Author: nathan.lankford

Marble Raft Release Marble Halls

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We return you to our regularly scheduled coverage of Swedish indiepop on Mondays, greeting you with the newest pop number from Marble Raft. This tune’s a rolling number, so to speak, kind of rolling over the pop hills, hitting high notes, then rolling down into more expansive synthpop. The interchanging vocal work, while melodious, almost adds another texture, crafting these sonic nuances that hang in the air as the next vocalist takes their spot. Me? I love the lower note work, drawing on. my love for the darker side of pop bops. This track appears on Dear Infrastructure, which will drop in February.

Florist Announce Jellywish

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If ever there was a concept that fit my state of mind, the ideas behind the new Florist record seem to fall perfectly in step with where my brain is resting. Emily Sprague says the record was intentionally set to be “chaotic, confusing and multifaceted,” rocking us from our doldrums. Seems like this year is already set to shake things up in our world, so perhaps we dive into it. This new single/video is a little babbling brook, ornately wrapping itself around a tumbling drum beat; Sprague’s voice canoes down the musical stream, a voyager seemingly moving in whichever direction the song blows it. A nice way to announce Jellywish, their new LP planned for a April 4th release via Double Double Whammy.

Club 8 Return with ooo

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I’m not entirely sure if this is their new strategy or if Club 8 are just chock full of fun ideas that they can’t help themselves, but I do know that they’re continuing with last year’s approach of a new hit every month. If the rhythmic pulse on this tune doesn’t do the trick, you can immerse yourself in the dancing guitar line that hangs about too, with both doing a great job hooking the listener. While I love the softness of the verse, there’s a switch in the vocals at the last bit of the tune that really cemented this jam for my ears. Time will tell what this year holds for the Swedes, but another tune never hurts!

Last Week’s Jams (1.6 – 1.10)

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You missed our weekly roundup, didn’t you? Well, Last Week’s Jams returns, circling back on an organized playlist to remind you of all the fun we had rocking out the previous week. Touched on some Austin stuff with Gus Baldwin and Matador Sphere, making sure we rep the home base as often as possible. The big battle of the musical week came from The Laughing Chimes and Sharp Pins, both going head to head for some incredible indie vibes that will dominate the landscape this year…or so I hope. Didn’t hurt that we also got to hear more from Prism Shores and Pink Chameleons as they prep their new releases. Dig in below and don’t be afraid to tell me what you loved.

Publicity Department Share Two Little Birds

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We’ve been looking forward to the new record from Publicity Department ever since word came our way that they’d be Old Master in the new year. There’s a new single available out in the ether today, and it carries the same magic we got from the early single “Sheltered Life.” Sean Brook’s voice has this intimate tone to it, making his craft feel both personal, yet larger than life; you can feel the rise and fall of the song through each emphatic vocal push. It’s all spun tightly around a carefully built pop number, with some keys providing a backbone before the guitars wiggle their way in for their exploratory jam, cresting at the chorus. If you don’t love that chorus, please see a doctor immediately, as something’s wrong with you. Old Master is out on February 7th via Safe Suburban Home.

Pink Chameleons Share Draggin’ On

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I wanted to take some time looking over towards our friends in Finland, Pink Chameleons. They’ll release their second long-player, Harmony, at the end of the month, and they’re bringing back that dark-tinged psychedelia that shares some sonic similarities to Austin’s own Black Angels. You’ll find the riffs mellowing in the shadows, waiting to hit a touch of explosiveness when you arrive at the chorus, matched with some organ work to strengthen the underbelly. “Draggin’ On” celebrates the growth on the group’s new LP, moving into a heavier world of psychedelia, with their punk roots fading away in the distance (though hints still lurk on the record here and there!). Harmony is out on January 31st via Soliti Music.

Gum Parker Share Debut Single

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The Portland, Maine scene has been pretty rambunctious the last few years, and now there’s a new act to keep your eye upon: Gum Parker. The band is fronted by Galen Richmond, who we know from Repeating Cloud Records, and you’ll find a lot of sonic similarities to the stuff he’s been putting out over the last few years. In talking about the song, he admits to sort of poking fun at himself, looking back on his earlier music projects and being thrilled by their output, despite things “teetering on the edge of completely falling apart.” For me, I love the furious pace and natural enthusiasm that seeps out almost instantly, so I’ll be definitely having my focus on the band going forward!

 

Prism Shores Share Overplayed My Hand Single

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Those of us on this side of the indie scene have all been anticipating the new Prism Shores LP, Out from Underneath; it drops next week via Meritorio Records. But, before we get to the finish line, the group are offering one last trick to tickle your fancy, and it might be the best one we’ve heard from the group. When it begins, it has this quieted joy, the sort you’d associate with the Reds, Pinks and Purples, but progresses into something with a bit more explosiveness that warrants repeat listens. I absolutely love the way the track just feels like a big hug, despite hitting these jittery notes that seem like we’ve lost total control. Grab the LP before it’s too late!

New Bop from Evripidis and His Tragedies

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Starting off the year in a grim fashion, we’re hoping music can offer up that solace many of seek, which is the intent of Evripidis and His Tragedies and their latest single. They crafted the tune to offer a “pop gem that will help dance away any mental crisis,” which it certainly does if you’re willing to spend some time. There’s a glittering pulse that pushes through the tune, while Evripidis allows his pop enthusiasm to dance and glide across your living room floor; you deserve to let your body and mind be free for a moment. You’ll also find a nice little nod to Orange Juice lurking inside. There’s a deep catalog of music from the group available, so don’t be afraid to pop back and see what else the group have to offer!

Dean Wareham Announces That’s the Price of Loving Me

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Just as I was sliding through my emails, I remembered that today is a day to celebrate, as Dean Wareham announces That’s the Price of Loving Me, his newest solo outing. This album’s production was handled by Kramer, which is the first time the two have worked together in over 30 years, at least in the recording capacity. Still, Dean’s approach is a far cry from the early days of Galaxie 500, taking on more of a psychedelic pop note this go round; the vocals almost feel like blossoming flowers, blooming behind the steady rock of the drums, all of it layered with depth by Gabe Noel’s weeping cello work. Carpark will release That’s the Price of Loving Me on March 28th.

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