Author: nathan.lankford

Abdomen Share Yes I Don’t Know Single

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There’s very little out there about Dutch trio Abdomen, but I’ve been really fascinated by their sound as I continue to crank up the volume. A sneaky start of snapping snare soon opens up to stabbing strokes on the guitar; there’s an ominous feel with another layer working beneath, building this sort of industrial fusion with post-punk vibes. When the vocals enter, they’re sort of muted, as if they’re just echoing from down the hall. Blasts of noise are a warning sign of what’s to come, increasing the tension as the drums join in and the song begins to embrace its own danger. Fucking cool as hell, and a glimpse at what’s to come on their debut album, which will drop via FatCat Records in February.

Glosser Share Silver Star Single

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The chorus of this new Glosser single is enough to sweeten the deal for any listener, but the more times I play this track, the more I appreciate that it begins amiss. The beats seem to work against the center of the track, consistently pushing the tune in another direction. It’s the perfect set up; it’s the perfect rise and fall; it’s the perfect musical element to match the sentiment of the ups and downs of absolute infatuation, which is the tune’s narrative sentiment. You’ll hear this tune on the group’s new Angel Dust EP, out on November 15th via If This Then Records.

Quin Galavis Shares New Single

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Songwriter Quin Galavis has been around the Austin scene for quite awhile now, and we’ve been fortunate to watch from the sidelines as his craft has transformed from his full band work to his more recent solo stuff…but boy are you in for a surprise on his new single. Naturally brooding, Quin exhibits the patience here that allows him to draw the maximum emotion from the listener; you can feel the tension has he carefully walks his voice along the guitar path. Percussive elements don’t even bother entering the fray until after the one minute mark, allowing tension to build and build, though it never fully unfurls before us. There’s some fleshing out of the tune courtesy of Annecy Liddell and some guy named Thor Harris. Define Your Time, Quin’s new album, will hit on Novebmer 20th, with lots of special details in the mix.

Generifus Share Body and Mine + Release Summerberrys

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Everyone’s trying to cram as much new music into the end of the year as possible, so let’ add the latest release from Generifus to the mix of things I’ve had on rotation. The single below shares the brightness in the guitar style that runs through Summerberrys, which still resonates as we near record days of heat over here in Texas. What I was drawn towards, and perhaps this is due to my indulgence in the style, but something about Spencer’s voice this go round feels very Oceanic; it has that casualness allowing for the narration of a well-lived life. You’ll find the chorus offering up some sweet rewards too, so indulge below.

Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory Announce Debut LP

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I’ll be upfront here; I did not enjoy the last Sharon Van Etten record. I love her voice, and its got such huge range, but that LP let me down. So, here we are on new horizons for the artist, as she’s enlisted her band in the songwriting process, creating something that feels a little bit like a darkened twist on her previous work. For me, the synth stabs that operate in the shadows while Van Etten offers a shimmering vocal performance are what make this quite a jam for you. It kind of feels like the band have allowed her to revisit the darker side of her craftsmanship, so we’re looking forward to seeing what Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory is really all about; the debut drops on February 7th via JagJaguwar.

La Securite Share Detour Single

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You’re going to throw a stabbing post punk guitar riff at me? Then follow it up with this infectious bass groove and a bit of bob-and-weave vocal stylings? Okay, I’ll follow you anywhere at that point, just like I will with a new La Securite single. And, as much as I love the hooks in the songwriting, there are some elements towards the latter half that just put the group in their groove, locking into the fun of building noise and letting the mixture swirl around until it all sounds absolutely perfect. This is the perfect reminder of how great the group are, and perhaps why I should go revisit Stay Safe!

12XU Readies Box of Dark Roses, the Final Mope Grooves LP

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I suppose that I could wait to toss Box of Dark Roses out with our casual Friday Album Streams, but seeing as 12XU got another track out before the release of the final Mope Grooves record, it feels as if I should shine a little more purposeful light in that direction. But, even as a fan of stevie and her work, it’s also hard to write about their efforts to fight for marginalized groups, particularly as a cis-white dude. All that to say, the new tune that’s been bopping around is a solid glimpse at the importance of the 27 songs coming our way Friday. There’s a propulsive beat that courses throughout, then layer upon layer get added, thickening the piece; you can get a glimpse of stevie’s process with the repeated line of “it is right to fight,” punching through the speakers. Personally, I love the piano notes that creep through the metallic backdrop, illustrating a sort of juxtaposition between the beauty and harshness the music is confronting. There’s a digital treatise of sorts from stevie, which you can read HERE. Otherwise, grab a copy of the LP on Friday!

 

2nd Grade Share Three New Singles

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This Friday you’ll be fortunate to spend some time with the brand new record from 2nd Grade, but we can’t quite get there without opening another bottle of singles to chug down. When matched up with the other tunes on the record thus far, there just seems to be this innate openness to the lyrical work from Peter Gill; there’s an honesty spread across the music that feels like the perfect setting for settling into a late Fall listen. Musically, the tracks all operate between the borders of power pop and huge bedroom alternative rock vibes; it’s as catchy as it is warm, lining up Scheduled Explosions as perhaps the last great album of the year; it drops Friday via Double Double Whammy.

Rosali Releases Hey Heron

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If you were paying attention to the Cardinals at the Window, the compilation benefitting flood victims, then you’ve possibly already indulged in this new Rosali song. But, seeing as she released a powerhouse record earlier this year, we wanted to point you in the direction of this single. There’s a slow burning guitar that courses through, reminiscent of the summer haze that we’re trying to escape down here in Texas. Take in the slow burn, then go dive into Bite Down, if you haven’t done so already. This tune is out there, like her album, courtesy of some label called Merge Records.

Geoffrey O’Connor Signs to Dinosaur City

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After several releases with Chapter Music, Geoffrey O’Connor has announced he’ll be working with Dinosaur City Records on his new LP. Atop of writing great pop songs, Geoffrey also creates his own videos, this go round opting to go with an adorable cutout penguin as his companion. The musical pieces around O’Connor’s voice highlight the majesty he’s offered since his earliest days in The Crayon Fields, boosting that croon into this infectious melody you can’t steal away from, nor is that your desire. I Love What We Do will be out on February 14th, with more pop hits to follow!

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