Author: nathan.lankford

Ivy Drop Heartbreak Video

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Over at the ATH offices, we’ve been pretty excited about new music from Ivy, so whenever a new single leaks out into the world, you can bet that I’m all over it. On this new one, it’s a bit of a rousing stomper, using a stomping drum beat to establish the rhythm of the tune. But, the employment of a horn section also provides a similar bounce that gives a spritely drive to the track itself, leaving lots of open space in between the lines. That’s where the group excel, with jangling guitar lines popping in and out, all the while letting the cool breeze of the vocals blow across the top of the mix. Traces of You comes out on my kid’s birthday, September 5th, courtesy of Bar/None Records.

BRNDA Drop Blenderman

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For all the ins and outs of the art punk scene, the nerdier and odder they go, the more I clamor to get my hands on it. Take, for instance, this new BRNDA track. It’s got the obvious bounce and plod that operates a natural rhythm, feeling like the bass line is crawling all over your furniture as the vocals echo off the walls in your living room. The band employ a matter of fact approach in that realm, occasionally hitting all the right notes when the whole group join in to provide backup vocals. It’s reminiscent of recent releases from acts like Bodega, albeit with a bit more cleverness being packaged for enthusiasts of the genre. Total Pain hits on September 12th via Crafted Sounds.

No Peeling Ask Can I Pet That Dog?

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There is a long history of punks and hardcore kids kicking out frantic jams in a short span; I think of acts like Tony Molina or Snooper (or the band I worked for, These Enzymes!) who’ve garnered a lot of love recently. Well, let us introduce you to No Peeling, a band working on the same process, cranking out these smashing punk vibes in a super-jittery fashion. From the moment you press go, they rush in with smattering of drums and these riffs that seemingly dance about in the cramped musical space. There’s a coyness in the vocals, which creates a sense of playfulness that certainly accompanies the on-going question of “can I pet that dog?” The Nottingham outfit are offering their No Peeling EP via Feel It Records on September 5th; surely you’ve got time to cram 7 songs into 8 minutes!

One Final Marissa Nadler Tune

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As I spend my morning bouncing all over the musical map, it feels fitting that we should also slide into this striking Marissa Nadler tune before her new album drops on Friday. The black and white video accompaniment sets the cinematic nature of the track right before the listener; it almost feels like the tune was written for the video, drifting as images melt into the new, with Nadler’s voice cloaking it all with the resonant beauty. Each careful musical note seems placed lightly, careful to greet the audience with emotion, only to open it up as Marissa let’s her voice coil around your brain. Such a striking tune, and yet another reason to grab New Radiations, out Friday via Sacred Bones/Bella Union.

Soft Pop Intrepid Release Pause

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Feels like a minute or more since I’ve really had a proper dream pop number cross my email, but this tune from Soft Top Intrepid is pretty special, so of course, here we are giving you a new earworm. I’m a big fan of a proper set-up, as long as there’s a reward…the hook this go round begins to sprinkle in around the 17 second mark, finally delivering the bounce and rhythm at the 30 second mark. Light guitars dreamily dance in the distance while whispers of vocals drift in and out of the front of the mix; I loved the little synth stabs too, perfecting the approach in a way that’ll keep me circling back for more listens.

Wyyrrd Drop Say My Name

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When one listens to the latest Wyyrrd single, you get the feeling like they’re straddling the present and the past; you can hear these huge ringing riffs, hitting hard and pulling from an almost classic rock catalog. When contrasted with the warmth of the vocal work, the tune begins to take on a different shape, creating this sort of darkened club set up, buoyed by the track’s latter half explosiveness. In that segment, the edge of the riffs takes on heavier tones and the vocals embrace their own animalistic tendencies, all of it baring its teeth before folding back into the more melodic center. The Brooklyn group are gearing up for the release of their debut, Time Together, which should be out this Fall.

Winter Share Hide-A-Lullaby Video

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I hope you all are keeping an eye on Winspear, as the label has had their hands in some of the great indie rock coming our way this year. Last week they dropped the new Teethe LP, and today, they’re sharing a brand new tune from the forthcoming Winter LP. This tune features Samara excelling at the trade between the various degrees of her sound, using a grittier jangled guitar line to drive the rhythm while percussive samples echo in the back of the mix. But, then, just as it goes in one direction, the tune pulls back, clears out some of the nuanced noise for a brief moment to build the hook to its apex, then unleash it all again, crashing into the listener. Plus, the vocal work is shared this round with Tanukichan, so we all win here. Adult Romantix is dropping on August 22nd!

Way Dynamic Miffed It

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After a bouncy little pop number, let us slide in with another track from the forthcoming Way Dynamic LP. When the label reached out with the single, they made an allusion to Nick Drake, and you can certainly hear where their head is at with that comparison. Whether its Dylan Young’s vocal performance or the way the guitar is picked up in the mix, there’s this quiet confidence that feels sublime, generating this internal happiness that radiates within you as you press play. Personally, I like the snare sound on this track, as it reminds me of sort of the basic snare sound you had in band classed, unfiltered and pure. A delightful tune that you’ll find on Massive Shoe; it drops on August 22nd via Spoilsport Records.

Club 8 Drop Another Pop Hit

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We’ve got to cherish what Club 8 are giving us each month, at least until they decide that cranking out pop hits at such a pace is untenable. Alas, the track has this immediacy, very similar to Chairlift’s “Bruises,” but the play here revolves around the trading back and forth of vocal duties; the male and female interplay creates this joyous groove that almost seems to function without any attention to the musical side. That said, when they hit that peak moment in the chorus, a great little guitar wiggle and a change in the vocal delivery creates a lasting charm that will have this melody stuck in your head for days.

Caleb Nichols Shares Slate Age Video

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Just a few months out from the release of the new Caleb Nichols record, and I feel like the single we’re offering you today might be the finest of the collection. There’s an understated jangle element to this jam, which certainly pulled on my ears, particularly when it mingled with the stomp of the drum to kick off a proper rhythm. Nichol’s, for his part, offers another charm, kind of like the missing link between Jason Quever of Papercuts and Elliott Smith; it’s a nice mixture of sounds that welcomes listeners with such ease that you’ll have an impossible time turning this one off. Stone Age is Back comes out on October 5th via Royal Oakie.

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