Author: nathan.lankford

The Uptights Share The Unfinished Libretto, Drop I Was Dreaming

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Having just been turned onto the Norwegian outfit The Uptights a few weeks back, I really had to push you to check their new I Was Dreaming release out; its this ripping brand of indie rock that’s continuously surprising from start to finish, even within a single song, like the one below. When it opens it has this sort of K Records ambiance, but with a bit more of a mess to it. Then, they spin this bouncing guitar line that’s insatiable, except just as you’re sinking into that hook, you’re met with a ripping growl that punctuates the band’s ability to spin sounds entirely at their own will. Hook-laden and dangerous, just like the whole of their new release! Stream it all HERE.

Milk Teddy Share Iron Rose Video

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In honor of Milk Teddy reforming to play the Lost and Lonesome 25 Year Anniversary Party, I figured I’d run up this newly unearthed video from the sessions surrounding their last LP, Time Catches Up with Milk Teddy. Starring several band members, the video plays upon the song’s concept of a romantic tryst in a cemetery. Musically, you know I’m a sucker for vocals that seem almost spoken, but hanging onto enough melody that you’re gobsmacked. All of that and you get these floating backing harmonies on the vocals and huge ringing guitars, reminding me I need to go get myself a copy of Time Catches Up with Milk Teddy before they’re all gone! If you’re in Melbourne, they play this weekend! Hopefully the reformation leads to another record of hits!

Listen to Coast to Coast from Wish Queen

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In the electronic pulse of this opening moment from the new Wish Queen, I found my own heartbeat, I found myself ready to be immersed, matching my emotions here. For the first minute or so, you get that beat and an ethereal vocal sort of fluttering about, letting you drift with it. Then, subtly, a heavy guitar creates this wash of atmosphere, bringing with it a bit of heaviness that pulls you within, briefly allowing you some respite. And, because the song may seem quiet, it also sneaks bending movement throughout, as you’ll see in the slight uptick at the 3 minute mark, letting layered vocals build texture just as distant guitars do the same. It’s a truly moving piece, and one that should set the scene for your listen to the new LP, Saturnalia.

Heaven’s Cameras Share Thanksgiving Single

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Now that we’ve got Halloween behind us, its time we look forward to the next holiday, Thanksgiving. Luckily, Maine’s Heaven’s Cameras have an aptly titled tune just for us, but beware, there’s mystical powers here. Alex Merrill has this rolling voice on this tune, not only rolling up and down upon the strum of the guitar, but also almost beckoning to the smells and emotions of the holiday. You’re met with rich flavors and bold scents, then matched up with sweeping highs and touching on lows. Ultimately, its a feeling of thanks and thoughtfulness, reverberating through light string touches and a soft guitar strum. If you’re enjoying this, perhaps go back and listen to last year’s Shutters Firing.

Rock n’ Recipes: Lightheaded

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One of the more pleasant musical surprises, for me anyways, has been New Jersey’s Lightheaded. They just released the Good Good Great EP, a teaser of sorts for their forthcoming album in 2024. It’s a collection that’s blending all eras of pop songwriting, as I’m sure you’ll hear if you spend a little time with the EP, courtesy of Slumberland Records. We talk a little about their history with the label, then get a sweet recipe for a Puerto Rican influence Chicken Stew with Corn.

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Finnish Postcard Ready How to Mute Crows

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Guess I’m in love with classic pop rock sounds today, as the latest single from Finnish Postcard definitely has that classic sound; the walls of noise that scream through the song can’t hide the track’s natural inclination towards seeking out the melody. I keep finding myself circling back just to hear the vocal delivery; there are these little moments when they seem to kind of climb in tone, only to climb back down that mountain; you’ll know it when you hear it. But, just as the song’s bravado swirls, the band pulls back to draw you into a more pensive close, leaving you with your emotions. If you dig it, How to Mute Crows is out this Friday!

Footballhead Shares Habits Single

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Struggling to recover a bit this week, particularly after a bit of dehydration and a night spent with my little ones at Halloween. So, I wanted to drop this quick little energetic banger from Footballhead; the song has this natural immediacy to it, allowing you to feel the punch from get-go. Musically, it sort of feels like it’s taking notes from late 90s alternative and sprinkles of the modern emo scene; you can hear that rattling sound in the guitars as the drums pound behind. I loved the way the vocals embrace this earnestness, this feeling of promise that always seems just out of reach. This track will appear on the group’s new LP, Overthinking Everything, out in 2024 via Tiny Engines!

Wet Dip Release Rollercoaster Single, Announce Smell of Money

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Please don’t let the soulful twenty seconds that greets you upon pressing play sway you on Austin’s Wet Dip. Because, as soon as you think you’ve pinned down pop, the start gun fires off and the group rushes out the door, spurred on by a frantic bassline and snapping bit of drum work; the rapidity creates this emotional anxiety as you’re barely able to keep up with the band. But, for a moment, they offer you respite, giving you a final warning of their tenacity, reminding you that the rollercoaster is about to speed off, so it’s best to follow safety precautions. As they push you towards the close, things begin to get erratic, guitars skittering here and there, cymbals crashing, hurtling us all towards an abrupt halt, fading back into a pop snuggle at the end. Smell of Money, their new LP is out on November 10th via Feel It Records.

The Laughing Chimes Share New Music

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We were out and about on Friday when these fresh tracks from the Laughing Chimes dropped, and as always, the young band have an intoxicating sound that continues to blossom and wear varying shades. You get one fresh tune, and one that’s a cover of The Ocean Blue‘s “Ballerina Out of Control.” On their new tune, press notes jangling sounds with gothic undertones; I can hear bits and pieces of Felt in the guitar sound, and any number of darkened goth voices to spin in the vocal presentation. In terms of the cover, I love the way the vocal turns lighter, reflective and light, working to fit perfectly in between the sharp notes that ring from the guitar. It feels like trio is onto something really really special, so hopefully their label Slumberland keeps us in the loop!

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