Author: nathan.lankford

Deary Announce Aurelia EP + Share New Video

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Deary dropped on our radar with a pretty moving debut EP, and they’ve been sprinkling the musical landscape with little hints at what’s to come. Today, they finally announce a new release, the Aurelia EP, accompanied by a new video for “The Drift.” When watching the video, and thinking about concepts, it’s an interesting viewing that perfectly matches the musical ascension of the track. The joyful couple, playfully co-mingling hits with your lighter dream pop sound, and smiles abound, both for listener and the actors. But, the song eventually breaks into new territory, and that’s when cracks begin to appear, and perhaps a drifting away from one’s self, thus the final revelation of the video. A nice cinematic touch to a band that continues to impress. Aurelia is out Novemeber 1st via Sonic Cathedral.

The New Tigers Return with Saba

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It’s been quite some time since we’ve heard from Finnish outfit, the New Tigers; they last dropped Do Xao in 2018, but today they return with a bit of an expansive single. In this song, they’re working with a style that’s probably aligned to the various soft and experimental shoegaze outfits, letting their guitar notes meander and wander through the wilderness of the world. But, while musically they’re evolving, they also turn to a less traditional fashion for the vocal piece, using a bit of sampled voice to run the course of the tune. Perhaps this is a hint of more good things to come, so keep your eyes peeled on their label, Soliti for more updates!

Fashion Club Shares Confusion Video

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There’s so much music going on nowadays, it’s hard to keep up, so maybe I’m a little late to the game on this Fashion Club record coming up. This new song unfolds with this dropped in hook that blows you away and sucks you in, toying with these little drum samples that feel snappy and intoxication. All that makes way for this lonesome guitar line, holding this emotional tug as it plays just behind Stevenson’s voice; it all leads to this fabulous pop eruption that delivers a conversation on self-doubt and acceptance where we’re hoping Pascal and the listener find solace. A Love You Cannot Shake definitely is in my sights now; the record comes out on October 25th via Felte.

Henrik Appel Shares New Single

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Having followed Henrik Appel for some time, it’s really interesting listening to his musical transformation over the years; he’s moved from garage rock purveyor to an admirable elevator of pop rock. Now, I can’t quite vouch for the lyrical work here, but there’s certainly something in the overall feel that resonates here at my house, something that maybe recalls Lou Reed working on his own, like going for your own walk on the wild side. I love the little jazz inflections that feed into the natural ebbs and flows, giving this song a depth that goes beyond mere indie rock kitsch. Looking forward to Shadows, out November 1st via PNKSLM.

The Wickies Announce Self Titled Debut

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Make no mistake about it, but Quinn Kinsella-Mulkerin has one of the greatest voices around; she blew me away with her performance in family band Big Blood. But, now she’s found a friend and is channeling her energy into The Wickies. The duo just announced their debut LP for Ba Da Bing, and it’s as intoxicating as anything I’ve heard all week, so please don’t skip over it. In a sense this is classic rock n’ roll; there’s not a lot of excess flare and extemporaneous flourishes, rather than focus on the natural rhythm and feel, which is aided by a steady percussive stomp and a restrained Quinn. Pure rock and roll at its greatest here, so be sure to pencil in a space to grab The Wickies when it drops on October 4th.

Merce Lemon Shares Crow Single

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If you ever just wanted to be emotionally crushed by a song, then you’re going to need to listen to the latest single from Merce Lemon; there’s this huge wall of frailty that seems to hang on every note from Merce’s mouth. Each syllable seems as if it could crumble to dust and be carried off into the wind, though they’re constantly tethered to the electrifying guitar solos that course throughout the tune. Eventually it all gets rolled into one giant ball of cacophony and beauty, swirling together like some magical cocktail that’s best drunk next to your love in a secret crypt, both of you being crushed by the sheer majesty of this single. Watch Me Drive Them Dogs Wild is out on Darling Records on September 27th.

Cactus Lee Shares Sister Video

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Cactus Lee may not be a household name yet, but after a fairly prolific couple of years, it looks like everyone’s starting to take notice. He’s got a slew of dates on the horizon from AmericanaFest, Flying Island Festival and Tomorrow Never Knows, all big indicators of the draw of his magical brand of country. And, since its been a minute, perhaps this brand new single is a hint that there might be more coming our very way just around the corner. I love how the track, and its Super 8 film footage, certainly feels like a dusty Summer day in Texas, yet you can hear the soulfulness in the voice, something that beckons you sing together with a bunch of your best buds. Please keep your eyes on the prize, that is, Cactus Lee.

Stream Young Scum’s Lighter Blue

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One of the records we’ve been looking forward to jam, though we may have had a sneak listen, is the latest from Young Scum. They dropped it over the weekend, working under the radar, as the song’s and the band’s fanbase don’t ask for needless Friday release dates! Personally, it only takes the album opener to immediately get you seated for a great jangling pop show. There’s definitely some surprises in here too, like “Limeade,” which is a wonderful ballad that I honestly didn’t expect, but was completely into the more I spent time with the record. You better grab a copy of Lighter Blue right now, before Pretty Olivia run out of copies!

Healees Share White Room + Announce Coin de l’oeil

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When a bunch of powerhouse labels get together to co-release something, you can pretty much count on us being into it. Hidden Bay Records, Safe Suburban Home and Indie or Die jointly announced Coin de l’oeil, the newest album from Parisian outfit Healees. Our first single has the track blanketing the listener in warmth, with crisp guitar notes churning over one another as they continuously leave space for soaring vocals to work in the negative space. Those vocals carry an earnestness that takes a dream pop ethos and moves it into something a bit more powerful, which definitely has my ears perked up and ready to go when the record drops in October.

The Submissives Deliver New Single

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As we go through the Monday listening routine, we get to visit a bunch of jams we just missed out on, like the first single from the new LP from The Submissives. At times, you feel like you’re listening to a classic doo-wop pop piece, but there’s something about the guitar lines that feels inherently ominous. It’s almost as if they’re using that tension to set up the big hook from the chorus, offering cooled vocal work that can pull anyone into their style on first listen. They fray the edges with little bits of horns and strings, layering the tension that certainly matches the fit for this video. Live at the Sound Studios will be out this Fall via Celluloid Lunch.

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