Author: nathan.lankford

Cor de Lux Share Rumors Single

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Keep your eyes on the goings-on in North Carolina, where you’ll find the solid work from folks like Cor de Lux. They’ve got a new album coming out on February 10th, and they continue to blend all sorts of elements that tend to leave you in this sort of mesmerized state. Ambient noise trickles in, setting the scene for what’s to come; then distorted riffs come in, accented by an angular note ringing out from behind, with the drums anxious to join in by playing on the cymbals with a slight thud. Soon the angular guitars take hold, creating this sort of droning post-rock world, which is where we meet the dual vocal personalities that play into the track. The male vocals are heavy, matching the musical mood, while the female vocal seems to operate as a counterpoint, all of which comes to a head for this beautifully moving moment at 2:45 where there’s a more angelic moment billowing through your speakers. More shifts come into play as the song draws to a close, but who am I to give all that away. If you’re willing to spend time with new music, this is the place to start; Media is out in just a few weeks!

Emelia Austin Shares From Another Sky

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I wanted to share the new track from Emelia Austin‘s forthcoming solo record as it feels like how Friday’s start. It’s got a heavy opening, just like the weight of the world is keeping you in bed. But, you climb out, jump in the shower, just as the drum beat begins to slowly trickle in with Austin’s vocals. You’re dressed and out the door while the guitars begin to build in some fuzzy riffs, showing a little bit of promise on your day. Your day and the song both trudge on continuously, pushing forward towards the weekend, or just towards the end of your day. A little calm comes in the afternoon, or in the tune’s middling moments, though it slowly builds, seemingly pushing the noise towards the end of the track, when suddenly it stops and your back in bed again. The true journey of a Friday song. Look for Emelia’s new LP, From Another Sky, to drop February 3rd via Anxiety Blanket.

Bayonne Announces New Album

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We haven’t heard from Austin artists Bayonne since 2019 and Drastic Measures, so it’s great to see the multi-instrumentalist and producer return to the fold. This tune incorporates driving rhythmic punches alongside sparkling little electronic notes; you put that next to the vocal recordings and you can practically feel the movement of the song itself beneath you. The song, much like the album itself, has a huge personal touch to it, as it was the last song Roger was able to show his father before his passing, using little soundbites from the family’s old VHS tapes. Temporary Time will be out this May!

Swim Camp Share Dougie (for Sharyl)

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Pennsylvania’s Swim Camp are hitting all the right notes this morning. I was actually just listening to Coma Cinema the other night wandering where my weird popsters were, and then lo and behold, this jam comes on. I love that the verse is just a bit warped, working over a central strum and a looped hum from the distance. Then you hit the chorus, and instead of playing into pop tropes, you get this surprising burst of exhilarating noise; I love the ability to bounce between the intimate moments and the boisterous noise that makes this song a rocker. Look out for a new LP later this year.

Dorio Drops Fresh Single, Light Me Up High

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Our good friend Chad Doriocourt, aka Dorio, has just dropped a fresh single from the forthcoming Strawberry Dream LP. Almost immediately, you can tell that the project is going to be taking on some new levels, driving in more bounce and hooks to Chad’s songwriting repertoire. You can hear the lineage with the band’s early work, as the backing vocals and melodies have always been central, as they very much are, but you’ve got to be willing to get a little funky sometimes, exactly as its being done here. It’s like taking your favorite guitar pop band and giving them a dancefloor remix, gathering you and your friends to have the time of your lives as the night comes to a close. We’ll keep you posted when we have more info on the new LP.

Connections Release I Confess Video

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Thinking about the previous Connections records, this new one sounds refreshing in a sense; it’s got softer edges and more melody; it almost feels like the group is one upping fellow Ohioans GBV by bringing in sharper hooks and more pop. But, you can be the judge on that one. I said what I said. You can’t deny the draw of the vocals in the front of the mix here, with jangling guitars echoing in each ear of your headphones and a steady bop on the drums hanging backstage. But, as soon as you’re swooning here, the song wraps up in a rush. It’s the perfect pop tease, and I can’t wait for Cool Change to drop on March 25th, courtesy of Trouble in Mind Records.

Real Ones Share The Feeling

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Norwegian outfit Real Ones dropped their latest LP, Love Your Mother, last week, and as I’m going back on my listening over the last few days, I was reminded about how much I enjoyed the record, particularly this single. There’s something communal in the band’s approach, reminiscent of the classic rock era; it also has a tendency to bring in these huge swinging harmonies that match that vibe too. It’s kind of like the group have been hanging out studying an equal combination of the Dead’s early work and the whole of Wilco’s catalog; it’s the perfect feel good listen, so grab onto “the Feeling.”

Lachlan Denton Annoucnes Furnishings

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Bobo Integral turns 10 years old in 2023, so first, congrats to the label on a great run! But, with that anniversary, the label announces a new record from one of my favorite artists, Lachlan Denton (Ocean Party/Pop Filter/Partner Look). There’s a snappiness to this track, which is really charming, playing perfectly into Lach’s vocal delivery; I love how he stretches the syllables in “prove” and “lose” as the song’s two minute mark quickly approaches. In the subject matter, Denton is reminding us that there’s a whole world out there to lift us up, if we’re only willing to put down the phone and reach out to friends for those real connections. Another gem; I look forward to Furnishings when it drops on April 14th.

Cameron Sonnier Shares Sunshine

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I never really moved on from sweepingly dramatic pop music, which is why the craft of Cameron Sonnier really hits home…that and he’s from Houston, which ain’t too far away. This track drops into the hook zone immediately with the beat working beneath the jangling strum; delivering the first lines of “champagne/cocaine/magazine/I can give you anything you need,” immediately ups the ante, opening the door for this broad melody. In the production you can hear these little washes of atmospheric synths, texturing the world that Cameron’s created. This is our first listen to the work he’s composed for his forthcoming debut, Tunnels, expected to hit later this year.

Jacob Lopez Shares New Single

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I was slow moving this morning, so this track from Jacob Lopez trickled in and caught my attention with much the same pacing. It’s a nice little dreamy sampler, with the song’s turning guitar notes sort of hanging in the air and burning like some sort of lit fuse snaking across the ground. Except, the thing I love about Lopez here is he doesn’t offer the easy hook, instead choosing to lengthen that fuse and let the notes sort of burn out on their own, building this beautifully dreamy churn where his soft notes can cruise in and seduce the listener.

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