Author: nathan.lankford

The Sheeps Share Seabird II

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Sometimes I throw on a song, and I just get lost; I keep circling back to it, stuck on the melody or a brief moment in time that won’t leave my brain…and that’s what happened to the latest from the Sheeps. Musically, the band kind of toy with this lo-fi sensibility, though you can hear touches of the psych from the late 00s. I just keep coming back to the rise and fall of the vocals. When they come in, they’re very much sunny, something you’d expect to hear from Brian Wilson aficionados, but then they drop into this heavier tone, kind of spooky and weird, encouraging the seabird to fly to its home. Just jam out, and you’ll be glad you did!

Skinny Dippers Share Past Selves

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Ryan Gross and his project, Skinny Dippers, already hit these pages this summer with an earlier single, and as we stare down another week of 100 degree days, we may as well embrace the brightness in our musical world too. Gross always has these little crisp guitar notes, leaning a bit towards old-west Americana, but its when you combine that with the wistfulness of his voice that you really start to daydream; you find yourself swept away by the notes, willingly letting the song bowl you over like a tumbleweed in the wind. And there you have it, let the warmth of this song wash you down the stream of life.

Last Week’s Jams, Today (7.18 – 7.22)

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We got back to being super busy last week, with RayRay premiering that new No Win jam, plus a bunch of other new stuff that we were stoked to dive into. Good to see Free Time and Laura Jean back with new stuff, not to mention a little local love from the likes of First Names and Twain (he lives here!). All in all, its a bunch of stuff, all over the place musically, just like we do, so hopefully this kicks your Monday into gear!

Per Och Olof Announces Radd Hast

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I’ll be honest, as I have absolutely no clue what’s being said in this new single from Per Och Olof, but even with that, the emotive quality of the tune captured me nonetheless. News of his new compilation, Radd Hast, claim that he showed up to the studio with a bunch of punky demos only to turn them into pop diamonds on the way out. You can hear that attitude in the sharpness of the guitar work, though his voice definitely lends itself more towards a pop inclination. If you’re willing to lose yourself in a vibe, then spend some time here, and be sure to check out some more of Radd Hast tracks; the physical version is out in September via Rama Lama Records.

Triangle Rain Club Shares In My Head

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Chicago’s Triangle Rain Club caught our attention earlier this year with the Close the Door EP, but it looks like a much anticipated debut LP is on its way. The song employs heavy riffs of the sort that would reverberate through your body if the amp was turned up to eleven, yet somehow the project manages to hang back just enough to allow the melody to seep through the speakers. Every time I turn this on, its like the Jesus and the Mary Chain meet up with one of the pop grunge groups of the 90s, like Soul Asylum; it’s catchy, but you can feel the weight of the song as it burrows into your brain. We’ll keep you posted as we hear more about the debut LP!

Jim Nothing Shares Yellow House Video

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Those of you following the New Zealand scene, or anything Oceanic in nature, should keep your eyes on Jim Nothing, as this fresh single from their debut record is pretty near perfect. The riff work in the song has that sort of purposefully sloppy vibe, sort of chugging along haphazardly while the ship rocks around on the back of the rhythm section. Elements of this sound like they’re rooted in 90s pop rock, though you can hear other little DIY bits of flare in the way the vocals work together to build the melodic core. Just before you announce your devotion, the song calls halts, and you’re forced to rush over to the Meritorio Records/Melted Ice Cream sites and grab a copy of the group’s In the Marigolds LP…out September 15th.

Mamalarky Announce Pocket Fantasy

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This snuck out yesterday, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t get behind this album announcement from Mamalarky. The band are constantly working, and it seems like that has led to a track that kind of unloads all the pressure of writing and recording by blasting out a joyous burst. Livvy’s riff work has this angular choppiness that feels like jumping about in your room, while the chorus just radiates an exhilarated bunch. You can see they’ve locked into that joy in the video as well, as the group are at their playful best throughout! If you’re digging it, Pocket Fantasy is out September 30th via Fire Talk.

Michael Beach Announces New EP

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Our old pal Michael Beach is back at it, today bringing news from Australia that the songwriter will be releasing a new self-titled EP this Fall. Below we’ve got the the first sneak listen, with a track that feels like a feverish march on our sanity. For me, there’s really two sides to what Beach and company are doing. Musically, there’s this furious push and pounding rhythm, setting up the song as a sort of punk rock party anthem. But, Michael’s vocals are extremely steady in that mix, headstrong and just a melody above spoken word; it gives him this sort of rocker croon that slides right into the grooves. Stoked to see he’ll be touring the US this Fall, with a stop at Goner Fest…speaking of, Goner Records is putting out the EP along with Poison City on September 30th.

A Vulture Wake Drop New Single

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Wait? So A Vulture Wake is a band with one of the dudes from ALL? Your friend Dave plays bass? And your friend Mike recorded and mixed it? Well, then you’ve got to put it up, yeah? Chad Price’s vocals are hyper-familiar to me, but in this setting they definitely hold onto a classic American growl, like imagining the Boss being into real rock n’ roll. Guitars shuffle sharply, cascading downwards as John Hernandez furiously pounds the drums behind, all of it building what I like to call “adult punk.” We’re older and less-angsty, but still wanna rock. If you’re in, grab the Animal EP from the band this September via Thousand Island.

Queasy Pieces Releases Debut Single

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Andrew Anderson has been a frequent presence on our site here, whether its been with us writing about Hipshakes or Freak Genes or Proto Idiot…but now we’re writing about his one-man show, Queasy Pieces. This debut single definitely seems like its got strong ties to his past, as he feels like he’s channeling Jay Reatard in his vocal bursts of the chorus on this one. But, like all things Anderson’s done, there’s a constant knack for crafting tunes that leave you thirsting for more. Hopefully that ends up being the case, as this sounds like the precursor to having a whole lot of fun!

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