Author: nathan.lankford

Exit Row Drop Hauntology

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You can always count on Athens, Georgia to have an independent spirit just ready to pop out, much like Exit Row, who’ve just dropped Hauntology. The trio are employing a similar style to regionally adjacent act, Omni, especially if you listen to the below focus track from the release; it’s got that similar jittery bit of angular guitar lines seemingly crawling all over each other, scrambling to make their way out of the speakers. That said, there’s something in some of the way they play with the vocals, operating almost as more of a transmission from a distant planet, which I certainly found as a cool touch. But, please listen to the whole of the LP, as there’s a great bit of variance, and all of it equally as charming as what you get here!

Oh Boland Offer Grass Walls

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You should already have Western Leisure are your anticipated albums list, if you’re making one. If not, then just crank up this new Oh Boland track today, which is the opening track from the forthcoming LP. There’s something about it that reminds me of the Clean at their most rambunctious, just kind of taking their hooks and letting them rip in whatever direction they can muster. That said, there’s also a bit of Modern Lovers in the constant driving stomp that wraps around all that exuberance; I personally love the way the vocal delivery has an emphatic punch at the end of each line. Be sure to order Western Leisure from Meritorio Records before it drops on May 31st.

Nightshift Announce Homosapien LP

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I can’t tell you how excited about a new Nightshift LP on the horizon. I actually only got into the band a few years ago when they dropped Zoe (though I somehow ended up with a CD not an LP–weird choice on my part), but I did play it out pretty non-stop. I likely wanted to put the Glaswegian lot in that post-punk box, though if you listen to their new work, it’s clear that they’ve carefully been wiggling out of those trappings since the get-go. Little slinky guitar notes angle their way into the picture, washed ashore via the ambient soundscape behind; Eothen Stern scrawls her vocals across that soundscape, though the notes leave plenty of space for musical cascades to fall from the speakers, sharply knifing through each up-and-down note climb. It’s like they’ve embraced the jam, albeit in their own distinctive nature, and we’re totally into it. Homosapiens drops July 26th via Trouble in Mind Records.

1800 and Froze to Death Share Another End

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A few decades into their career, and it feels like 1800 and Froze to Death are just hitting their peak form. After reuniting in 2015, they’ve been toiling away at various projects, but we’re now about ready to receive their new LP, Thirds. Interestingly, they feel very much like they’ve channeled that mid90s indie rock feel, thinking about Jawbreaker (or maybe even Jets to Brazil) on this fresh new jam. It’s crunchy in all the right places, though the production definitely cleans up the sound a bit, bringing it into the present. There’s a whole lot of melody too, which bodes well for the listen, as a lot of acts of this ilk get bogged down in creating the noise. Those that like to rock will love the closing energy of the last two minutes here! Thirds is out on June 21st!

New Age Healers Share Radiate Video

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Just recently, New Age Healers dropped their excellent The Spin Out LP, and I’ll admit that it got swept under the rug in a rush off all the other stuff that was popping off in a busy Spring season. But, they tossed me this new video from their latest single from the record, sort of as a reminder of the power that you’ll find within the tracks on the record. There’s something in Owen Murphy’s vocal performance that reminds me a lot of JAMC, particularly in the way Murphy’s breathiness comes through the speakers. In terms of the musical element, you’re getting more of a heavy psych rock feel, something akin to the Black Angels, dropping in a whole new level of heaviness. Why not start your morning off with a dose of jams!? The Spin Out is available now, and you can stream it HERE.

Kosmetika Announce Luxury LP

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After getting a couple albums in the bag, Kosmetika have begun to work as a collective as opposed to their earlier days as a duo (with a band supporting); this has culminated in the completion of their latest record, Luxury, which features input from all five members, stretching their sound. Today, there’s a new single coming across the ocean, and it’s riding a wave of what will likely get pigeonholed as modern shoegaze. Sure, there are waves of noise battering your speakers, but there’s something deeper and more seductive. Veeka’s vocal work feels almost as if it’s nodding to radio pop of the late 80s/early 90s, kind of coy and spoken, though moments sneak out where she completely embraces the melody. It’s really an amalgam of influences, illustrating the band’s newfound cohesiveness…this only bodes well for Luxury, which drops on July 12th via Spoilsport.

Bug Seance Share Wavering + Release I’m Right Here

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Portland’s Bug Seance just dropped their super excellent I’m Right Here EP, so those with a penchant to adore anthemic pop rock need to pay attention here. A careful guitar lines enters the picture, crisp and fairly ordinary in its presence; it’s a nice emotional vibe, but a quick set up as the band soon jumps in and rips the niceties away to pack a punchier pop rock tune right into your ears. While drums shatter the speakers and riffs rip through, there’s a bunch of dueling vocal parts that maximize the melodic nature at the band’s core. A bit of softness to coincide with the riotous nature that surrounds it…with a brief respite…then back into a full out wall of jams that will have you punching the air in earnest. If you’re into it, spend a minute with I’m Right Here.

Apifera Shares The Curious Wild

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Are you a fan of the Clientele? In search of something of the same like? Might we point you in the direction of Apifera? The band draws influences from various jazz realms as well as post rock to create this world that takes on the gentleness of Sea and the Cake and carries the lost at sea aura of the aforementioned Clientele. And, just as one settles into expectations of where the song will go, they turn left and go into this futuristic breakdown that flexes their musical muscle, whilst still being beholden to a sense of majestic mystery. They band are set to release their new album, Keep the Outside Open on Jun3 21st, so be prepared to indulge.

Qozy Offer Up Bugs Life

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Surprise surprise! There’s another band from San Francisco area that we need to keep our eyes on: Qozy. At the moment it’s a one-man project, but the sound’s laying the groundwork for something special; it’s sort of like a rocking slow-core band, wherein you can hear the driving nature and immediacy, only the tune has a tendency to open up and offer itself to you. Those guitar lines almost have this heavy drone too, though the recording keeps that sort of underwater intimacy, all whilst detailing the brevity of a bug’s life and how a bug should be grateful as “being a bug is enough.” A sense of absurdity coiled up in a droning bit of bedroom indie rock. Dig in.

CLAMM Return with Disembodiment EP

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The last few years have been busy for CLAMM, as they toured in support of their last album, Care; they still had time to settle into a studio and record the tracks for their new Disembodiment EP. Our first listen is this thundering ripper, “Change Enough,” which greets you immediately with storming drums and terrorizing guitars. That ferociousness pervades the entire track, but that’s not the only aspect that’s right in your face; the lyrics are standing up and begging to “strive for betterment.” It’s a tune where singer Jack Summers’ is encouraging himself and others to work on growth, especially form the masculine perspective; he’s looking for all of us to be better, and that message marches right in line with the music. They release the Disembodiment EP on July 19th via Meat Machine.

 

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