Author: nathan.lankford

A New Mount Eerie Single

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Sure, you were supposed to hear this Mount Eerie single yesterday, and hopefully you gave it a listen. But, if not, then you can certainly stop in here today and give it a sample. Going through it several times now, the minimalism in the verse is what perfectly brings me back to the early joys of Mount Eerie; the sampled backdrop works perfectly for Phil’s voice, reminding me of the joys of discovering acts like Pedro the Lion and, well, the Microphones. Simple and emotional, even in its brevity it accomplishes so much. A new album, Night Palace, will be out on November first via P.W. Elverum & Sun.

hhhhhh Share Return Receipt + Drop The Loooooong Goodbye

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Been a hot minute since I really indulged in a more classical brand of paisley psychedelia, but this new single from hhhhhh is hitting the spot. Despite all the swirling guitar work that seduces the listener, it’s the finer details of this song that really pull you into the shadowy realms. From the gentleness of the voice to the heavenly twist of the backing vocals, you feel as if you’re tiptoeing across the morning dew, angelically traipsing through the wintry woodlands. Love a good visit to the sounds of yore, and if you’re like me, slide into the new LP, The Loooooong Goodbye.

 

Cast of Thousands Share So Much Better

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We’ve been keeping our eye on Cast of Thousands, particularly as we worked with songwriter Max Vandever and his band Flesh Lights on our own little label. They just dropped a brand new single from their next LP, Third House. While there’s still a bit of attitude on the new project’s songwriting, Max has turned his craft into punching out way bigger hooks this go round. You’ll reap the rewards once you crank the volume up real high, relishing in the swagger of good old fashioned rock n’ roll. They’ll be dropping Third House next week, so get ready to salute those about to rock.

Florist Share This Was a Gift Single

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As we change into the seasons and the end of another year of reflection, the introverted music begins to brim with emotion within, thus falling in love with this new Florist single was made easy. Emily Sprague’s vocals always feel comforting, but the way they sort of roll in step with the percussion adds this seamlessness that continues illustrates the tightness in the group’s craft. Plus, as a human who dabbles in writing about music, you’re going to be hard-pressed to find a lyrical line that encompasses that concept more than “I just want music in my life/I just want us to sing along.” Pretty special line from a continuously special lot; their single brought to you by Double Double Whammy.

A Place to Bury Strangers Share Fear of Transformation

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This Friday, the digital version of Synthesizer will be out in the world. And, as this song indicates, A Place to Bury Strangers continue to grow and transform. This song doesn’t pummel you or bombard you with noise, but there’s a ton of weight and darkness, all lurking in the shadows. There is a guitar screeching and crawling through the background, but the majority of the tune relies upon this pounding club rhythm, driving the track forward. At times, it almost feels like its a dance track, something Ministry would have pulled off, which I’m totally here for on my end. New LP hits on Friday via Dedstrange.

Naked Roommate Share Broken Whisper

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There’s a lot of anticipation for the forthcoming Naked Roommate record, at least over on our end of things. The feeling of this record is a little brighter, if you’re going off the singles, and this latest track definitely feels like a huge summer block party. Utilizing horns and snapping percussive elements, they lock into this playful groove that feels like a boogie-down barbecue, bumping the joyousness when the whole gang joins in for the vocal work that they drop right in our lap. Summer may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean you and your friends can’t have a helluva time listening to the Pass the Loofah; it drops on October 25th via Trouble in Mind Records.

Check Out Glas Nost

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I’ll admit, I didn’t have a ton to run today, so I went to my reserves folder, as I sometimes do, which is where I picked up this Glas Nost single. The Australian group’s been around for a few years, and they’ve got this sort of darkwave post-punk vibe that definitely feels perfect as we gear up for the spooky season. There are tons of little sprinkles of synthesizers in this, layering the dark shadows with little pop elements that allow the tune to walk the fine line between the edgier side of post-punk and pop vibes. Give a listen.

Last Week’s Jams (9.23 – 9.27)

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We’re drawing towards the end of the year, and while that means arbitrary musical lists of things, what it also means is that we’ve got a few more records hanging out to enjoy before the year is up. Personally, there were some great new songs from trauma ray, EggS and the Wickies, which indicated that these acts have a lot of promise to deliver. Best Bets dropped their latest LP, which was on our radar, not to mention the new release from Being Dead and Feeling Figures. Loved the introduction to Coldwave, and it never hurts to wrap up the end of the week with new music from Constant Follower!

Friday Album Streams: Merce Lemon, Feeling Figures, Being Dead and More

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What an absolute banger of a Friday. There are several releases, on top of the super rad Best Bets record we shared with you yesterday. Plus, I missed a rad release last week that I’m including because, well, it rules. And I do what I want. Also, a great new Cleaners from Venus Tribute Compilation. No need for bullshitting, let’s just crank up the good tunes and have a blast.

Merce Lemon – Watch Me Drive Them Dogs Wild (Darling Records)

Feeling Figures – Everything Around You (K/Perennial Records)

Being Dead – EELS – (Bayonet)

Kate Bollinger – Songs from A Thousand Frames of Mind (Ghostly)

Weak Signal – Fine (12XU)

Various Artists – Tales of a Kitchen Porter: A Tribute to Cleaners from Venus (Dandy Boy)

Constant Follower Release All Is Well Video

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For all the time that I’ve been listening to Stephen McAll and Constant Follower, I felt like I had known expectations of what was coming my way, but that changes with the latest single. While previously tunes have been built around lush arrangements and folk soundscapes, this song opens up with the central force working around an electronic pulse, layering vocals atop to build the tension as the track begins to open up. Once things roll in, sounds begin to conform to expectations, though there’s a bit more thoughtfulness in every inch, a bit of a willingness to stretch their natural tendencies into grandiose pop that swells with huge expectations for their forthcoming The Smile You Send Out Returns to You; that new album will be out next year via Last Night in Glasgow.

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