Author: nathan.lankford

Lala Lala Signs to Sub Pop

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Sub Pop has a knack for signing artists on their way up the indie rock ladder, and Lillie West’s project, Lala Lala, should be no different. Today we get news that the artist has signed on with the legendary indie label, with the first single dropping today. Akin to most of the pieces coming out lately, you get some Melina Duterte production work, working with this nostalgic groove that lets West bop and crest atop the percussive snaps going through. The tune is reflection from Lillie as she looks back on the last two years of her life living mostly out of storage and bouncing around the globe; it’s all about coming to terms with huge decisions, and it never sounded so fun.

Spiky Punk from Combobox

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Portland’s Combobox are here to press refresh on all the stale post-punk we’ve got running amok as of late. They enter the fray with their own frantic, angular knife cuts, slashing and stabbing with such speed and bounce that you’ll find yourself struggling to keep up with all the ruckus. But, they do playfully adopt the fashionable spoken word phenomena, though they’re operating it in their own sort of call-and-response format, building it into something more fitting for their own sound. They break the song’s latter half down, letting the tune crawl to its explosive close. Have a blast and hit refresh!

A New Jam from Faded Cassettes

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I’ve only discovered Faded Cassettes this year, but the artist has quickly slid into my constant rotation, bobbing along to the ups and downs of the quieted dreamscapes being created. This new jam is definitely a slow burn, working the same riff as the backbone; the tune opens up with some tonal changes, letting the sharpness of the notes sparkle a bit in the forefront before receding for a touch. I like the nice little backing vocals that swirl around the 2 minute mark, layering in an additional melody that highlights the continuous growth of the songwriting for the project.

The BVs Cover The Luxembourg Signal for KUS Compilation

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Over the years, we’ve covered tons of great labels, and we’ve been fortunate to have been on the sidelines cheering on Kleine Untergrund Schallplatten. They’re celebrating 10 years, and with that they’re releasing Stadtbibliothek, which translates to City Library. They’ve invited their friends and bands from the label to cover their favorites, and this tune by the BVs is pretty special, considering we love both bands at play here. I adore the way the vocals seem to embrace the original performance, albeit one with a bit more wanderlust, while the bass is still a driving force of nature, all of it leaving plenty of room for the guitar to knife through the far-off background. If you want to hear the original from the Luxembourg Signal, jump HERE. Order the compilation by contacting KUS and say congrats to Ronny!

Pleased to Meet You: Frog Fortress

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When you press play on the Frog Fortress single below, the single is intent upon shredding your ears, dropping in these huge hardcore/metal riffs and a furious pace that smashes in your ears. You’re rioting, turning the volume up as you slam-dance across your living room, and the suddenly, you’re not; the track completely switches modes, and drops in one of the most charming moments you’re likely to hear today…if you’re into little pop trinkets in your listening habits. If this track and the songs on the Demo EP are anything to go by, the Japanese based project has a whole lot more to offer!

Sulka Share Halloween Single

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The Glaswegian scene is never far from my heart, and when this Sulka track bobbed our way, I knew that it was definitely a little chilled pop twist that I’d be digesting on repeat for a few days. After a brief screech of distortion, the song locks into this charming bit of bedroom pop; it’s feathered atop a nice strum and deepened melody. But, the winning moment is when the guitar wriggles with a little more weight, then the chorus opens with these overlapping harmonies that instantly made me swoon, so jump ahead to 54 second mark if you need that sweet tooth appeased. Where Sulka lets the song kind of flesh itself out is where the success lives, as so many like-minded acts would just settle into the rinse and repeat songwriting process…and that differentiation is what had me coming back.

 

Check Out Deathcat

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I wish I had brought you news of Deathcat earlier, as I’ve been cranking their DreamGrl EP pretty nonstop this past weekend. The song’s are crunchy and catchy, like the track below, which just soars with a hook-laden chorus. This jam is definitely a love song, and an ode to one’s willingness to give up everything for romance; it’s all packaged brilliantly, with a humdrum lyricism that sounds like Kimya Dawson fronting the best pop-punk band in town. You’re guaranteed a good grin by turning this one up nice and loud. If you’re digging on it, then go grab DreamGrl, which is out now via Sockhead Records.

InnerInnerLife Prep IfOnly

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Before you settle into your day, you’re best served with a pleasant sit outside, soaking in the world around you while you sip your tea or coffee, and with that, you might just like some light accompaniment, the sort innerinnerlife is providing on their latest single. The Polish artist crafts really delicate ambient pop, and when he slips into the vocal work on this tune, the casual cool makes some references to any number of electronic indie acts (though I hear bits of Radio Dept). It’s a pensive piece, and one that allows you just let your mind get swept away, where anything goes and nothing else matters but the moment. If Only. Thew new LP, IfOnly is out on November 7th.

Possible Humans Drop Standing Around Alive

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There were so many good records that came out on Friday, from new the new Massage to the Telephone Numbers LP, but one that I probably didn’t give enough attention to in the lead-up was the new LP from Possible Humans. The Melbourne outfit has been mostly quiet since their brilliant Everything Split, delivering some of the best guitar pop you’ll get to hear this year. In their songwriting, they typically take a solid bit of propulsive rhythm and lock it into something special, letting it settle into that locked groove so that the guitars can spit out their delightful harmonies. There’s nine track of energetic indie rock jams, and they waste no time, so from “Slouching Hat” to “Akimbo,” you’re going to get the ultimate pop reward! Out now via Hobbies Galore.

 

Pia Fraus Share New Tune

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It’s likely going to be a pretty sparse day in terms of new releases, so let’s glance over our shoulder at this new tune from Estonian outfit Pia Fraus. On this go round, the rhythm section is the driving force, hitting heavier notes than what we’ve heard from the group in previous outings. That said, they’re still switching up the style within, moving within their own confines, taking heavy notes and letting them billow into melodic moments that make the track standout. They continue to balance their own velvety sounds with their adoration for noise, coming out as winners yet again.

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