Author: nathan.lankford

Fading Yellow Drop New EP

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Looking over my shoulder, it seems I missed the debut EP from Austin’s Fading Yellow, which is a quick little listen that would certainly fit into my listening rotation. The music’s got a bit of that rolling psychedelic buzz you would ascribe to a Stereolab fan, but you can hear more modern pop touches lurking in the tracks too, with guitar work that reminds me of early Of Montreal. Below I’ve got the most immediately tasty join on the EP, but, I advise you to dig in as the band push their sound a bit in some of the other spaces. You can stream the whole Stereo Assessment EP by jumping over HERE.

The Infinites Announce New Record

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The Infinites have been one of our favorite acts in the Austin scene; the band’s full of ties to our own ATH Records, with members of both Zoltars and the Hermits playing on this record…and we couldn’t be happier to see them all land on one of our favorite labels, Meritorio! Our first single offers listeners a glimpse at the group’s propensity for offering an indie rock groove; you can feel the movement in the way the song goes up and down, constantly moving and growing. Jared’s vocal work is some of his best today, coolly riding that steady movement as the guitar lines seem to dance all around him. If you haven’t listened to the band before, might we suggest also spending some time with their self-titled debut. Archetypes will be out on February 16th via Meritorio Records–Pre-Order it HERE!

New Stuff from Jim Nothing

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Just the other day we caught wind of new Jim Nothing, so we let it resonate a bit, returning today to remind you of how great the New Zealand outfit is. You are instantly met by this motorik beat of sorts, thumping and pumping the rhythmic pulse of the song right through your speakers. Guitars begin to shimmer between the lines, teasing you as you await the vocals. Those vocals come in, quick and fast, running through your mind as guitars scream at you. A bit of an emphatic close with a stomp and gang vocals, and now we’re all left to wonder…will there be more? And when?

The Maureens Share Fell in Love

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I can’t understand why more folks don’t tune into the Maureens; they’ve got the same pop sensibility as modern-era Teenage Fanclub, albeit with just a little bit more sentiment. There’s something in their songwriting that feels like it was raised on their parent’s record collection, then ramped up with a modern bit of charm and swollen melodies. You press play here and you’ll immediately be hit with a wall of emotion, with a closing moment that feels like a climax in and of itself. This is the song you deserve today, and you can also build some anticipation for Everyone Smiles, out on January 19th via Meritorio Records.

High Pitched Scream Release Falsehead

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Was in the need of a bit of noise to get me out of my morning slumbers today, and this track from High Pitched Scream was perfectly fitting. It opens with this huge wall of feedback, purposefully keeping you on edge from the moment the drums start crashing down. The song’s success lives in the balance between that noise and the vocals, which offer a softer center, like the center of a Tootsie Roll pop; you’re going to want to get to the center in less than three licks. As the track unfolds, you can hear the musicianship on display, letting the song kind of meander here and there, throwing blasts of noise at you all along the way.

Last Week’s Jam (12.4 – 12.8)

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I know you’re all anxiously awaiting our year end collection of favorite songs, but we’re just not there yet! We did run our excellent Top Albums of 2023 last week, and while that’s getting all the headlines, there were tons of great new tracks to enjoy. I was particularly enamored with the new BVs tune, as you knew I would be, not to mention some deserved adoration for the brand new Lamplight track. Local friends Psychic Seatbelt dropped a new EP, so they’re getting some love here, and throwing in a Get Wrong tune to celebrate their EP from a week or so ago. Glad folks still put out music throughout the whole year, not just up until List Week.

Pleased to Meet You: Rain House

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Rain House is a brand new band out of Boston that reached out to us with their first single, and I definitely hear tons of promise in the band’s craft, so I had to share it with you. They mention acts like Stone Roses and Doves in their bio, but for me, there’s these great guitar licks that remind me of the Church in a certain sense. As the song pushes forward, drums roll quickly, building the emotive quality, only to pull back so the melody can hang in the air of your room. Still, the circular nature of those chiming guitar riffs kept me coming back to play this tune over and over. Here’s to meeting a new band full of promise!

Bubble Tea and Cigarettes Share New Single

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Apparently my brain needs some space, as this mornings tunes are definitely all in a more pensive space, open and drifting, like this new tune from Bubble Tea and Cigarettes. While I’m not sure about the band name (I’m very anti-cigarettes in 2023!), I totally love the vibe they’ve created with “Emi.” On my end, it sounds like a less electronically crafted version of Radio Dept; the song’s filled with these huge swelling harmonies, with vocals that feel like a fog rolling in from the sea. You could certainly hear influences like early Beach House in here, but that voice just grabbed me, like some whispering voice from my past that I couldn’t escape. Soak up the warmth below.

Still Corners Ready Dream Talk

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It amazes me how Still Corners still seem to continue their musical progression, years down the road here; they’ve been at it for nearly 15 years, and while you hear a touchstone or link to the past, they manage to still turn your ear. The rattling tambourine is a nice touchstone between this record and The Last Exit, but Tessa’s vocals seem somehow mysterious; there’s something in the way the band have her vocals kind of teasing the listener, like a playful ghost beckoning you to follow. Honestly, I love the openness of the track; the guitar licks are minimal and sharp, but stay out of the way until they’re necessarily to texturize what’s in store. Then, just as you’ve settled into place, the duo lock into this sultry excursion that closes the tune out. They’ll release Dream Talk via Wrecking Light Records in April.

New Bop from Terry Venomous

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Somewhere in between the lines of King Krule and the Fall, you’ll find the work of Liverpool’s Terry Venomous. Thought his latest track from his forthcoming EP would be an easy way to slide right into Friday. This tune revolves around a steady little beat that stays locked locked in the groove. Light keys twinkle and guitars sway and swing all around the vocal delivery, which carries a bit of a heavy smoker croon. It’s a super casual way to kick your Friday right into gear, letting you get your playful best ready so you can go out and win today! Look for a new EP in April!

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