Author: nathan.lankford

Ted Bunny Share My Dear Darling

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For some reason, this morning felt like it was geared especially for a swaying ballad, albeit one that falls just a little left of the dial, thus why I’m here cranking the new Ted Bunny single. At times, the group offer a soul tune for your ears, with quick little drum snaps and guitar licks playing up the energy; I think the chorus is where I found the charm. When the line “oh it feels like love” comes in, there’s a tonal switch that completely overwhelms with melody and it will crush your heart perfectly. Give the tune a listen and tell me your day didn’t start off on the right foot!

Another New Joel Cusumano Tune

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When Joel Cusumano announced Waxworld, the opening single seemed like a side-step to his work in various San Francisco outfits. But, “Death-Wax Girl” feels like he’s pushing towards a bit of a broader sound, albeit one with breadcrumbs to his pop roots. The heaviness of his voice is omnipresent in this song, providing an almost melancholic melody that works in between the ethereal vocal notes that carry it from the background. While it operates in the ballad format, some of the sonics of the mix give it sort of a post-punk vibe, like if JaMC wanted to play an acoustic set in your living room…and I’m totally here for it. Waxworld is out October 24th via Dandy Boy Records.

Another Radioactivity Track

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We found out recently that there’d be a new Radioactivity record on the horizon, and there’s another rush of energy to get you stoked for Time Won’t Bring Me Down. The band don’t waste any time on this single, hitting you instantly with smashing drums and a rush of guitars that refuse to let up as the song pushes through 98 seconds of furious power pop. There’s a slight chorus in the track, but the musical style doesn’t really get altered, pushing you across the finish line with a hook-laden knife’s edge rocker that’ll have you excited to hear the whole record; Time Won’t Bring Me Down is out on October 31st via Dirtnap Records.

Rusty Santos Announces Psycho Horses

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You might find Rusty Santos‘ name in the lines notes of some of your favorite records, but today the producer announces his own new record, Psycho Horses. This new single is all about the approach to fleshing out a demo, or at least that’s how I hear it. The central melody and charm is created on the softened strum of guitars, but Rusty’s expertise is how to take that base and build upon it to create something special. In the vocals, there’s this cavernous effect, whether it sounds like being underwater or just a drifting note, fluttering like a helium filled balloon, it adds a textural melody that’ll soothe. You’ll even get a light bit of drum work in the dying moments too. Psycho Horses is out early next year!

Jacksonhill Releases Jackson Hill

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Northern California songwriter Jacksonhill has just released a new album, titled Jackson Hill; I’m not sure if that’s a self-titled record or not, but it’s surely something that I’ve been enjoying over the weekend. I chose the song below as it introduces the fragility in the vocals that are present on the voice, although there’s ownership in those notes as the track grows into itself. Musically, the track operates with a classic tension build, letting the vocals raise the energy until the song crashes down with a heavier bit of weight and the vocals settle for just a bit. The cycle rinses and repeats, but the latter half is all about the explosion and destruction of the track in the end, hinting at the peaks and valleys within the whole of this new LP.

Whalers Share Scarecrow Single

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Are old buddies in Whalers are working out some new tunes, and today we’ve got one of those new jams for you to sample. This one caught my ear with that rhythmic pulse that’s made available to listeners almost instantly; it sets up a little bit of noise in the background, providing a bit of weight that works in contrast to the vocals. Those vocals soar, meant for bombast as you’ll see when the track erupts around the 3 minute mark, celebrating the passage of indie folk tendencies as they move to a crashing rock close. Always excited to hear what the group’s working on, so when there’s more, you’ll hear it from us!

Dreamcoaster Drop Imaginary Reflections

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This last week there were a ton of really great releases, so its hard to keep up with all the goings on, but one that I thought I’d remind you about was the latest from UK poppers, Dreamcoaster. We’re dropping the delightful lead-off track to their new LP below for you, and it sets the tone for the whole of the record; there are hints of modern sheogaze, but with a nostalgic bent that looks back upon your Sarah Records collection. There are a lot of spots throughout where Jane’s voice sounds a lot like Amelia Fletcher, which is one of the great indiepop voices, so you can’t go wrong. Look into the latter half when there’s a slight little guitar digression, adding the perfect depth to what’s in store if you grab the Imaginary Reflections LP! Stream it all below, starting with the great lead tune!

Last Week’s Jams (9.29 – 10.3)

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As we poured through B. Gray’s photo coverage of Levitation, we also were able to get in some pretty solid tracks, even a premiere here and there, so a pretty busy week on our side. We did some Austin repping with that new Mugger tune on Friday, if you dare to let it rip! Dropped brand new stuff from Strange Passage, Marni and the Lions Constellation, all which are worthy of your listening. Plus, even got to stretch our taste a bit with the likes of Greg Weeks, Devin Shaffer and Magic Fig, so feel free to step outside the confines of today’s indie rock playlist!

The Wesleys Share Explosive Device Single

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In what seems like a continuous cycle of bad-assery, Meritorio Records has another great release on their line-up for the end of 202: The Wesleys Explosive Device EP. The first single from the release had a driving rhythm to it, but this go round, they’ve opened the song up a bit, letting the guitars kind of shimmer in the background, creating this psychedelic sway that moves the song; there’s something in that reminds me of a slightly more upbeat Clientele. Twisting their sound leaves listeners on notice that you’re going to get your moneys worth when you pick up the EP, with a little bit of energy and a little bit of pop, so be sure to grab a copy from Meritorio Records before the Novemeber 7th release.

The Lions Constellation Return with New Moon Rising

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Those of you who’ve followed the last couple of decades of shoegaze and dreampop should already be familiar with Spanish act The Lions Constellation (featuring RJ from Lost Tapes). But, they’ve only had two releases, that is until now…today they announce their brand new LP, New Moon Rising. We’re fortunate to offer you the first listen, with this brightly twisting guitar dancing in the forefront, then peeling back so the vocals can soothe from the core of the tune. Those notes get to soar a little bit in the chorus, with a fiery wall of distortion lifting up the melody as “but if you…” crests and rides atop the mix. They’ve grasped the perfect balance here too, as nothing seems too bold or too melodic, all of the things mixing and melding together into a great ball of noise…even as the track pushes towards a sort of mini-breakdown that opens up again to the chorus. They’re brand new LP will be out on November 21st via Shelflife in the States and Make Me Happy/Too Good to Be True in Europe.

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