Author: nathan.lankford

Say Sue Me Share Mind is Light + Tour the States

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One of the many acts we’ve been introduced to by the kind folks over at Damnably is Say Sue Me; we’ve fawned over their LPs and their live sets for years, with more folks in the US able to catch them this week. In honor of their tour, they dropped another single last week while I was away, which I’ve now go below. I love how the song seems to combine two tracks into one; there’s a driving feel beneath, beating its own path while the distorted guitars rise to the surface, both letting the sublime vocals wash through the middle. Another reminder of how great the group is, and as if you needed more proof, they got James from Yo La Tengo to do the single artwork! Check out their US tour dates HERE; they kick off this week!

Annie Hart Releases What Makes Me Video

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As a founding member of Au Revoir Simone, one would think that Annie Hart would be brimming with confidence as a songwriter. But, like all of us, Annie was plagued with self-doubt, wandering what she was truly good at…and feeling a bit down and out. So, what better way than to create a song that’s completely the opposite of that solitude? Her latest single instantly springs to life, with sparkling keys and percussion delivering a snappiness that’s insanely catchy. Her voice definitely sounds like its found its place, playfully toying with the listener as notes seem spaced out to deliver the proper emotional tug. In the video, an impromptu recording with friends, shows a spirited Hart, hopefully finding her power and she grins and dances for her audience. She will release The Weight of a Wave on August 4th via Uninhabitable Mansions.

Rad Gnar Share Fresh Single

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If you have yet to catch on to Austin’s Rad Gnar, let me hip you the group with this fresh track, “Scene.” The group is a fairly recent project, featuring members of Big Bill and Basketball Shorts, so you know there’s going to be a bit of a punk mentality; we’re close with various members too, so we know how important guitar-monies are too, which you’ll hear soaring throughout this track. As I press play again and again, I keep thinking of it as a mixture of early Saves the Day and Alkaline Trio…and I don’t mind that one bit. But, before you pass judgment, take a listen to the melodic break in the song’s middle, illustrating just how much the group have to offer in their sound. You may be too cool for pop punk, but you’re never too cool for great musicianship. Keep an eye out!

Steven Van Betten Shares Yosemite Video

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Seeing as it is vacation season around the States, it makes sense to include “Yosemite” as one of our pieces of coverage today, as that’s one of America’s most popular destinations. But, more important should be the craft and care put forth in the song coming from Steven van Betten. There’s this closeness that Van Betten carries in his vocal approach here; he feels as if he’s serenading you from a few feet away, sweeping you away in the emotional way his notes seem to just flutter in the air. While the tune begins with a light strum, it begins to build in some nice little piano flourishes and light drum sweeps, building this deepened texture that certainly makes the folk spring through the speakers. Steven will be releasing Friends & Family via Future Gods this November.

Dadabe Share Paz Single

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Having been mostly quiet since their debut EP, Spain’s Dadabe have dropped a couple of rad singles for the world to taste this past month, with me just now catching the latest. I’m pretty sure anyone who loved Pavement will immediately feel at home with this new single; it has that slacker style (or so they called it), offering burning riffs and a relaxed vocal feel through the verses. But, when that does switch in the chorus, there’s this brightness that bursts through, shimmering with promise. Then, as if they had more to prove, they close it down with a minute of jam, hoping to keep you coming back; I know I will.

Echo Ladies Share Fabrik

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After being out and away from the Internet, I couldn’t help but slide right back to the swing of things…and what better way than with this killer track from Malmo’s Echo Ladies. Like a lot of the Scandinavian acts, the band brings about this punishing darkness, driving synths that seem rooted in dark house music; think of acts like Lust for Youth for instance. About 20 seconds in, a synth line washes in with this playful bit of pop structure, opening the song for Matilda’s voice to swirl atop the driving rhythm. I love the way the band still leave space, letting this elegance hang out in the air for a bit before sliding right back into it. Echo Ladies will release Lillies on September 6th via Rama Lama Records.

Snooper Drop Running Video

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As I ease back into consistent posting here, it only makes sense that I drop in with this brand new Snooper video. We’ve previously covered the group’s singles from their forthcoming LP, and while those pieces have been short and frantic, this new single allows for the band to build on their sound, expanding the sound as guitars feud and criss-cross, all while the rhythm section drives the listener forward. Their knack for tying in the artistic side to their sound also serves the band well here, with the video illustrating just how much attention they pay to every little detail. Super Snooper drops this Friday via Third Man Records.

Friday Album Streams: Neil Brogan, Johanna Heilman +

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Folks drop their records on Friday, and while I wish I had the time to do proper album reviews (you can go to great sites like Post-Trash, Rosy Overdrive, RSTB for those), I do want you to listen to some great releases that are out today. We’ve got some Austin stuff, some Cali stuff, stuff from our friend Neil and more…so dig on in here. Or just stream and buy!

Neil Brogan – Yrs Truly (Self-Released)

Johanna Heilman – When We Were Electric

Estrella del Sol – Figura de Cristal

Rubber Blanket – Our Fault

Ram Vela & the Easy Targets – What the Hell EP

 

 

Daiistar Announce Debut LP

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To be quite honest, the whole reemergence of psychedelia has worn a little thin; I mean, it’s such a specific sound, it’s got to have incredible songwriting to really stay the test of time. But, Austin’s Daiistar are flirting with mixing in other elements, especially when you turn on the opening seconds of their new “Star Starter” single; it takes on a bit of that old-school neo-psychedelia, adding an element that almost feels like its hitting on those Happy Mondays notes. Don’t worry though, there’s still tons of fuzz and squalling guitars, but that rhythm section gives it this dancefloor feel that illustrates the group pushing the expectations of Austin’s psych scene. The group will release Good Time, their debut, via Fuzz Club this September.

Small Intestines Prep Hide in Time LP

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Another day in bloggerville with another single coming from Australia that I’m really enjoying; it’s coming courtesy of Meritorio Records/Lost & Lonesome, too! Small Intestines are a new act on my radar (though w/ members of Chook Race), but the pacing and twisting of this track is sublime. You get a good 35 seconds of nice clean guitar pop before the band bring in the vocals; they’re operating with dual voices overlapping, which, for some reason, is always best executed when its done by the Aussies. While the track might seem sated, it takes on the song title’s mentality, turning from a solid trot into a nice bit of a hurried horse riding gallop; it’s a nice twist that keeps you coming back to press play. They’ll be releasing Hide in Time this September.

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