Author: nathan.lankford

Bayonne Returns with Multiphase

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What better way to kick off a week of musical discovery by hitting up the locals here in Austin. We’ve covered Bayonne forever, and bathing in the organic electronica Roger crafts is infinitely rewarding. While the vocals have this bright dreaminess, sort of sailing atop the track, my ear keeps going to the piano/keyboard line that holds the track together; it goes up and down and up and down, allowing the project to layer and texturize atop it, so it feels almost like the rhythmic accent of the track. You can crank up the volume and let it hit hard, or tone it down and let the song nip at your ears, but either way, you’ll not be disappointed in pressing play.

Last Week’s Jams (2.2 – 2.6)

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What a music-filled week we had over here; there was new stuff, covers and even some live show coverage from our friend Michael Maly. Austin was on fire, with a new Voxtrot track, new Paper Sister jam, and of course, those photos from the Almost Heaven show that highlighted our local coverage. I’d also like to say Natalie Jane Hill, who is blowing me away with her new work, is like Austin adjacent, though she no longer lives in town. Old Nathan loves like Red, Pinks and Purples and the Rural Alberta Advantage made an appearance, plus, if we’re looking at long-winded names we wrote about, we couldn’t miss Rolling Blackout Coastal Fever‘s return either! Lots of stuff to enjoy below. Happy Monday!

Would Be Goods Share Tears for Leda

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As much joy as I’ve gotten to the Would-Be-Goods singles, I possibly haven’t given them enough love on the site, so let me remedy that by pumping up this brand new single for Bandcamp Friday. The wiggle of the guitars should instantly pull you into the tune, built on bouncing garage rock vibes that lean into a bit of that indiepop sharpness. It’s the sort of grooviness you’d expect employed on the set of an old-school go-go film, though the modernity of the production certainly makes it fitting for today’s pop aficionados. Travel back into the beginning of pop, and be sure to grab Tears Before Bedtime from Skep Wax today!

Softjaw Announce Self-Titled LP

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Generally not one to post about one label in different posts, but seeing as its Bandcamp Friday and you might only read one post on the site, maybe it’s this one with power-poppers Softjaw. The group has drawn comparisons to acts like Exploding Hearts, but as I’m listening through, you can almost hear an adoration for classic rock in the way they’re letting those riffs climb. That being said, if the vocal harmonizing wasn’t executed perfectly then the tune might fall apart, but that’s not the case, so you’ll just want to crank it up and rock a little attitude with your pop listening today! This is a joint release between Bachelor Records and Dandy Boy, and it should arrive by April 1st before the band heads overseas!

Memorials Share Wildly Remote

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Verity Susman’s voice has been an omnipresent sound in my life (and my DJ sets); it can be strikingly beautiful and haunting at the same time, which is exactly what we get on the latest Memorials single. It’s hard not to hear some Nico nods in the simplicity of the craft, allowing the vocals to be the constant highlight of the song; the voice appears to be walking alongside the piano/synth notes, as if they’re walking together hand in hand. There’s some little noisy flutters, but they’re brief, letting the song resonate with you, sinking deep into your soul. All Clouds Bring Not Rain will be out on March 27th via Fire Records.

Two Dark Birds Share Girl of Summer Single

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If you consider yourself a big Bill Callahan fan, and you’re anxiously awaiting a little bit of Bill in your playlist, then perhaps you can turn your eyes to Two Dark Birds. This New York outfit operate with similar dulcet vocal tones, though here, the song seems a bit more wistful as opposed to the weariness of Bill’s work. Plus, the arrangements throughout seem to add an element of gratefulness, something that provides a little more promise on the horizon. You’re emotional, but you’re moving forward, looking back with lessons learned…or at least that’s my take on it! This track will appear on the forthcoming Dreamers of the Golden Dream LP.

The Goods Cover the Riverdales Back to You

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I don’t typically fuck with covers; I mean, I listen to them, sure, but I don’t necessarily put them up on our site over here. That being said, when this cover from the Goods came into the old inbox, I had to jump at it! The San Francisco outfit dropped their Don’t Spoil the Fun LP last year, but here they are today with a cover of the Riverdales “Back to You.” Honestly, there’s not much that’s changed between the ORIGINAL VERSION and this cover, except, well, the style of guitars. Ben Weasel was a master at pop punk, so when his work is in the hands of others, it’s not hard to hear the pop sensibility coming through. The Goods just make it crisp and jangly, maybe slowing it down a bit by not using that buzzsaw guitar…they definitely leave in the big hooks! Tune comes courtesy of Dandy Boy Records.

Fort Not Share Heaven to Me

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A few weeks ago we were really excited to hear that this year would bring us a fresh record from Fort Not, the Swedish duo offering up spritely pop music. On their brand new single, there’s this very sated vocal feel, something that reminds me a bit of some of those Forster penned Go-Betweens tracks (or his son for that matter); they hand on the cusp between melodic croon and spoken word, accenting the sharp jangles of the guitar. The drumming stays out of the way, only hitting above its weight when the fuzzier riffs come into play during the chorus. This should convince you to spend a little bit of money on You On Repeat, the new LP via Meritorio, out February 27th.

Natalie Jane Hill Shares Colors

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Simply put, Natalie Jane Hill is a voice you should all be swimming towards. We’ve been praising the previous singles from Hopeful Woman, but this new jam is just a special piece that’ll stop you in your path. It’s got these beautiful arrangements that buoy the track, from trickling little piano lines to sweeping string pieces that accentuate the vocal tones. Speaking of that voice…it’s embracing a maturity that usually comes from years and years of songwriting and performances; it feels like she’s standing on a stage and everything behind her has faded away, as her voice its on spotlight on the songwriter. Such a striking tune and a special way to work on a Thursday. Hopeful Woman is out on March 6th via Dear Life Records.

New Track from Amiture Music

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Woke up this morning looking for something a little more aggressive than the usual vibe, and while I wouldn’t necessarily call Amiture Music dangerous, they are offering something that’s a little more structurally angry. For me, the drum work sets the tone and thundering drum rolls dominate the tune throughout. That being said, the melodic discord of the guitar sound feels ominous, as if we’re on the edge being destroyed. Together they have this energy that perfectly contrasts the nature of the vocals; those notes feel a little more dramatic, hitting this performance style that pushes back against the musical side. Stoked on this tune, and looking forward to their self-titled LP via Dots Per Inch on March 20th.

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