Author: nathan.lankford

Gaytheist Announce The Mustache Stays

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Been a handful of years since you’ve heard from Portland’s Gaytheist, but we’re changing that today as the group are here to announce The Mustache Stays, their new long-player for the masses. Don’t get caught off-guard by the gentle opening, as it won’t be long before you’re rushing to turn your volume down, with the band entering with thundering drums and piercing vocals. While it jumps out of those gates rushing with punishing fury, the group don’t shy away from turning the song inside out, slowing it down to a stomping metal growl. It’s easy to bundle up and look for comfort in the Winter, but that’s not the style here; they want to wake you from your slumber, and you’ll be grateful for the harrowing energy thrown right in your face. Look for The Mustache Stays on February 21st.

Lunar Gold Share Brooklyn

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Our friend Jason Morris helms Austin outfit Lunar Gold, and his kindness has always had a gravitational pull in our local scene, so today we get to celebrate a new track from the group! Morris and company are drawn to expansive sound, creating these cavernous soundscapes that allow for his angelic vocal tones to slide into the mixture; I love the way he seems to breathe as the piano climbs up and down the track, perfectly encapsulating the quieted movement that makes the group’s work so fascinating. If you’re in the area, they play an early show tonight at Cheer Up Charlies with Kady Rain to celebrate the single!

Ciao Malz Releases Gold Rush

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Malia DeLaCruz and her project Ciao Malz might not be a household name just yet, but I think the latest single from her forthcoming EP displays a lot of risks within the confines of the songwriter genre. Claiming interests that are equal parts and Men I Trust, there’s definitely a bit of a pop hipness in the way Malia spins some of her syllable work; it reminds me of a young Amber Coffman, though the relaxed casualness in her performance sort of renders it an anomaly in the current scene. Really think you’re going to want to spend time with Safe Then Sorry, which drops today via Audio Antihero.

Corasandel Release 1999 Track

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We’ve spent several posts covering Corsandel over the years, so we were quite pleased when they reached out to give us a listen to their new track, “1999.” While they specialize in dense ambiance, this new single seems to eschew a more open expanse, drifting in atop a heavily synthesized bit of beats. Those synth stabs and snapping percussive runs give the track energy, while allowing the wistful tone of the lyrics to maximize their thematic thoughts, reflecting on a time when things seemed more pure and promising. The beauty of the song is that it reminded me of the promise, and maybe with that it gave me a little sadness too, knowing that everything was before me…and now, 25 years later, maybe not so much. And, maybe that forces me to look on today, find that promise and chase after it, and I’ll definitely have a nice tune to work with in doing so.

Dazy Release Surprise I Get Lost EP

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After dropping the adored It’s Only a Secret EP in October, Dazy has returned with the brand new I Get Lost EP. The sound on this EP is definitely blending the lines of where pop and indie rock meet; you can’t deny that the energy and joyousness of these three songs isn’t infectious. You can hear a blend of bits of beat work in the background, akin to ATH faves Dummy, though this is spun in more of the fashion you’d expect from Beck, as opposed to noisier side of the coin. That said, “The Crush” does pull in a bit more pace to the overall approach, while still adhering to the pop hooks that Dazy is becoming known for these days. Stream it all below.

Fantastic Purple Spots Drop Video + Share New EP

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Over on our label side of the site, we began the year with the excellent Vibrations Now EP from Austin’s Fantastic Purple Spots. Thus, it seemed only fitting that we wrap up the year by tossing out the final musical statement from the project: Spotsylvania Lullabies. Prior to the holiday break, we shared a nostalgic leaning classic rocker, “Flowerland,” and today we’ve got a video version of the tune to run for you below. It’s the perfect encapsulation of their sound, melding their work from both EPs into a psychedelic world of blended colors and imagery. In terms of the new EP, officially out Friday but streaming below, it reminds me a lot of the early Clientele records, living somewhere between experimental psychedelia and pastoral rock n’ roll…perfect for your Winter listening, so stream it below!

Swansea Sound Share Christmas Single

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Every year around this time, our email inbox is flooded with indie rock Christmas covers and various holiday delights, but the only one that matters is this new Swansea Sound Christmas Single. They’re not here to redo your caroling routine, brandishing their own witticisms and crunchy riffs, continuing to work on the interplay between Hue and Amelia. While they enjoy a little bit of poking fun, that vocal melody from Hue that slides into the chorus is absolutely spot on. This single comes with B-Side “Dreamland” too, with lots of various purchase options, including one that comes packaged with their latest LP, Twentieth Century!

Strange Lot Release It’s Always You

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Over the last handful of years, Strange Lot has been making a solid name for themselves in the Austin music scene, and it appears as they’re nearing their own pinnacle as this fresh single illustrates the group’s quality, while also throwing down what makes them more of an outlier in an oversaturated psych realm. The genre as it stands has the propensity to lock in a groove, let that pulse and move, but always hold the song steady; we don’t see the band striving to escape that. However, most acts employ a more traditional guitar sound while the Strange Lot seem content to lurk in the shadows of their work; it elevates their craft into a more cinematic realm that feel more traditional in its willingness to step away from the masses. This tune will feature on the group’s forthcoming LP, with Alex Mass and Jim Eno taking on production/mixing roles…so you know it’s a big deal.

Listen to Zack Keim’s New Single

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Outside my window at the moment, the weather is slightly cold and misting, which begs a nice ballad, perfectly fit for the voice of Zack Keim. When this single first came through, I thought to myself how it felt like an old version of M. Ward; he had that same tonal quality while still feeling familiar and friendly. The musical production has this understated elegance too, bordering between confessional indie rock and buoyant crossover pop. It’s a moving tune, and one that should put Keim on your radar as he prepares for the release of his Battery Lane LP, out in February via Super Sport Records.

QUINQUIS Shares Morwreg

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This might be the final piece from my catch up game, and what a doozy! QUINQUIS is the project of Emilie Quinquis, and she’s combining her entrancing vocals with a deep love of pulsating electronica. She pulls out her voice first, selling you on its majesty, all as a subtle beat begins to build beneath the surface; it doesn’t cover the voice completely, careful not too overplay itself. But, there’s a moment around the 2 minute mark where the beat gets to shine on its own, heavy and thumping, with a blinking bit of percussive samples barking at you over the top of a budding synth line…and then the vocals drop back in to finish the job. All of this brought to us courtesy of Mute.

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