Author: nathan.lankford

Swansea Sound Share Toxic Energy Single

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The Swansea Sound/Heavenly team have apparently arrived on US shores, and with that, they bring a fresh new single primed for morning listening rotation. In this song, the band has pitted Terry Hall (played by Hue) against Elon Musk (played by Amelia); Terry pushes the punk ethos that cranks up the sonic energy, while Elon plays the foil, almost taunting him with this incredible pop structure. They trade musical barbs back and forth, with the song infused by the group’s balance between their love of pop and punk…not to mention their political values, or rather just human values. Plus, the video’s perfect, and no cyber truck was purchased in the making of the video. Even though I begged them to come to Austin, you can only catch them on the West Coast this week; tonight in Olympia!

The Chairman Dances Release Evening Song

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The last month or so, we’ve made it a point to direct you towards the narrative pop stylings from Philly’s The Chairman Dances; they’ve officially released Evening Song, so we’d like to give you one last glimpse at the world you can open up by pressing play. The entirety of the new record circles around two romantic partners, and on “Faded & Fraying” you get to be there for a bit of their earliest interactions, with Chris visiting Maggie’s apartment. I loved this tune for its more traditional folk appeal, whilst still using great arrangement pieces to kind of allow the song to rise and fall in the storytelling; it’s a tactic that few can accomplish like The Chairman Dances. Please enjoy the tune below, and just click on their name to hear all of the new LP!

Waves of Dread Release The Tide

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For the better part of the last few years, Waves of Dread consistently tossed great new noise rock our way, but it’s been a minute, or a year rather, since they dropped new stuff. All that’s out the window with their new EP and lead single “The Tide” now out in the world. Several of the new tunes, like the one below, are fairly short, all things considered, so it’s a little bit of a focused move towards the group’s pop focus, though they still adhere to the noisier elements that got them here. This release indicates that the group are toying with some new vibes, so we’ll keep you posted, as we hope there’s more on the way!

Last Week’s Jams (10.7 – 10.11)

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We crushed the coverage last week; we had some ACL coverage as well as some Sigur Ros notes from their Austin show. But, we also covered a solid 28 tracks, 26 of which made the cut on our Last Week’s Jams (the new Boyracer and Rocky Lorelei can only be found on the site). A new track from the Serfs is still living rent-free in my brain, while I discovered just how much I’m enjoying Kim Deal‘s new solo stuff. That doesn’t even scratch the surface, as there were several Texas’ acts like Pets and Trauma Ray getting some new jams out. I will admit, perhaps I overdid it, but eh, you love the new stuff right? Cool. Stream it then.

Slack Times Release Gone Things EP

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At this point, we’ve covered most of the songs on this brand new record from Slack Times, but it’s one of the releases today that you’ve got to be sure to enjoy. Honestly, these 4 songs are perfect; they feel like the band have fully embraced their influences and adopted an approach that brings that to the front, whilst still feeling like they’re part of the present. Sure, there’s an homage to the great sounds of Flying Nun, but there’s also this vibrance that feels like they’ve written these songs with the feeling of being carefree, and locking into one another, livening the spirit of the recording. Hopefully this is just the beginning of more tunes, and if not, well, it rules, so jam below! Gone Things out today courtesy of Meritorio.

Outer World Cover the United States of America

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The Fall season opens up the road ways, as its far easier to get folks to shows when its not 100 degrees plus, and like the Serfs earlier today, Outer World are offering up a limited flexi 7″ at their forthcoming shows, with a little peek at what we’re getting by dropping them out today. The A-side is a cover of “Coming Down” by legendary outfit The United States of America, so you get a glimpse inside of the world that led to the writing for the group’s own debut LP, Who Does the Music Love. The B-Side is an original, a track penned as a meditation on death and grief, thinking back on people we lost in 2024. Blending philosophical treatises and experimental pop music is their forte, so perhaps you’ll be one of the lucky ones to grab this limited 7″! Their debut is out now courtesy of HHBTM.

The Serfs Announce Limited EU 7″

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Last year’s Half Eaten by Dogs was a ridiculously solid effort from Cincinnati’s The Serfs; it warranted a brilliant tour through the EU throughout this November, and with that, the group are offering up a limited 7″ for their tour, with a few copies available in the States. “Paid in Full” is the A-side, and honestly, it reminds me of a more accessible version of The Knife; it’s got that same synthetic sound, but there’s something that feels friendly and like it’s perfectly built to soundtrack some futuristic show on Apple TV. But, just because they pull off a perfect club hit, doesn’t mean they can’t tether that to a more traditional rock ethos, like they do on the B-side, “Regen.” I love the descending guitar lines that run through this track, with the vocals matching that movement. This 7″ is out November 8th via Trouble In Mind, who of late have been on the forefront of the great melting pot between dance and indie rock (see Dummy, Naked Roommate, the Serfs, etc). EU tour dates can be found on the group’s Bandcamp Page.

 

JW Francis Shares Feel It + Drops Sunshine

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You’re possibly browsing the net, looking for something to download and enjoy today, so might I suggest this new JW Francis tune. While some of the tracks on his brand new record, Sunshine, embrace a more pensive fashion, this single’s an absolute joy; it reminds me of a poppier version of the Strokes (or just their last LP as a whole). There’s a stomping nature to the rhythm section, driving the song forward and encouraging the listener to release their inhibitions, riding out with the rhythm and the wind at their back. If you’re enjoying what you hear, crank up the volume, then check out the rest of Sunshine, available today from Born Losers.

Capitol Release Twenty-Eight in Drag

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You’re going to have a hard time not getting swept up in the energetic opening of the new Capitol track; the rhythm section kick things off with some snappy grooves before the tune pulls back to deliver the verses. They bring up a bit of synth wash to set the mood, let the vocals sway within the confines of the ambiance. While they offer a lot of punch in this tune, there’s a middling section where it’s almost all about the emotional feel of the track, filling a breakdown with these shimmering keyboard notes that stay in the picture to add texture to what’s on the surface. The group drop Sounds Like a Place on November 8th via Meritorio Records.

Rocky Lorelei Shares A Dream Dressed Up As Reality

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Next week, Rocky Lorelei will release a brand new album, and after reaching out to songwriter Rachel Taylor, they offered us an intimate glimpse at what’s in store when Bury My Face in a Flower is officially out into the world. Perhaps one of the great joys of listening to this project is the fragility that’s offered to listeners; the guitar and bass of this song seemingly tiptoe through the speakers, careful not to disturb the perfection of Taylor’s vocal work. Those vocals are almost whispers in this presentation, perhaps owing to thematic messaging of the tune wherein Rachel found herself “lost as a human and an artist in the monster of Capitalism,” and attempting to pull back and view the world with a bit of a hopeful lens. I love the nice little touch at the track’s end, so you’ll have to stay tuned to hear what I’m talking about. Bury My Face in a Flower is out next week via Rehberge Records.

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