Author: nathan.lankford

The Death of Internet Shares Blissed Pop

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I love to settle into a week, and this track from Swedish producer The Death of Internet might just be the artist to help you dip your toes into the waters of this week. Light drum work and overlapping guitars encourage a subtle blend of bedroom pop; the pacing is peaceful, almost just above a resting heart rate. When the vocals come in, they operate like a cooling balm, layered atop and blanketing the listener in a sincere wash of melody. There’s some tonal notes on the vocals here that definitely feel familiar to those of you who love the pop scene in Sweden…and to those who don’t, you can still soak in the warm waters of this pop tune.

Paper Sister Share Turn Into Me

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When you press play on the below Paper Sister tune, you’re instantly met with a growling guitar and thundering beat; it sets up a darkened realm where the group allow for their mixture of 90s alternative rock and shoegaze swirl into one powerful sound. I love the way one of the guitars is stabbing through the madness, matching the rhythmic punch, all of it while howling vocals soar atop. Pulling back briefly in spots lets the noise bubble up to the surface, only to tug it back into their penchant for pop sensibility. It’s a well defined mixture of your favorite sounds, and one that continues to shine the spotlight on this Austin outfit.

Last Week’s Jams (1.26 – 1.30)

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The fun thing about running a site that doesn’t beg you to pay subscriptions is we can kind of cover whatever we want, whenever we want. I started off the week kind of tossing my hair back to the previous week to get into the new Imaad Wasif and Club 8 jams. Then as we went forward, we covered the last singles from excellent records from both Annabelle Chairlegs and Joyce Manor. Not one to miss out on Austin jams, we got the new tune up from Don’t Get Lemon. Sprinkled it all in with some ATH faves like Prism Shores, Charm School and King Tuff. Give it all a listen!

Show Preview: Shame @ Mohawk (1.31)

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I apologize I haven’t done my part on the local show scene as much as I would like; I can only do so much! But, I had to throw my two cents into the wind and hope that you’ll all brave the cold on Saturday night and come out and catch Shame in what I hope is their triumphant return to Texas. They’ll arrive into town on Saturday night on the back of the drastically overlooked Cuthroat LP; my friend said the OKC show last night was absolutely bonkers. They’re in town with Ghostwoman, and the show’s a fairly reasonable time, so grab your jacket and grab one the last remaining tickets! Going to throw up an old school jam to get you stoked! Tickets are available HERE.

 

Dewey Share Outside of the Lines Video

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The Parisian noise rockers, Dewey, will be releasing their Summer on a Curb LP in the next few weeks (2/13 to be exact!), and this new single is definitely one that should catch American audiences. Huge fuzzy riffs ring out from the get-go, but they’re patience, soaking your skin like a soft rain; the weight of those riffs pervades the entirety of the tune, keeping the tune grounded in power. A brightness still gets offered to the listener, with the vocals coating the top of the song in melodic sugar; you can also hear these bright little electronic bits working in the background, layering the track with a bit of classic pop sensibility! The new LP is being put out by Howlin Banana Records.

Kamasakii +* Share Tiny Town

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Pulling out a lot of early morning bravado, so before we get carried away on that vibe, let us settle into the softened waves of kamasakii +*, a Brooklyn group bringing us a nice little piece of slowcore. They work with this beautiful contrast, both musically and on the vocals; this allows for the listener to kind of find their own center and drift with the tune. The rhythm section is dragging throughout, almost working against the fuzz of the guitars, slowly rocking you forward; you then get to hear the blend of male and female vocals, one offering heavier tones while the other brings in a little more sparkle. It’s a really cool jam to just sit with yourself and enjoy.

Don’t Get Lemon Share Matrimony Video

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If you live in Austin, or the surrounding areas, you might have caught the new Don’t Get Lemon single on the 101X Homegrown radio show this past Sunday evening. But, you now have access to the video treatment of the song, fully embracing the nostalgia and the flashing homage to great 80s MTV. Musically, they let the synth work roll over and over, dropping glittering notes atop thumping grooves that should prove exciting. The verses definitely entertain with their energetic punch, though you’ll also find brief little interludes that highlight the craft of the Austin trio. Their bandcamp page has three different versions of the tune, and the accapella is definitely an interesting way to view the group’s craft!

Prism Shores Announce Softest Attack

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Last year, Montreal’s Prism Shores delivered the most excellent Out from Underneath LP, and they’ve wasted little time, returning today with the news of another LP coming out in early Spring. In the song below, you can hear their lineage to noisy pop purveyors like Teenage Fanclub, building up swirling guitar bits in the background whilst pushing the vocals up front. For my two cents, there’s a definitive earnestness to their vocal performance, almost as if they’re fusing their power pop sound with hints of late 90s emo. It’s a successful track, and one that already has me looking for the funds to grab Softest Attack, the new LP out in April via Meritorio Records.

Annabelle Chairlegs Share Final Glimpse at Waking Up

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We’ve had our eyes on the new Annabelle Chairlegs for some time, continuously impressed with Lindsey Mackin’s growth as a songwriter. Our last look into the new Waking Up has her harnessing her garage rock sensibilities, but offering it up through a bit of a more blues-based lens. Mix that in with the midtrack breakdown where Mackin brings in a bit more of a pop vocal performance, hinting that the new record is bound to cover lots of musical territory, albeit with the bravado the band’s brandished through the years. Waking Up drops tomorrow via Todo!

The Black Watch Announce Varied Superstitions

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I’ve lost count of how many records the Black Watch have put out at this point; the group, helmed by John Andrew Frederick, simply put their heads down and get to work. Just this week they announced Varied Superstitions, and do so with a single that, honestly, seems like they’re taking shots at me, with lines like “people will believe almost anyone these days!” There does seem to be a sort of tongue-in-cheek sentiment, however, as you can even hear a little “ha” in there. For me, the interesting twist on the track is the brightness on the guitar work, seemingly spinning sunnier sonics than what I’ve grown accustomed to hearing from the group. Their new LP is out via Blue Matter Records on February 27th.

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