Author: nathan.lankford

Pleased to Meet You: Alma Jette

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To be fair, we’ve met most of the members of Alma Jette before; singer and songwriter Mary Bryce has long been featured on our site since her day sin Smiile. This new project, however, is huge in its approach, letting Bryce’s voice serve as the dominating force that billows through your speakers. That’s fitting, as the band’s debut LP, I Found a Reason, serves as a sort of coming-of-age, with Mary finding the footing with the power that we’ve all known was there all along. This track, recorded live, features some other great musicians from our old ATX scene such as Will Maxwell and Alex Riegelman (Big Bill), leading us to believe that we’re all in store for a powerhouse debut performance from Alma Jette.

Sucker Announce Seein’ God 7″

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Sucker is Oakland’s answer to the career of Built to Spill; their songs are filled with these huge riffs that come crashing down like punishing waves, yet still hold tightly to a pop sensibility. They’re able to obscure the vocals behind the mix a bit with feedback and extemporaneous noise, forcing you to look inside the song for those little doses of sugar that your brain seeks out. Feels like the band is looking back on where indiepop and noise rock fused, and in that, I’ve got a huge smile on my face as I love this vibe. They’ll be releasing the Seein’ God 7″ via Cherub Dream Records on February 14th.

Neil Brogan Drops Line Check

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I’m an avid Neil Brogan fan, ever since his days in Girls Names and following through to Sea Pinks, etc. Last year he dropped Yrs Truly, and it looks like he’s got something springing up this year with Neil Brogan and Band. This is a frantic little number with these jittering guitar lines that jump back and forth across the mix; it sort of feels like the ghost of Elvis Costello’s early work, so the ATH team is definitely here for that. Lyrically, it’s simplistic, and perhaps it’s just a fun way for Neil to introduce new tunes and a new line-up…we’ll keep you posted as we hear more.

Stream New Music from Mikko Joensuu

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Felt like we should take a breather with our musical coverage a little bit, offering a pensive number, courtesy of Finland’s Mikko Joensuu. His latest release, Long Ark, is a double LP opus, stretching over 80 minutes, so it definitely is something you’re going to have to sit with for a bit of time, ideally the ten or so minutes streaming below. This tune’s full of slow moving vocals, a bit of string work, ultimately allowing you soak in the mood; it’s this dense cavern of pop music that really encourages full immersion. There are moments in this where I couldn’t help but just sit with Joenssu’s delivery, holding on as he stretches syllables into the soft curls of the atmosphere. Find yourself some time to spend with Long Ark and the tune below!

Ducks Ltd Share New Single

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For a band that’s spent the better part of their career banging out jangling adjacent pop rock, the new Ducks Ltd single should be a bit of a surprise to listeners, though not necessarily a bad thing. For nearly two minutes, the band spend their time in a more casual land, carefully picking on the guitar with little atmospheric flourishes bubbling to the surface occasionally; it’s presented with zero percussive element, but it’s nice to see a little left turn in the midst of an album cycle. Drums do kick in, and the song opens up a bit, but at that point, the vocals become just another layer as the band builds a bit of depth to their tune. Harm’s Way is out February 9th via Carpark Records.

Six Organs of Admittance Share The Mission + Announces Time is Glass

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It’s strange how the world works, as my brain definitely feels a bit like wandering about, kind of drifting. As I sit down this morning with that presence, the music in my inbox seems fittingly matched, particularly this new Six Organs of Admittance tune. Ben Chasny’s voice alone wins me over here, dripping with emotion as the hairs on your arms stand-up. Musically, and forgive me as my brain wanders, but this tune feels like being lost in some great expanse of nature, and from the hills you hear this song echoing, bounding down and calling you home, distant but all encompassing; it feels timeless, like the world has beckoned you to find your place of peace. Perhaps that is what Ben has found on his new record, Time is Glass, which drops on April 26th via Drag City.

Last Week’s Jams (1.22 – 1.26)

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Another busy week, and 2024 is just chock-full of really incredible tunes. Some of my favorite acts like Rosie Tucker and Red Pinks and Purples popped up with fresh tunes to warm us over, so that was a bonus. Plus, the site got to hose a bunch of premieres from Jay Alan Kay, Ryann Gonsalves and Al Harper, hopefully turning you on to what we think is cool. Bubbling under are rad tunes from from Non La, True Green and Corridor…actually every tune we ran was kick ass! Plus, ATH Records dropped Vibrations Now from Fantastic Purple Spots, so you win by streaming below to catch the title track.

Stream Fantastic Purple Spots New Vibrations Now EP

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It’s Friday, and on Friday, we want to leave you with a great present! That present you ask? Well, it’s the Vibrations Now EP from Austin’s Fantastic Purple Spots! I was introduced to the band a few years ago, and reveled in their blend of lo-fi bedroom recordings and psychedelia. So, when they reached out wondering if they could call ATH Records home for their new EP, I jumped at the chance to work with them. There’s no need to wax poetic, as I feel like this EP speaks for itself. Press play and find out for yourself!

Dead Bandit Share Blowing Kisses

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Really stoked to spend more time with this forthcoming Dead Bandit LP, as I’ll admit, I often find myself a bit bored with a lot of the modern post-rock stuff. There’s something in this duo that really makes it feel fresh again, which I’m grateful for today. For instance, this tune opens with this anxiety inducing bit of atmospherics; it’s a dense backdrop to your favorite new sci-fi series. And, as you begin to feel the edge, the group lock into a melodic group of shaking percussion and careful key/guitar lines. Sliding into that melody, you’re hooked, it’s like the saving grace, feeling that rush as you switch from fear into comfort; they build the tune from there, letting you dip your toes into the melodic water, only so they can bring that haunting atmosphere quietly back into the tune. Their new LP Memory Thirteen will be out on February 9th via Quindi.

Ryann Gonsalves Premieres Burrowing Video + Announces Ouch LP

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Hopefully you come to this site often, and if you do, you should be familiar with Ryann Gonsalves, who is part of the very exciting new Slumberland signing Torrey…and Aluminum as well. But, no offense to her bandmates, but today is all about her and the new record she’s written for Dandy Boy Records. The set-up for this tune is fairly simple, which benefits the whole, as you really get to find the enchanting tones of Gonsalves as they course through the track; the drums have a toe-tapping bounce while the guitar line seems to hit in step, with some little twangy meandering ringing out sharply. Still, the star has to be Gonsalves voice, offering this peppy warmth, feathering it in some parts and pushing the syllables in others; it’s a masterful display of control that never shies away from the pop roots that run through. Video Bonus: There’s a really cute dog named Max; nice to meet you Max! You’re going to love listening to Ouch; its out on Valentines Day (2.14) via Dandy Boy!

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