn to this new chest. single, a track that offers up a sonic sense of impending doom. They’re spitting out post-punk in the fashion that we’ve all been drawn towards the last few years, though there’s a bit more anger in the musical element, as the guitars feel more enraged as they ring out through my speakers. Lyrically, the message is striking, particularly as my government dismantles aid and programs of humanity; it’s all about the distance growing between rich and poor and how we’ve normalized those conditions. If you’re into it, the group drop All Good Things Ends on February 28th via Howlin Banana.

Join Announces Debut LP for Keeled Scales

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Our good buddy Tony over at Keeled Scales has a great ear for bringing new voices to the masses, and that’s what I’m expecting from Joni when her Things I Left Behind album is released this Spring. Today, you get the title track of said album, and there’s some balancing of tonal notes that make the sound subtly striking. A snappy percussive element is working beneath the entire time, so you get some natural movement propelling the pace. But, more importantly is the way the guitar embraces a heavy vibe, and by that, I mean just the weight of the notes (it’s not metal, folks!). This contrasts perfectly with the way vocals come across like little intimate whispers shared partners. Look for Things I Left Behind on April 11th; it’s being released by Hand in Hive in the UK.

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