Author: nathan.lankford

Elephant Stone Share New Music: Dawn, Day, Dusk

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There has always been something in the work of Elephant Stone that seemed to move beyond the traditional psychedelic territory; they seemed to take the standard staples and build upon them to create something wholly new. This is precisely where we find them with their new release, Dawn, Day, Dusk; it’s a brief release, highlighted by a 7 minute tune that is inspired by Isaac Asimov’s Foundation Trilogy; the song also incorporates classical Indian music, supporting my idea that the band have always been so much more than just your run of the mill psych act. The track has a journey too, moving between spacey stomps and effortless bits of classical pop charms and then those bits of Indian music, all of it feeling like storytelling in musical form. Give it a go!

Wireheads Share Hook Echo Video

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I was immediately hooked on the latest track from Wireheads, particularly when that riff just drops in out of the ambiance and delivers that crunchiness I crave. Having been mostly quiet since 2017’s Lightning Ears, this definitely seems like the band have returned without missing a beat, keeping that edge and tenacity in the songwriting. What I appreciate here, however, is that you get this little curl of cool from Dom Trimboli’s steadied vocal delivery; the band add backing vocals in just the right spots, allowing the syllables to latch onto the faintest hook and keep pop elements lurking in the group’s work. Sure, there’s jagged edges on the surface, but crack through and you’ll hear a band centered on writing playful pop songs like all the rest! If you’re digging it, then be sure to check out Potentially Venus, the newest album out June 23rd via Tenth Court Records.

Feeling Small Share Gymnasium

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Watching your friends grow and find their footing in life is always a place of privilege, allowing you to take joy in their successes; this is precisely the case with our friend Chase Weinacht and his new project Feeling Small. Today he shares another single, a track that seems to detail just that, finding his place and his voice as one of Austin’s strongest songwriters. Musically, Chase relies upon his voice as the melodic drive as he works carefully over intricate guitar lines; he gets some textural support from light bass, along with some ethereal backing vocals. In the narrative, whether Weinacht is our character or not, you get an artist sort of coming to terms with their own capabilities, realizing that they, too, can be great…or in the case of Chase…they are great.

Hand Habits Share Their Private Life

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Call it old age or whatever, but I’m admittedly getting swept away, emotionally, by certain pieces of late. For instance, the simplistic beauty and elegance in this fresh Hand Habits tune simply took me aback. Meg Duffy’s voice has little other accompaniment through the first few minutes other than this climbing piece of piano work; there’s this feeling of baring it all that seems to resonate with that moment, which alludes to their willingness to kind of let the sounds and songs find themselves this go round. It all leaves you with this moment where you’re sort of levitating in this empty space, just floating with you and your mind and the song on loop. This song features on Sugar the Bruise, out on June 16th via Fat Possum.

Alien Eyelid Share Where Elgin Bends

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Alien Eyelid is a band made up of Texas music veterans from various genres, but the more we get to hear from their debut LP, the more I’m totally enamored by their performance. This new single has these sparkling tones, playing upon the fascination with Western sounds, but there’s something far more elegant in the craft; the arrangements add these delicate touches that bend in and out of the tune, creating this depth that sets up the vocals. I won’t lie, I nearly cried when I hit that chorus, especially as it has that special set up from the vocals in the verse, then drops into this brilliant bit of cuddly warmth. Can’t say enough great things about this song, or this album; Bronze Star is out this Friday.

The Hannah Barberas Prepare Fantastic Tales of the Sea; Share Latest Single

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It is the first day of the month, which means we’re in line for a bunch of new records in the glorious month of May, like Fantastic Tales of the Sea, the latest from The Hannah Barberas. Their latest single takes their brand of jangling pop styles and elevates it to this almost theatric nature, making it leap right through your speakers. As the band trade vocal lines back and forth, I couldn’t help but feel as if I was listening to a well-recorded musical; there’s this live spirit in the way the voices get recorded that just jumped out at me, begging me to stand in the aisle and boogie down. Get your pop fix right here, right now; the new LP comes out on May 26th via Spinout Nuggets/Doo Lang/Subjangle, Gazer Tapes.

Millionyoung Drop Lost Single

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So the single itself has not been lost, rather the title of the newest banger from Millionyoung is named “Lost.” It feels like the track really fits there, as I’ve found myself letting go in the middle of this tune; there’s this steady electronic pulse that kept my head bobbing through the dreamy soundscape created by Mike Diaz. There was this bonus little guitar that enters at 1:52 that just gets you swirling and dancing about the room, adding this textural elegance that elevates it above just mere dreamy background vibes. This tune’s perfect for sliding into the pool or sitting in your yard as the warm breeze blows across. Their new album Ocean View will be out this Fall.

Daisies Drop Beats Into Blue Cowboy

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I have been marveling at the work of Daisies, as they spread their sound across various musical landscapes…and then they come at me again, with another refreshing pop take. When this track opens with a synth note and vocals, it almost felt like maybe they were just going to dial it in and offer run of the mill indie rock. But, they drop in a quick bit of drum and bass loops, allowing Val to let her voice burrow deep inside your ears, particularly where she bursts in emphatically. And that only gets you through the first 2 minutes here, so you adjust your headphones and let the track carry you into your daydreams. Further proof you’re going to want to spend some time with Great Big Open Sky; it drops on May 12th via K Records/Perennial.

Last Week’s Jams (4.24 – 4.28)

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I felt like I let you down last week, having only really covered about 17 new songs, but in that, we tried to make sure there were some burners in there that would get you excited. What better way to start off this week’s recap than bringing you the world’s best power pop outfit, The High Water Marks and their new single. We got a new RVG tune, which is never a bad place to be, plus Beach Fossils continued to show their growth on the new LP. And, it wouldn’t be us if there was no Austin contingent, so we ran an acoustic session from Redbud, plus the latest from Dress Warm. Take a listen.

The High Water Marks Rock American Candy

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I cannot currently think of a band that is creating pop rock as good as The High Water Marks; there’s not even a band that comes that close in my mind. This go round, the group offer up a big wall of noise to go with their tasty musical treats; you’re greeted by that punch from the get-go, smashing through your speakers with this big wall of heavy riffs and thumping percussion. Still, those move to the side to drop in these lighter jangling notes and catchy melodies (throwing in some bonus whoohoos never hurts either); it’s the gravitational pull of the group’s work, even when they’re willing to blow your hair back with some punchy bits of volume. The group will be instantly world-famous when they drop Your Next Wolf on June 23rd.

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