Author: nathan.lankford

Altai Share Tell Me When Single

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The careful steps of the latest tune from Australia’s Altai build the perfect amount of tension; the drum marches and the guitars work in unison with the syllabic delivery, all of it giving all this quiet whisper. Then, the drums snap to life, delivering a thicker beat that provides some rhythm, and with that, the tune begins to carry itself with a bit more urgency as the guitars swirl and Tessa Collins’ voice stretches. The band circle back, flirting with the softer underbelly during the verses, only to space out into these dreamier notches as they fill in the surrounding space. Look for a debut EP from the project this Fall.

Carry Ripple Shares Whisper Single

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When genres begin to grow stale, we’ve got to rely upon artists like Carry Ripple to mix it up, which is the case with the Memphis’ artist’s latest single. It begins with sort of a looped experimentation, layering sound atop sound to build this budding musical soundscape from which to play. As the tune unfurls, the layers remain, with various vocalists mingling to present what one might call folk, though the way the project has manipulated the structures its hardly recognizable. It’s a warped way to get your day started, which seems perfectly apt for the warped world in which we find ourselves; look for a Carry Ripple 2 later this year!

One More Wombo Track

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The newest LP from Wombo is going to be out this week, and based on my coverage up until now, you can clearly tell I’m digging what they’re putting down. Yesterday, they gave us one final sneak peek into Danger in Fives, and it’s another track that shows them toying with various musical constructs to build this flowing pop masterpiece. In a sense, they have this same artistic approach as early Deerhoof, kind of jagged and off-kilter, but it’s magically tied together to sound like the world of music was meant to sound that way. Don’t forget that the new LP is out Friday via Fire Talk.

Weakened Friends Return with NPC

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One of the record on the horizon that I’m absolutely begging to get my hands on is the new LP from Weakened Friends, and today they give us another glimpse at what’s in store…with a little help from Buckethead! With the front half of the tune delivering the band’s mastery of classic pop rock, they threw in a plot twist that completely caught me off-guard, slowing to a crawl as they await the setup for Buckethead’s guitar solo; it makes sense that they’re manipulating the expectations, especially on a song that deals with the concept of a pre-programmed lifestyle. Their new record Feels Like Hell will be ripping through your speakers on October 9th, courtesy of Don Giovanni.

Gus Baldwin Delivers Cherrywood

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I have made no secret of my admiration for Gus Baldwin; he’s one of my favorite current musicians in the Austin scene, whether that’s playing solo or working on various projects about town. Today, we’ve got a brand new track from his forthcoming solo record, and this one definitely feels like the spirit of Jay Reatard spinning through your speakers; it carries that garage punk fuel, particularly in the way that the vocals come across in the verses…sort of scratchy as they claw at melody. And that’s why I love Baldwin’s work, as this tune clearly illustrates a love for hooks galore, and you’ll get plenty of that whether from the chorus or other little pop blips that pop up in this recording. The self-titled LP will drop this October.

Maura Weaver Shares Prince + Readies Strange Devotion

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The latest single from Maura Weaver is going to feel like somewhat of anomaly in the masses of the current indie climate; it’s got an opening that hits on dreamy bedroom pop, akin to various other acts, but then goes completely left turn and hits on on the alt rock vibes of the 90s. It’s a brilliant switch, catching the listener off-guard, and crafting just enough DIY aesthetic to pull the cool kids along into the delightful world of pop music. It makes sense that there’s nods to Liz Phair, as you can hear that sort of crossover magic, where folks from all walks of listening habits will pine over this new single. It’s all accomplished with a sincerity that feels like Maura is just writing on their own terms and finding what feels right; it all feels gloriously right, so Strange Devotion should be out on September 19th via Feel It Records.

Jeff Tobias Shares Gimme Coherence

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When I listen to Jeff Tobias latest single, I’m instantly reminded of acts like Gary Numan or Devo, at least in the construction of the musical element; it has that leaning towards pop construction via manipulated sounds, and the playfulness is spot on. That said, the way that Tobias delivers his vocals seems to work in contrast to the beat itself, illustrating how far he’s pushing his creation, but also how one can manipulate every facet of the tune. You get more of that wave of inspiration as the track breaks down into a saxophone induced freakout, with a nod to some of Jeff’s other roles in the musical world. Really excited to hear how he toys with listeners in a creative and confident fashion when One Hundredfold Now In This Age drops via Repeating Cloud on October 17th.

Oh Rose Prep For Art EP

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I love a good plot twist in a musical number, and when this Oh Rose tune dropped into the mix, it completely felt like it was revolving around some sort of ghostly ballad…but that changed. The guitars pop up, and begin meandering waywardly, crawling in the distance behind Olivia Rose’s voice; her performance sprawls across the floor, spreading out to all corners as the guitars and bass buoy every little nuanced note. A nice little backing vocal gets added in too, and you begin to embrace the spiritual warmth of the tune itself, a reminder that we can turn to music for solace. Look for the group’s For Art EP on August 15th via Antiquated Future.

It Sound Announce New Record

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Up in Seattle, It Sound has been quietly working away over the last several years, building these harrowing soundscapes that draw from various post-punk references. This video is from the new record, and you’ll hear those ghostly guitar tones and synthetic drum lines working their way in and out of this single; it feels cinematic in nature, more so than a lot of their peers, creating this sound that’s more thoughtful in the long-run. I just love the touchstones here of all my favorite sounds, with faint calls of “it’s called blood” bubbling up from beneath the mix. Look for It’s Called Blood to drop on October 10th via Seahorse Recordings.

Alien Eyelid Share Nesadel Club

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While I know that its easy to pigeonhole Alien Eyelid as a sort of cosmic Americana purveyor, they always feel like a bit more than that, to me. Sure, there’s a mixture of psychedelia with their country twang, both sort of meandering and melding as one wholesome unit. But, listening to the vocals, there’s this indie rock history in the tones, which surely date back to the various members working in the Houston scene; you can hear the longing and searching for horizons as the notes are belted out in the first 30 seconds. Still, however you want to call it, they manage to stretch their tunes into this masterfully painted landscape that will have you coming back to check their new album, Vinegar Hill, dropping on September 5th.

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