Author: nathan.lankford

East Sister Share Mixtape Single

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Woke up feeling a little groggy this morning, so listening to the newest single from Swiss outfit East Sister takes pop music and scratches at the cobwebs in my brain, in the best way. The synthetic notes are carefully orchestrated, as if the group is sort of tip-toeing around you, trying to find the best way to get into your head. Softened vocal touches do a great job of building in a melodic note that lets your mind drift far away whilst still being tethered to your body. Thematically, its a love story, to both a companion and the world of music, hopefully putting the group on the map as we await their new LP!

Winston Hightower Announces 100 Acre Wood

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K Records/Perennial has consistently put out great records for decades, but they’ve really found their way into my constant rotation with releases from acts like Sharp Pins and Feeling Figures; today the powerhouse label announces a fresh LP from Winston Hightower. Much like the title, “Lay Low,” the song feels like a strong vocal experiment; the poetry is weaved through various musical textures, subtle in its presence, allowing Winston’s voice to bob and bounce between the lines. I love the video, particularly when you can see Hightower soaking in the joy of his own work in the studio. 100 Acre Wood is out on April 13th.

Tinariwen Announce Hoggar

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There’s never a bad day when a new track from Tinariwen arrives in your inbox, particularly if it arrives with news of a record on the horizon. This go round, they’ve taken their sound and added a vocalist, Sulafa Elyas, who is living in exile in France; I love the approach as it feels like it broadens the appeal of the group as it stretches faintly into pop…its also an important aspect of the Tuareg musical history. Their vibes feel familial, always feeling like you’re journeying with the group, actively participating in their work. Hoggar is out March 13th via Wedge.

Season 2 Announce Debut LP

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I love when you wake up and get to hear about something entirely new and refreshing, like Season 2. The Melbourne outfit are delivering a bit of modern post-punk, though even with the revisionist approach, they still feel like they’re sharing heritage with acts like Delta 5 or the Raincoats; the guitars waver between jangling and punk, with a snappy snare keeping the rhythmic pulse of the tune. Thematically, the group are touching upon issues of boredom and the future with the refrain of “life’s passing me by/I’ve been wasting all my time.” It’s a pretty rad sound, and one that has me looking forward to Power of Now, out via Spoilsport/Upset the Rhythm.

Bill Callahan Shares Another New Single

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It feels like hyping up a new Bill Callahan single is a no-brainer. You talk about his vocals; you talk about his lyrics; you talk about his history in the scene. Those things are all great, and I’m here for it, but I really love the way he can make a mini-opus feel like a brief adventure. This song stretches beyond seven minutes, but his matter-of-fact storytelling just makes it feel like you’re sitting around a campfire being serenaded by a classic troubadour, trading stories for food. In a sense, his work harkens to the oldest bards, mixing stories and song, making My Days of 58 a surefire necessity in your collection; it drops via Drag City on February 27th.

Circling Back to Natalie Jane Hill

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I remember way back when we first came upon Natalie Jane Hill and her Azalea LP; she was living in the ATX area and you could hear the magic in her voice early on. Now, years down the line, the only thing that seems to have changed is that the voice seems even more powerful and moving; the added instrumentation on the recording allows her voice to offer varying performance moments, all of which carry you away on the wings of the birds featured in the video. Such a sensational video, and one of the many reasons we pray you don’t skip over Hopeful Woman, out March 6th via Dear Life Records.

Mythical Motors Announce Tremolo on the Punchline

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Don’t think we’d ever pass up an opportunity to rep Mythical Motors, particularly as the project has continuously brought us hit after hit. And, they’ve now announce a new record, which will be their first ever on vinyl (despite a deep catalog)!. Enthusiasm greets you when you press play upon this new single, with the vocals pushing into classic power-pop territory…yearning and melodic as they match the crunchiness of Matt Addison’s vocals. The brevity warrants repeat listens, with an intermingling of hooks and rock to make everyone come back for more. Tremolo on the Punchline drops on April 10th via Repeating Cloud/Best Brother.

Deja Bloom Share Redacted

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While our tastes span all over the place, those who’ve been around for the long haul on ATH know about our affinity for Midwest emo vibes, just like this new track from Dallas’ Deja Bloom. There are elements of the track where you get that old nostalgic feel, like wavering between a nod to Braid or to the Smoking Popes, neither of which would hurt my feelings. Personally, I love the more pensive nature of the vocals, where things can often get carried with too much urgency; this is a pattern throughout where the song takes extra time spanning all over the place, rather than just rushing to blow your hair back. Really stoked to catch onto this act.

Last Week’s Jams (1.12 – 1.16)

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We covered a ton of ground last week, though our playlist is missing some of my favorite jams…the new Special Friend and the Leaf Library aren’t on DSPs at the moment. Still, there’s great pop music on here, like the first singles from the forthcoming Maureens and Fort Not LPs, deliciously kicking things off on our playlist. Got big named hitters in the mix too, like Kim Gordon; I got some good noise in too with new Trauma Ray and Dog Chocolate, so the playlist is all over the place, in the best way. If you weren’t reading or didn’t have the time, jump in below.

Makthaverskan Share Louie Single

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Shout out to Makthaverskan for keeping me in the feelings this morning, dropping a new single that’s dripping with nostalgia whilst feeling rooted in the now. Sprinkles of jangles build up a huge wall behind the band, but the vocal performance is absolutely huge; it feels like it’s the sort of pop that should soar over the masses in a really solid-sounding mid-size room. I loved that performance, and I’m just marveling at how great it sounds, embracing the power as the groove rocks you in place. Damn, this song is too good for my ears! Glass and Bones will be out April 3rd via Welfare Sounds.

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