Author: nathan.lankford

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!

Summer Sleep Share I Don’t Think I’m Meant to Be Saved

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Austin band Summer Sleep typically bring you a darkened blend of lo-fi pop, blended with washes of atmosphere to kind of set you in the mood. But, on the latest single, they almost peel everything back aside from the voice and the strum of the guitar. Attaching that sort of intimacy to the track allows the listener to get swallowed up by the emotional appeal; it also gives us a glimpse at the band’s songwriting process, giving us a peek before the band build in the layers. Just a light way to enter into Monday’s listening.

Last Week’s Jams (10.23 – 10.27)

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We had a busy week here at ATH, prepping for the festival by throwing some Levitation interviews your way, but there was still tons of music to get out there. We ran some conversations with Video Age, Pachyman, Civic and Shannon and the Clams…plus, I got a Rock n’ Recipe in from the good folks at Lower Plenty. So, lots of words to read from other folks on their music. We also had fresh tunes all over the place from ATH favorites like the Umbrellas, Steven van Betten and Glimmer. Pretty busy week with tons to talk about, so be sure to browse through the site too…as there’s more than just sweet jams from last week!

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