Author: nathan.lankford

Slugfeast Unleash Detective Single

Leave a comment

It might take you a moment to try on this new Slugfeast track, but just because it feels like bedroom noodling when it opens doesn’t mean you should dismiss it immediately, as you’ll be missing out here. There’s this heaviness to the single once it locks into place, dropping in with these heavy riffs behind Claire Tauber’s voice; she honestly would fit right alongside some of our favorite singers like Merce Lemon, albeit with a bold brooding behind her. In blending heavier vibes with the more melancholy vocals, they’re like a black hole for the indie masses, about to such everything into their space; be on the look out for a new record as the group have just signed up to work with Cherub Dream Records!

Grace Vonderkuhn Shares Forever Loved

Leave a comment

While going through the emails and such, I came across this Grace Vonderkuhn tune, instantly leaving me wondering why I had missed the track. It’s got this carefree rock instinct to it that instantly let me loose upon the world; it was like a cleanser, washing the trends and hype and my sins away. Ripping right through the speakers, you’ll get the same gratification as a listener, but don’t get hung up on the punkish nature, as they breakdown into a more metal moment seconds later, then cleverly jam it all out to the end. Grace Koon’s vocals come across as animalistic here, not quite growling but not quite human. Excited to hear more about their new record, Into the Morning, coming out later this year.

Joyer Announce On the Other End of the Line

Leave a comment

You’re likely going to be hearing this song talked about a lot in the next few days, and that’s excellent news for Joyer. For us, that’s better news, as this new single comes with the announcement of their new LP, On the Other End of the Line. On my side, I’m totally in love with the vocals; I can’t put my finger on why I’m drawn to them exactly, but that tonal warmth has me completely wrapped up in my own feelings. I mean that first verse just drops in and floors me every damned time. They surround the breezy voice with these twanging guitars that sound right at home among us Texas folk…just another reason we’re fawning over here. The new LP will be out on October 24th via Julia’s War Recordings.

Retail Drugs Share Little Dog

Leave a comment

Some songs you hear will haunt your conscious forever, which seems to be the case for Jake Brooks of Retail Drugs, as he’s had “Little Dog” bouncing around in his head for several years. As a listener, if you don your own set of headphones, you, too, will find the track’s magic will haunt you; I love the simplicity of the track and its somewhat off-kilter drumming. It kind of feels like a warped tape you discover in your attic, and find that you’re magically invested in its storytelling and magic. A little bit of backing vocals too add this textural depth that took me to a whole new mental space, so you can tell that I’m looking forward to rECKless dRIVing, which drops via Fire Talk/Angel Tapes on Friday!

Massage Return with Coaster

Leave a comment

I honestly hadn’t thought about LA’s Massage in quite some time, though I’ll admit that I adored their last LP, Still Life. Well, after a little breathing room, the group have returned with a new record, Coaster, and we’ve got that delicious debut single from the record below. On my first few listens through the track, it reminds me a lot of the late-era Pains of Being Pure at Heart, where the guitars feel secondary in relation to the overall blanket of sound that washes across the room. It’s soft and sweet, though there’s a weight to both the lyrics and the volume, providing a boldness that balances the track perfectly. Such a welcome return; they’ll drop Coaster via Mt St Mtn/Bobo Integral/Prefect on October 9th.

Shabason, Krgovich and Tenniscoats Cover MBV

Leave a comment

We previously brought you the first single from the forthcoming Wao LP, a joint effort between Shabason, Krgovich and Tenniscoats, and today we’ve got another, as no one can escape the draw of covering My Bloody Valentine. Honestly, the structure of the tune itself is pretty spot on, in terms of pacing and overall ebb and flow; I think that in their own way, however, they add a brightness. Where as the original can feel heavy and drenched, there’s a clarity to this cover, particularly in the vocals themselves, lifting the song in this ethereal fashion that brings it closer to the listener. There’s a new level of beauty to this song, and I think that makes the coverage all the more meaningful. Wao is out August 29th via Western Vinyl.

Golden Apples Share Mind

Leave a comment

This new track from Golden Apples is a jam from start to finish, but for me, some of the greatest joy are the little musical nuggets hanging inside the track itself. When it opened with a snappy drum groove I was on board, but then this crisp guitar meanders into the picture and I was locked into the song. Russel Edling’s voice has this familiarity, in both the tone and the style, though I particularly love the punctuated hit at 50 seconds, erupting into this boisterous bundle of love that you can’t deny. Going forward the song then begins to layer in some textures that completely open up the dynamic, and I’m totally here for it. The new album, Shooting Star, will be out on September 19th via Lame-O Records, with an Austin date in September too!

 

Lutalo Celebrate The Academy Deluxe Edition with Cracked Lip

Leave a comment

What better way to celebrate the one year anniversary of your debut album than by throwing in a few new tracks and re-imaginings of the original? Well, Lutalo and his label Winspear are doing just that, and the track below is brand new to all of us! I love how the liner notes acknowledge an adoration for Rob Crow, which is something that I adore, not to mention notice every time I listen to the guitar lines. The little melodic wiggle at the 1:18 mark adds a nice little textural touch, as does some of the more spoken vocal deliveries. If you’re into grabbing the new LP, the Academy Deluxe Edition is out on September 19th.

The Beths Share Mother, Pray For Me

Leave a comment

While the earliest transmissions from the Beths were energy-filled guitar pop at its finest, the opening notes of their latest single drop in a bit of a left turn…though that shows a willingness to take some risks on their newest LP. This one mostly operates in the most simplistic form, working with carefully picked guitar notes and a gentle vocals from Elizabeth Stokes. The track feels (and has been acknowledged) as if its more about Stokes own connections and understanding of her parents, particularly mother; it’s a relatable subject matter, as we all get tend to evaluate our parents and our upbringing as we grow. A quiet tune that adds depth to Straight Line Was a Lie, out August 29th via Anti.

Snooper Go Worldwide

Leave a comment

When it rains it pours, and with so much good music dropping today, we wanted to be sure we didn’t forget about Snooper. The group have gained hordes of fans due to their exuberant live shows filled with stage props and more! Their return comes with a blistering piece of punk, thundering through your speakers with that huge growl from the bass. I know the live show and the frantic nature tend to get all the applause, but Blair’s work, particularly in the “As-ASAP” delivery is a reminder that the band wouldn’t have the draw without her sensational delivery bringing in hooks galore. They’ll be dropping Worldwide on October 3rd via Third Man Records.

1 … 41 42 43 44 45 … 1,497
Social Media Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com