Author: nathan.lankford

Lightheaded Announce New EP, Share Mercury Girl

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It’s nice to see the heavyweights of great indie labels throwing their weight around behind some incredible music, and as usual, Slumberland have picked up another score by grabbing onto New Jersey’s Lightheaded. I have a feeling that folks will be drawn to the magical melody of Cynthia’s voice, taking on this mystery that vaguely reminds me of Mary Weiss. Musically, the song’s got some swirling guitars that would fit right along many of the acts in the label’s stable, though the group approach it with a bit more of an orchestral approach, scaffolding their pop sounds so they lift you to the heavens where pop dreams come true. Their new EP, Good Good Great, is out on October 13th! Also, if that’s a Prefab Sprout reference in the video (I say yes!), I’d like to challenge you to 7 degrees of Slumberland!

Carre Share Live Turn Down the Choir Video

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This week’s already been a bit strange, what with me going nuts and posting 11 songs in one day, so why not make you indulge a bit more here by spending more time with this cinematic constructionist pop from LA act Carre. Recorded live at the Forge, this song just continues to blow me away, particularly as it kind of erupts into this rapturous bit of organic pop music. It begins in an electronic realm, not too far off from where the likes of SURVIVE might dwell, but then it bursts forth with vocals and electronic drum work, all before erupting in this sporadic shudder of electronics. A shorter version of this tune came about in 2021, but this newer version has the band fully invested in their explorative tendencies.

Video Age Share Better Than Ever

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Wanted to toss a bit of joy into your listening rotation today, especially as I love the funky bop of this fresh Video Age tune. Honestly, it reminds me in construction, of early Chromeo, playing with burying really deep hooks in a track that eventually rise and hit you right in the face. That said, the New Orleans project slings it about with a little bit more modernity, tossing in dreamy notes behind the rhythmic bounce; the vocals have a nice little melodic curl, never stretching beyond their boundaries, continuing to let the hook of the tune evolve. They’ll release Away From the Castle on October 27th via Winspear.

 

Wimps Announce City Lights LP

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It’s been a hot minute since we last heard from Wimps, but they waste no time in getting stuck right in our rotation with the announcement of a fresh new record on the horizon. Like many of us, the pandemic hit hard, but it did bring with it some special moments, like motherhood for Rachel Ratner. This song just rips right in, kicking off with a furiously pounding rhythm that rushes the song through your speakers as quick as can be! Lyrically, the song celebrates being a mom, while trying to find that balance between parenting and artistic creativity. As a dad, I can definitely relate to the need to find that balance! The band will be releasing City Lights on October 13th via Youth Riot Records.

Motorsports Release Saddles in Mind EP

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Austin had a good week last week, in my book, and another act that deserves a few extra ears is Motorsports, who just dropped their Saddles in Mind EP. I think if you spend the right amount of time with it, you’ll find the band equal parts Parquet Courts and equal parts Ought…you’ll also likely hear some Byrne-esque vocals and some hardcore tendencies, all of which have them brandishing a sound that can be as dangerous as it is thought-provoking. The whole of the listen is packed with frantic energy, pushing rhythmic post-punk through your speakers with the perfect amount of growl. Go ahead and jam the whole of this new EP!

King Creosote Announces I Des

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Admittedly, my love for orchestral pop has perhaps waned a bit in the last few years, as I dove in pretty heavy in the late 00s. That said, I’ve always had a really soft spot for King Creosote, and with the announcement of I Des, it gave me another chance to really dive back into his songwriting. There’s a lot of great elements in this first single too, from the sort of running guitar/synth line as the backbone, mingling with the string arrangements that sweep the song along in step with all the vocal pieces. Speaking of those vocal pieces, Kenny Anderson’s voice sounds rather distinctive in this version, so its nice to hear it offset a bit with these soft little female counter harmonies. The new LP drops via Domino on November 3rd.

The Laughing Chimes Announce Vinyl Release

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Breaking last week, we wanted to remind you that you’ll now get a collection of great tracks from young Ohio janglers The Laughing Chimes on vinyl. They’ve hand-picked a few tracks off their various releases to put them on in one beautiful 7″ that you’ll have spinning on your record player for some time to come. Through these three tracks, you’ll get the earnestness of the band, be that from their youth or just their enthusiasm, they’re highlighting the best of the sounds that those into the jangle realm adore. The Laurel Heights 7″ will be available from Slumberland/Prefect Records on September 22nd.

Goodgrief Shares Propane, Releases Love Birds

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The minute this goodgrief song entered my headspace, I’ll honestly say it took me back to 2022 in a cabin in Yellowstone listening to Control by Pedro the Lion. You can hear the track working around a simple folk structure, but Ezekiel Rudick’s powerful voice is like the distant cousin of Bazaan, throaty and comforting at once, belting out note after note. Still, the folk structure gets smashed up a bit, offering a nice little bit of grit and attitude to a genre that can oftentimes get stuck under its own feet. If you’re digging the jam, then check out the whole of Love Birds, the new record.

Another Onyon Single from Trouble in Mind

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Officially dropping on Friday, but appearing here today, this great new Onyon track is a must have for everyone’s listening pleasure. In contrast to the dark nature of “Alien Alien,” we find a bit more of a spirited punch to the opening minutes of “Egg Machine.” There’s this upswinging garage guitar work that kicks the tune into movement, driving this hook-laden rhythm right into your earholes. Still, as willing as they are to get a little playful inside their songs, there’s still a hearty growl on the vocals that give the German outfit that edge that makes them standout from many a modern peer. Last Days on Earth drops on October 13th via Trouble in Mind.

Faith Healer Share The Game Single

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Faith Healer are set to release The Hand That Fits the Glove, and before the LP drops, we’ve got one last chance to hear what’s in store for listeners. This track’s a bit more of a mellow piece, in comparison to the earlier singles from the release. Black and white imagery is tied to an atmospheric wash of synths that set the backdrop for a reserved performance from Jessica Jalbert; you get a little lift around the 1:25 mark of the tune, with careful percussive elements swinging into the track to give it a hint of buoyancy. That spirit is needed, particularly when you immerse yourself into the lyrics, a rumination on the challenges many of us face interacting with the outside world without losing ourselves. You can get the new LP on October 13th via Mint Records.

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