Author: nathan.lankford

Rural France Announce Exactamondo

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I was a really big fan of Rural France‘s debut, RF, which in turn led to my fandom of Teenage Tom Petties…and now it seems that Tom Brown and Rob Fawkes have put aside time to lay down another delightful batch of tunes. At first listen, it seems like the jangles, while still present, have been turned down a bit in the mix, building more of a broad pop approach to the duo’s songwriting; it sort of feels like they’ve branched into Teenage Fanclub territory with these big riffs rocking throughout, though I’ll admit, their adherence to the melody is constantly delighting on this tune. Look for Exactamondo to drop April 26th via Meritorio Records.

Elephant Stone Are Going Underground

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As you’ve seen from the site, I’ve been really into the forthcoming Elephant Stone LP, which finally drops tomorrow! While we initially got into the band with their psychedelic sounds, Back Into the Dream seems to be offering a glimpse at a band working their way into other musical realms. For me, while I can certainly hear the psych nods in the mix, there’s something about this that feels more like a Britpop bit from the 90s; I keep thinking I hear hints of Ash in the way the vocals soar in the chorus. There’s a nice little plot-twist too, when the band pull back to offer a nice little subdued moment before letting the riffs fly right through your speaker. Stoked to see them flexing their songwriting muscles; grab Back into the Dream tomorrow.

En Attendant Ana Drop Single for SubPop

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We’ve been huge supporters of En Attendant Ana over the years, and I adored last year’s Principia (Trouble in Mind). Today, out of nowhere the band dropped a gorgeous new single for the Sub Pop Singles Club, which continues to show the band stretching their pop sensibility. “Magical Lies” picks up where Principia left us, using this bobbing bass line to work its way throughout, adding a bit of bouncy lifeblood to the ethereal wash of vocal melodies. Then, you get to “Teeny Tiny Tyche,” which feels like the group is aiming to take on more open spaces in their songwriting; the tune has a striking vocal performance, with plenty of room left behind the voice for the notes to flutter about. These two new tracks are available now!

The Reds, Pinks & Purples Share Learning to Love a Band

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If you’re coming to this site to discover a new song or be reminded of a favorite act you’ve missed, then you’re likely going to find yourself in love with the new single from the Reds, Pinks & Purples. “Learning to Love a Band” can be seen as a track from both sides, as a fan fawning over their favorite act or as a person stepping into a new musical project. Either way, the subject matter is spot on for our site, and the musical element…the smooth softness of Glenn’s voice, the understated melody…you’ve been here before, and you loved the coziness, so feel free to learn to love this band all over. The new LP, Unwishing Well, will drop on April 12th via Slumberland/Tough Love.

Soliti Welcome Kaspar to Their Roster

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We love when our friends Soliti Music reach out from Finland to offer us a glimpse of what’s going on in their scene, and today, we’ve got a tune from their latest signing Kaspar; the duo will release a AA single this Friday via the label, with a sneak peek below. For all intents and purposes, the song’s a slow-moving pop ballad, but it was the way they crafted the soundscape behind the vocals that caught my ear. Early on it’s a rolling synth line, with the faintest heartbeat bubbling beneath; I love how the empty space leaves a lot of room for the melody to kind of build and grow, like a rolling ball of snow gathering mass as it moves down the mountain. Give a listen, and look out for the new single on Friday!

Latest Track from Bedbug

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There’s something magical that seems to come through my speakers when I play a Bedbug track; it feels a bit like late 90s indie rock, when folks captured their imperfections without fear, hoping just to pour their emotions into the musical side of things. I completely get those feels on this new single too, as it feels like the vocals get pushed to the edge of control, but when the song pulls back to its more personal moments, you begin to think that it was just the pure excitement of the songwriting getting carried away. Pack Your Bags the Sun is Growing really is starting to feel like something special. Grab a copy from Disposable America before it drops on March 15th.

Variety Share The Light + Play the ATH vs SOTO Party

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Last week we announced our annual SXSW Party with our friends over at Side One Track One, and one of the acts we wanted to be sure was on the show was new act Variety. They’ve just released a fresh track, with a nice little hint at their sound, and what we can expect from future singles. Although brief, there’s a frantic nature in the guitar work, trying to maneuver with as much movement as possible within the song’s time frame. The vocals seem to work in the opposite direction, keeping you off kilter a little bit as you try to keep up with the furious drumming…which I can attest is phenomenal in the live setting. Give it a whirl will ya.

Daniel Romano’s Outfit Share Where’s Paradise

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Rock n’ roll probably doesn’t need to be saved at this point, but if there was someone that I’d back to kind of destroy the modern mediocrity, I’d place my bets on Daniel Romano. If you dive into the surface level of the band’s newest single, you’ve got this old-school power-pop vibe that’s filled with hooks and a shit ton of fun. I’m totally on board, but get underneath and you find this rocking bit of heavy psychedelia grooving in the leftover space. They ride out the close of the song with this smashing riot that reminds us all that you don’t need gizzards or wizards to be cool; you just need Daniel Romano’s Outfit. They release Too Hot to Sleep on March 1st via You’ve Changed Records.

Dumb Things Share Instant Coffee Single

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I fell in love with Brisbane’s Dumb Things late last year when I caught wind of “Self Help,” and they seem to have aimed to keep things going with their newest single, “Instant Coffee.” When I heard the chime of the guitars, particularly the understated jangle beneath the mix, I’ll be honest, I immediately thought of fellow Oceanic popsters Spice World. This go round, they give the reins on lead vocals over to Madeleine who knocks it out of the park; even when accompanied by her male counterparts, her voice seems settled and fearless, adding this bravado to our favorite genre of indiepop. Be sure to stick around as the band let loose to close the number out; I hope there’s more just around the corner!

R.E. Seraphin Preps Fool’s Mate + Shares Bound

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Think we’ve got 2 degrees of separation from R.E. Seraphin, but that’s neither here nor there, as we’ve got a fresh LP and a new track that immediately require your attention. A light little jangle and a wash of atmosphere opens things up, with the song taking a propulsive bass line under its wings as they push towards a meet and greet with the melodic center force. Seraphin’s vocals have a really nice warm jacket atop, perhaps with a nod to the album’s producer Jason Quever (Papercuts)…and whatever, it’s a really nice move that really takes Ray’s songwriting to the next level. Fool’s Mate is the new album, dropping on March 22nd via Take a Turn Records and Safe Suburban Home Records.

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