Being Dead Announce Eels
When Horses Would Run hasn’t even been out one year, yet Being Dead is ready to return with a brand new batch of tunes to bang out across America. Having watched the band for years (and maybe putting out a 7″), the first 45 seconds or so completely encapsulates why they’re so endearing; they pummel your ears with these huge riffs, yet while you rock, you’re completely caught off-guard by their ability to seamlessly blend in hook after hook after hook…just listen to the directional change at 52 second mark. They continue with their non-linear songwriting, moving in a more melodic folk group direction around the 1:02 mark, before soaring through those distorted metal riffs as cymbals shatter in the distance. It all melds into this slow draw that closes, giving the listener a moment to absorb and reflect. But, if you’re catching them live, as you’ll be able to this Fall, they won’t give you that rest, as they’ll be bounding off into another song before you can catch your breath. Look for Eels via Bayonet on September 27th.
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What started off as a slow week quickly hit hard once the Softies announced their return to the scene after a few decades away. While that may have overshadowed my personal adoration, there was still plenty of cool things to jam out to, or so I thought. The Teenage Tom Petties take on a power pop version of doo-wop, while Chime School announced what seems to be the purest of jangle pop record ever to exist. We had some outsider stuff too that I was super into, like the new Robber Robber single…plus some 7 degrees of Austin made easy with new music from Blood and Lunar Vacation. And, if you need sweet pop feels, try out the new 7ebra or Emma Russack jams. All in all, some great new finds for you here, if you’ll only press play.
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