Author: nathan.lankford

Hannah Lew Shares Another Single, Replica

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Reckon I’m traversing down the rabbithole of pulsating, rhythmic tunes to start our day here, and admittedly, there’s probably never a bad time for music from Hannah Lew either way. This tune actually offers you some real surprises, so if you haven’t already clicked play before reading my silly words, do so, then wait as you read. See, the track has this operative pulse; it moves the song, offering a sort of metronomic posturing with Lew singing atop. Washes of synth that match the pulse and vocals fit into a nice little capsule of joy, but then it all drops out at 1:08 as a directional change takes control, spinning this electro-clash vibe that I’m not out. It changes again too, with another thicker sample working beneath, and you’re hopefully left mesmerized by the craftsmanship. Her self-titled LP is out April 10th via Night School Records.

Crank New Beck Zegans

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This fresh tune from Beck Zegans just dropped the other day, and it’s got this sort of fresh take on 90s alt-rock, perhaps even late career Sonic Youth vibes, coursing through. For me, the guitar seems to have its own personality, as if its rushing through busy highway streets, sharply wriggling its way in and out. It functions perfectly in unison with Beck’s vocal work, both guiding the listener on this tunneling journey. Occasionally, a bit of noise will sprinkle up through the cracks, and that only adds to the bodacious vibes at play here. Her new record, Engraving of Armor, will be out on May 22nd via Exploding in Sound.

New Gelli Haha Video

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I was way into Gelli Haha‘s Switcheroo album last year; it was an electro pop album that seemed to celebrate the genre while embracing an exuberance that often goes missing in my record collection. Today, she’s dropped a brand new single, with another joyous approach in the video, using bright colors and choreographed dance moves that work to the thumping beat and soaring vocal delivery. Her whimsical performances will hopefully carry over to her live performances, as she’s going to be touring all throughout the US this Spring, with an Austin date set for May 10th here at Antones (and we’re going to catch her at Kilby Block Party too!). Check out new joy courtesy of Innovative Leisure.

Gun Outfit Release So Easy to Love

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A double-album in this day and age seems like a bold move, but if there’s anyone likely to pull it off, you’d be safe betting on Gun Outfit. Their latest single stretches over this start landscape, faintly darkened by the hollowed echoes of percussion in the backdrop. They’ve incorporated video footage from a Joe Denardo short film to conjure a “sense of space where longing and trust can float off and dissipate into the horizon;” it’s the perfect match for the sentiment of the song, stretching across the horizon of your speakers and sprawling in a celebration of love among friends! Their new album Process and Reality is out May 8th via Upset the Rhythm.

Yea Ming and the Rumours Announce Residue

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Country twang and the gravitational pull of Yea-Ming’s voice make this new single a stunning return for Yea-Ming and the Rumours. There’s no way around loving this tune, with the velvety vocals serenading you as guitar lines bend and break behind it, calling to you like a syren, beckoning you to crash upon the shores of great pop. There’s this purity to the track too, steering clear of modern trappings in favor of churning out a reflective piece that pulls back in all the right spots so Yea-Ming can shine…though I do like the snap of the snare hits that drive the track forward too! Today’s announcement of Residue is welcome news to me, and hopefully you’ll hear the charms too as you grab a copy from Dandy Boy Records before its June 12th release!

Washing Machina Drop The Top Single

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Ya’ll clearly know of my love and adoration for all things Swedish, and this new track from Washing Machina is another tune that has caught my ear. Now, if you’re washing this cinematic version, there’s nearly 3 minutes of story-telling, so if you need to get right to it, fast-forward to about 2:54. Once the track opens, it felt a bit like a slowed version of the brand of indie rock that Stellastarr* was pumping out in the 00s; there’s hints of nostalgic new wave built around an infectious bass groove, with the guitars doing their best to make you throw your heels up in dance. One of my favorite parts though is how the vocals are intertwined, wound around one another in a fashion that creates its own unique sound. If you’re digging it, the group will be putting out Before My Mind Wakes Up this May via Epicuro.

Dabda Share Dear Hope Single

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If you’re looking for musical escapism, might we direct you to the latest single from South Korea’s Dabda, a hint at what’s to come from their forthcoming LP. Much like their process, the song unfolds carefully, using a vast expanse and letting it unfold very slowly; the vocals are quieted, almost like they’re operating in the realm of texture. Then, the track turns, taking on more power and exploding into this bright atmospheric tune that erupts with colorful stretches of cascading guitars raining upon your ears as the video shares the band’s joyous personality. Open yourself up to the musical journey awaiting you!

Sluice Share WTF Single

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The new Sluice record is going to be a beast of a listen, full of slow-burning balladry and indie rock allegiance. Their latest single offers a glimpse at some of their more exploratory moments, letting a sort of experimental moment open up the tune, creeping in carefully before finally settling into a heavy groove that carries the weight with a bit of haunting discord. But, as the track progresses, the song unfolds into more of the group’s folk leanings, sprawling across the last thirty seconds or so in a fashion that seems related to Bill Callahan or the like. Their Companion LP is out this Friday via Mtn. Laurel Recording Co.

Brand New Living Set Tune

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When our friend John Laird and I get together to map out invites for our annual SOTO vs ATH SxSw show, we each throw out ten names, try to find some middle ground, and go from there. Our first go round had a glaring act we new we had to get on the bill: Living Set. They dropped the excellent Last Wave LP in late 2025 and already have started sharing new music, like the single below. There’s a real lightness to this tune that draws me in, using the patience of the guitar to seduce while offering really delicate vocal harmonies that are sure to endear themselves to your ears. A slow mantra leads you to a huge guitar solo, reminding us that even at their softest, you can still hear their penchant for rock.

Mark Crozer Share You and Me on the Astral Plane

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If you’re looking at long and storied careers, you might want to look into Mark Crozer. The English songwriter has released a ton of music, whether on his own, with various projects…and he’s even been playing in some band called the Jesus and Mary Chain. Just this last week, he announced a new collection of pop tracks titled Homecoming, and with that, shared this newly penned tune. It has this sort of glam aspect to it, particularly in the way some of the early percussive elements operate like a metronome before allowing the track to open up with a larger bit of swagger. That otherworldliness is embraced in both the lyrical content and the song’s pop aesthetic, allowing you to figure out a landing place for Crozer and his work. Homecoming is out April 24th via Dusty Mars.

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