Author: nathan.lankford

Alexei Shishkin Shares Tika Taka (2006)

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I really love the approach that Alexei Shishkin took on his latest track, and perhaps on the entirety of his new record, Good Times. He worked on the musical arrangement and structure with songwriting partner Brad Krieger, building the song entirely before adding lyrical content. When lyrics time came about, he worked on the spot, improvising the storytelling in its own fashion. For instance, those of you who are football fans will note the nod to the style of play for many a Barcelona team…and in 2006, I remember them deservedly beating Arsenal…something B.Gray and I always love to see. So dig in, marvel at the concept and prep for Alexei’s new album, which drops on September 5th.

The Wild Kindness Release New EP

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Earlier this year, Austin outfit The Wild Kindness unleashed their “Never Better” single, and with that promised us that there was a new EP on the horizon. Well, today is the day you can stream Featuring “Abandon Ship” in its entirety, as the EP kicks off with the appropriate “Abandon Ship.” The first few singles harken to a sort of early Decemberists style, taking elements of folk and indie rock and weaving them into these giant pieces that swell with movement and emotion; I’ll admit, the lyrical content is a little less abstract, and I’m actually quite appreciative of that aspect. Going through the EP this morning, I’m really enjoying “Change” as my personal favorite, working with a bit more of a headstrong indie rocker…straight and bold with nuanced arrangement giving the track the proper depth.

Giant Day Return with Alarm

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I was just cranking out Giant Day‘s last record, Glass Narcissus, this past weekend, and here they are, up and returning in less than a year! This new single illustrates the great range their last release had, and looks forward to another collection that blends their various histories into one unique defying sound. The guitar cuts on this are super-angular, chopping right at you as they come through the speakers; they’re bordering on dancy, but they stay just on the edge of the rock element. Emily’s voice is really heavenly here, kind of rising to high pitches then dropping in the mix, sort of like that one legendary band from Athens (not that one, the other one!). Really stoked to hear Alarm, dropping October 10th via Elephant 6.

Anna Tivel Drops White Goose

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After a powerhouse tune, you’ve got to follow that up with something more pensive, and what better way to enter that realm than offer you this wonderful Anna Tivel tune. The accompanying video alone is worth the watch, bringing the natural world into contact with Anna’s work. Her performance is slow and careful, relying upon the majesty of her voice to pull the listener into the track. At times, she seemingly whispers, an intimate moment between artist and listener. But, there are moments, albeit brief, where the volume in her voice raises, hitting you with a wave of emotion that allow the notes to resonate deep within your soul. The new album, Animal Poem, is out on August 29th via Fluff and Gravy.

White Reaper Share Blink Video

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At this point in their career, I’m sure that White Reaper most likely aren’t in need of our support, but as they continue to bring anthemic pop rock, we’re going to keep cranking it up real loud. There’s something cleaner and more pop friendly in their sounds, like they’re pulling from the late 90s/early 00s history of pop rock; it’s about musicianship balanced out by hooks, which makes for some of the best rock around. With all the changes and moves blowing through the band in the past few years, it appears as if they’ve come out on the other side with some of the best work to date. Look for Only Slightly Empty via Blue Grape Music on September 26th.

Tugboat Captain Drop Pest Control Video

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This past Spring, ATH faves Tugboat Captain dropped the excellent Dog Tale LP. They’ve just recently offered up this stunning live/lyric video, which captures the spirit of the album and the focus track, “Pest Control.” It’s a celebratory track, despite some of the thematic elements, lifting your spirits once you latch onto the chorus. Every time I run through this track (and I’ve done this a lot) there’s just something bigger than myself, and bigger than my speakers; it’s got this masterful bravado that just makes you feel like you’re alive. It’s hard to put that into words, so you don’t have to take my word, you can stream it below! And if you love it, circle back to Dog Tale!

Sister Ray Davies Announce Holy Island

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I’m sure that the lads in Sister Ray Davies are tired of hearing how they’re channeling their own sound way down in Muscle Shoals, something that’s a far cry from the expectations. Heck, we’re guilty of it too, but if shoegaze is the new sound in Alabama, I’m here for it. The group just announced their new LP, which is accompanied by this fresh single that completely embraces the genre’s style in the traditional sense. From the get-go, the track has this rolling backbone, rhythmically getting the track going while the buzzsaw guitars echo; there’s a heaviness, but its balanced out by this light little sonic touch that seems to be a sparkling bit of sunshine through the clouds. I love where the vocals sit in the mix, more textural than most current acts, sending you tumbling through the atmospheric caverns the group have mustered. Really excited for Holy Island, which drops November 14th via Sonic Cathedral.

Dale Jr Drop Deadwood EP

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Went a little pop heavy on the morning, so let’s crank up a little bit of rock n’ roll, courtesy of the brand new Dale Jr. EP. All you need to do is listen to the opening track on the EP that we’ve got streaming below, and you’ll rush to turn your volume knob all the way to the right. It’s like a crunchy mixture of Pinback and Built to Spill, hitting hard on that sort of Pacific NW guitar sound, then letting the vocals kind of cascade over the discordant guitar noise. If you’re after a fuzzy collection of great guitar tracks, you’re going to want to be sure to spend time running through the Deadwood EP!

Far Caspian Shares Whim

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I have obviously been backing the new Far Caspian LP, which finally drops this Friday. So, just days before its release, Joel Johnston has shared one final peek under the covers. The project is all about building textures, and that’s certainly in play here, with guitars and drums both operating as the rhythmic focal point, pushing the song’s movement through the speakers. Johnston’s voice is a bold whisper, powerful and carrying weight, but approaching with the gentleness that will blanket listeners. For all the wash of emotions, I love how the song opens up in its latter half and just takes you for a ride, blowing you in the wind like that feather in Forest Gump. Look to grab Autofiction this Friday.

Pleased to Meet You: The Cindys

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Is it weird to declare yourself a super fan if the band in question only has one single to their name? Well, meet the Cindys. Songwriter Jack Ogborne has previously received praise for his project Bingo Fury, but this new (old) sound he’s circulating is perfect for folks of my ilk. I mean, the poetic nature and just the general song structure reeks of the Go-Betweens, though the guitar sound is a bit bolder, and even heavier in spots, as the group look back and step into the future. Naima Bock’s additional vocals on the second verse just cement the fact that this is going to be spinning in my head for the next however long I go. Courtesy of Breakfast Records.

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