Author: nathan.lankford

Great Lakes Announces Don’t Swim Too Close LP

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It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Ben Crum and his Great Lakes project, but the announcement of Don’t Swim Too Close is the perfect reason to celebrate today. The record comes after Ben recovered from a severe concussion that left him depressed and questioning life. You can certainly hear that in the lyrical content that lurks here, albeit hanging on a teasing line, but not unlike a Silver Jews record, the messaging seems sort of wrapped up in this near perfect mix of Americana and indie rock. At times, the line of “don’t swim too close to this drowning man” almost seems like a reminder to Crum to steer clear of the dark corners of his thoughts and focus on the good time jams like the one below. Don’t Swim Too Close will be out November 7th via HHBTM.

Bondo Share Tascam C-Sides Remastered

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Los Angeles outfit Bondo just put out their newest release, Tascam C-Sides Remastered, and the opening track alone warrants your ear this morning. They’re offering this sort of downtrodden guitar pop, and the heaviest notes feel like the weight of the world is pressing against your chest. But, then that lighter guitar notes seems to ring out and reach home, in a certain sense, offering what solace it can find by slowly intoxicating us with its striking melodic discord. In a sense, its sort of what I imagine Galaxie 500 might sound like if they were surrounded by all the kids giving it a go out of making pretty noise. Take on the single below then jam to the whole new record!

Another New Tune from The Telephone Numbers

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This track from Telephone Numbers dropped earlier in the week, but as I continue to swim against the grain in life, I’m just now really digesting it. Honestly, it’s hitting at the right time, as Thomas’ voice on this feels hopeful, whether that’s intentional or not. Musically, there’s no one really doing it better, at least in this fashion, but I can’t help but be drawn to the lighthearted stutter and burst of those sweet vocals, especially when they’re layered with a nice backing touch. I know my sentiment belong solely to me, but if you’re looking for hope in all the wrong places, you’ll love finding it in the below tune…setting you up to grab Scarecrow II from Slumberland Records.

Villagerrr Share Another Bonus Track

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The benefits of compiling a deluxe edition of a popular record are that you get a chance to try on a few new songs, maybe even a new feeling or two as you look towards your next release. We here get to reap the rewards of the Deluxe Edition of Villagerrr‘s Tear Your Heart Out. On this brand new single, I was all over that guitar line; it could work as a striking ballad, or the opening to something even heavier, and I think the tune plays with both sentiments. Mark Scott’s voice has this folky melancholy to it, but the track takes the quiet and flexes it out with a bit more boisterousness…and for someone who jams a lot of tunes…this is the sort of risk that always pays off. You can grab the Deluxe Edition of the LP on October 10th from Winspear.

Another Creative Writing Track

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If Willie Nelson were a fan of guitar pop music, he’s always have Meritorio Records on his mind, and today, the label is back in my sights with the latest track from Creative Writing. Their newest single is one of the group’s oldest tunes on the forthcoming Baby Did This LP, and it’s one that takes the jangles to a more nostalgic setting, almost working a classic rock sensation into the way the guitars ring out. It perfectly sets up the warmth of the vocal too, which sits just behind the front of the mix, presented as if its a ray of sunshine blessing us with its presence. They even go so far as to turn the last minute or so into a sort of breakaway boogie that would make CSNY a little jealous. Give it a listen and order Baby Did This before its October 3rd release date.

The Cords Release When You Say Goodbye

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While we often comment on the youthfulness of the Cords, it has become more than clear that the duo have no intention of shying away from big pop tracks. I mean, if this track had come out in the 90s, it would have made it onto every single soundtrack or mixtape that came our way. There’s ringing guitars and a left-of-the-dial sentiment, all of it circling like a buzzard high above a horde of pop fans such as ourselves, each one of willing to drop, if only to have these delightful songs play again. Bright pop music might have faded, but songs this good don’t come out every day; you’ll want to grab the self-titled LP on September 26th, courtesy of Slumberland/Skep Wax.

Another Altai Track

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At this point, we’ve almost heard the entirety of the debut LP from Aussie act Altai, but when you hear this new single, you won’t mind getting another peek under the covers. When it opened, I could certainly hear a little throw-back, those punctuated riffs feel very 80s in their sentiment. But, what I love about this track is the way it begins to twist and turn, changing before you even notice its movement. By the time the drama drops in via the synth lines at the 1 minute mark you’ve already given your soul over to the track, and when it sweeps you away, you’re all the better for it. Back and forth and back into beautiful textured pop with a smoky vocal that should have All At Once on your radar; it drops on October 10th.

The Latest from Sweet Nobody

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It seems like my listening rotation is all about those huge guitar riffs, which is why I love this new Sweet Nobody single that just hit this week. Instantly you’re greeted with the angular jangles that I adore, knifing their way right into our hearts with a huge wash of danceable licks and thumping drum beats. You want to throw your arms in the air and just shout along to the sweetness of the chorus, calling out those lovers and companions that always seem to be up to no good. High energy and a chorus you won’t mind getting stuck in your head.

Stella Donnelly Shares Feel It Change

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News of a new record from Stella Donnelly was already in the air this year, and late last night those nerds of us grabbed this number from overseas news sources and instantly were charmed. The tune embraces a brooding drive to it, with some light guitar twinkling dancing in the background; it’s Stella’s voice in the chorus that rings true, however, letting the guitars chatter on with a brighter energy that reverberates across the room. It’s hard not to watch the video and feel the charms pouring through the screen, wether its that huge grin or the playful dancing (perhaps an homage to her duet with Methyl Ethel), there’s something in Stella’s sincerity that consistently rings true. Love and Fortune will be out on November 7th via Dot Dash/Remote Control.

The Mary Onettes Announce Sworn

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If you’ve been reading our site the last few months, you should have been expecting the welcome news that the Mary Onettes have a new LP to offer us this November. As ever, they’re wrapping dreamy guitar notes around a sugary sweet center, using synthetic structures to provide the rhythmic pulse and atmospheric wash. For me, having been a fan since their earliest release, it’s always been the cresting of the vocals that’s won me over; they seem to embrace the shadowy elements of the genre, offering this sort of deluxe wintry vibe that’s blankets your life and record collection for years to come. Sworn is dropping Novemeber 14th via Welfare Sounds and Records.

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