Author: nathan.lankford

Morwan Announce Vse po Kolu Znovu

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Ukrainian outfit Morwan are here to provide you with a glimpse of humanity in crisis; they’re embracing the dread, not merely of their world, but of that existential dilemma facing us all. That fear and observance of the time bleeds into their new single, carefully marching you into this harrowing realm where its nothing but bleak landscapes and shadows. That said, glints of hope dance on the wings of guitars, popping up intermittently as the weight of the vocals forces us to reckon with the pressing times we face; this matches with the band’s promise to seek something that allows us to “feel something real once again.” I love the way it cascades off into the night in the track’s latter half, only to complete the circle by swinging the song back into play. The group will be releasing Vse po Kolu, Znovu via Feel It Records.

Giant Day Offer Golden Times

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One should have expected that Giant Day would only continue to evolve and flesh out the sound they established on Glass Narcissus, but when you listen to Golden Times, you’re going to be transported to a timeless classic that seems to exist in a universe all its own. While operating with a droning guitar can be treacherous, the way this tune spins while transmitting visual light images completely took me aback. Is it noise, or has the drone evolved into some sort of beautiful mechanism for modern pop? You can tell by the careful steps of the duo’s vocal work that they’re not shy about intoxicating melodies, foraging for unmined pop gems in the psychedelic caverns of our minds. Be prepared to press repeat as often as possible; this tune will remain part of your life if you grab the group’s new LP, Alarm, out on October 10th via Elephant 6.

Dreamcoaster Are Dancing to Your Favourite Song

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If you’re in need of a slightly dreamy guitar track that is bounding with energy and yet seducing you with these careful wails in the distance, then you’ve got to crank up the newest Dreamcoaster track. It’s a clever title track, as that pervading energy seems to embrace the song’s title, though you can feel just a dreamier status by holding tight to the lyrics, built with a sweetness that allows the slight guitar growl in the right speaker to hang just on the edge of the tune itself. It’s a classic sound, but one the UK outfit manage to execute perfectly, putting us on notice for their forthcoming LP, Imaginary Reflections, out on October 3rd.

Pleased to Meet You: Silk Daisys

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Guess we’re starting out our Tuesday with quite a particular vibe, though you won’t hear me complaining over here, especially now that Silk Daisys are on my radar. The project is a new from James Abercrombie and his partner Karla Jean Davis, and they’ve stretched their sound into that nostalgic arena of dream pop. Those crisp little guitar notes brighten the melody then fade into the distance, letting the lush soundscape collect your emotions as Davis sets up her vocal delivery. I love the way she seems to embrace a bit of French pop, kind of offering this “too-cool-for-school” warmth, or as the kids say, “very nonchalant;” it all works to bridge the sounds together, making the dreamy state couple of with a more accessible pop structure…albeit one encircling a bit of a gothic theme. Pleased to meet you!

Matthew Smith Group Share Others

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When a song connects in the right way, it’s completely impossible to turn off. Such is the vibe you’re going to get when you turn on this track from the Matthew Smith Group; it swell with nods of psychedelia and paisley pop, pulling on the right side of jangling rock n’ roll. Imagine a clean cut version of the Fresh and Onlys partying with the Smashing Times, and you’ll certainly understand why you’ll have this up on repeat. I love the arrangement too, filling in the background with harmonies, horns and heavier riffs! If you want to prove to your friends how cool you are, tell them you’ve been jamming to the Matthew Smith Group all day.

New Music from Faded Cassettes

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There’s a brand of bedroom indiepop floating around there that has consistently found its way under my skin, and Puerto Rican artist Faded Cassettes is bringing that brand big time. You’ll hear a spritely guitar line, dancing and shimmering in the distance, akin to stuff like the early Drums records or maybe even a poppier brand of Blank Dogs, kind of circling around the pop edges of darkened post-punk. Sure, the energy is pushing a playful experience, but there’s something in the recording that keeps it a bit more intimate and personal, which is just my brand. Look for a debut album from the artist out on October 11th.

Lola Tried Share Hot Shot Barbie + Ready Feast EP

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In a city swarmed with musicians trying to break out, the odds are you’ll find Lola Tried‘s Lauren Burton trying to lift the city’s scene up; I can’t even count how many times I’ve seen her up front at a local show jamming out and shouting out the best of the city’s scene. That said, and perhaps long overdue, it’s time we encourage the city and those beyond to put some respect on her own band, Lola Tried. Their brand new single “Hot Shot Barbie” should definitely put everyone on notice; there’s this freedom and tenacity apparent in the song, as they rush into this punk madness where Burton’s confidence as a songwriter soars. Sharp knife cuts on the guitar ramp up the energy instantly, snapping at your heels as you run that circle pit, leading it to one of the band’s best choruses, reminiscent of acts like the Coathangers, dangling pop and punk right in front of your nose. It’s a take-no-prisoners punk jam, and one I hope you’ll all get behind. The group celebrate the release of their new Feast EP this Friday, September 12th at Empire Control Room with Quiet Company (also having a vinyl release!) and Subpar Snatch; tickets available HERE.

Frog Share Spanish Armada Var XV

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I continue to be impressed by the wayward wanderings of Frog and their consistent stretching of their song. After releasing a nod to a lovelorn Dracula, they’re back with another bit of storytelling, this time centered around the Spanish Armada. With all the historical references one would be likely to compare the group to early Decemberists, though I think the way the song structures work here, the group’s music feels much more grounded in a kind of garage jam. The sound of the drums and the falsetto-stretched vocals just offer a sort of sonic push into a band that continues to just play out what feels right in their own world. there’s nothing quite like Frog. This glimpse into the Count is another reason to keep the forthcoming LP on your radar; they drop the album on September 19th.

Big Cry Country Drop Something Blue

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You definitely deserve to rock out this morning, and what better way than to dive into the latest EP from DC outfit Big Cry Country. This tune below is one that grabbed my ear, taking a great rhythmic thump on the snare and riding the rest of the song around it and the vocals. Those vocals are exactly what we’re all loving at the moment, on the verge of losing control, but holding tight to just enough melody to make us swoon, particularly when it hits the soaring joy of the chorus. Gritty guitar riffs swirl around and manage to rough up the tune in all the best ways possible. Turn it up super loud then go jam the whole of Something Blue.

BUNNI Shares Voyage Single

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When I spun this BUNNI tune for the first time, I was struck by all the nostalgic indie nods it makes, without feeling obvious and overdone. Starting, it takes almost this mixture between Elephant 6 and Grandaddy, but then it sort of looks into a lot of the little trip-hop moments that crested in the UK in the 90s. Then it sort of pulls in some of the space-aged psychedelia you’d find on a Spiritualized or Flaming Lips jam, so as we all should, I went back and played it again and again, further immersing myself in the purity of these tripped out pop vibes. Look for a new LP on the near horizon!

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