Author: nathan.lankford

Sekunderna Announce Hits for Fika Recordings

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Looks like we’re going to get filled with rambunctious energy, especially if you choose to crank up this new track from Sweden’s Sekunderna, who’ve just announced a brand new LP. While the lyrical work might get lost in translation, the speed and power of this tune is right up my alley; it honestly reminds me of a Swedish answer to Martha. The riffs run fast and sharp, offering the perfect bit of catchy distortion to encourage the drumming to run right alongside. While I may not completely understand the lyrical content, the track itself is brimming with hooks that give you all the feels, courtesy of the vocals. Their new LP Hits will be out on August 22nd via Fika Recordings.

Beaming Share 4 U Single

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There are some really great releases coming out this Friday that will unfortunately fly under the radar; I’ll be traveling on the road with my family, so I obviously won’t get to them appropriately enough. One of those releases with the bop nature is the new EP from Beaming; they’re creating this crisp summery pop, reminiscent of the earliest days of the Drums. The first minute or so of this tune has this jump to it, with all sorts of textures building up into this huge chorus that is as infectious as anything else you’ll hear today. Their self-titled EP hits on Friday courtesy of Rose Garden.

Ryli Share Friend Collector Video

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One of the great treats of this summer is going to be Come And Get Me, the latest LP from Ryli; they’ve already won us over with a handful of singles, and the latest might be one of my favorite from the new LP. I love the way the guitar has that light strum meets jangle intro, waiting for the drums to drop in before the tune officially kicks off. There’s this lightness to Yea-Ming Chen’s delivery that has this timeless charm to it, especially when it moves into the chorus where the tone slightly changes. While you can see like-minded artists pushing the tempo, the group seem to revel in a settled vibe, sitting back and locking into the groove while Chen’s melodious delivery sweetens the deal. Grab the LP before it drops on June 27th via Dandy Boy Records.

Forever ☆ Announce Second Gen Dream

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When one thinks of the intersection between styles, I probably wouldn’t have placed a bet on an eclectic brand that blends rapid techno beats with the noise of shoegaze, yet here we are with the latest from KC’s Forever ☆ (Forever Star). They’ll spend today hyping up the news of their new Second Gen Dream EP, and you’ve got to hear it to understand just how harmoniously it all fits together. The first minute or so is dominated by the steadfast beat, rapidly rushing at the listener, but if you dive in close, you can hear the curtain of noise starting to sway in the background. As the distortion drops into the picture, the beat stays consistent, creating this disorienting euphoria that’s best when it’s punctuated by the dueling vocal harmonies at the center. I love how they never seem to stray, even when an added guitar layer looms at the tail end, they stay true to the formula, almost tightening it; it’s here where you realize just how seamlessly the group sewed these two styles. Their new Second Gen Dream EP will be available as a 12″ courtesy of a La Carte Records.

Conflict at Serenity Pools Share Summer Ghost

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When reading through the press info for this new single from Conflict at Serenity Pools, I’m really sort of reveling in its purpose/meaning. The song is a representation of songwriter Luke McQueeney soaking in the energy left behind by his father’s recent passing; it also wears a reflection on the serene nature of summer and its ability to naturally encourage a processing of the world…which we likely all need. Musically, the song is one of their best, building intimately with the quiet of Luke’s voice operating over a light strum and percussion; they continue forward and build these complex little layers, allowing the song to of embrace a new energy, particularly with the ghostly nature of the backing vocals. I’m in love with the balance of the tune, and can’t wait until we hear more, as the group are working on their next LP as we speak.

Michael Robert Chadwick Share Dirt Nap

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Felt like waking up this morning with some easy listening from Michael Robert Chadwick would be the best way to ease into your Tuesday. He’ll be releasing his latest LP, Illusions of Touch, next Friday, offering up a jazzier brand of indie rock than perhaps you’re accustomed to cranking up. Horns blast in the background throughout, but they’re smoother and sexier, rather than wildly skronking at us. Chadwick’s voice also has a faint resemblance to Sufjan, sort of quiet in the mix, hoping to pull you in through his lyricism and song arrangements. A careful approach to pop, and a welcome reward for us all; be sure to grab the new LP from Anxiety Blanket Records on June 20th.

Ivy Prepping Traces of You

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You likely already heard about Ivy prepping their new album, Traces of You, but I’m a little slow to the game, so I wanted to make sure I gave it the proper love. It’s a fairly subtle tune, with the smokiness of the vocals getting the majority of the focus. But, don’t ignore all the arrangement and nuance in the tune; I like how there’s an acoustic guitar that gets picked up midway through, adding just a touch more texture to the whimsical groove. All that said, the vocal work’s layering also adds texture, like in the latter half where the refrain of “say you won’t” kind of hangs in behind the front, to a mesmerizing effect. Traces of You drops this September via Bar None.

Manslaughter 777 Share I Do Not Believe in Art

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This might be a huge left turn from our typical coverage, but I’m absolutely in love with this new Manslaughter 777 track. The duo of Zac Jones (Nothing) and Lee Buford (the Body) have just recently announced God’s World, and this tune offers a glimpse at the exciting sounds in store. It breaks into this pulsing club beat, hopping on this sampled beat; I was bobbing my head, grooving around my room with this cranked real loud. Then, just as the track makes its way beyond the halfway point, it flips it on you, turning on a hip-hop oriented breakbeat that creates this rad juxtaposition that keeps the listen lively and refreshing. Honestly, it feels like Girl Talk if he was more into soundbytes instead of lyrical clips/hooks. It rules and it will be out on July 25th via Thrill Jockey.

Show Preview: Artificial Go @ Chess Club – Tonight (6.9)

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Monday nights can be such a drag, but Chess Club is giving you the perfect opportunity to get out of your house and enjoy a sweet little rock n’ roll show. Cincinnati outfit Artificial Go are blowing into town on the backs of their most excellent Musical Chairs LP (Feel It Records), and they’ve made several lists like the Stereogum Best of 2025…in case that sort of thing matters. Musically, they’ve got a bit of Raincoats, a bit of New Zealand and a bit of Dry Cleaning, but all spun in a truly unique fashion that has this dad willing to leave the house on a Monday night. Bonus points for all the great openers like Wet Dip, Variety, and Guiding Light…all acts we’ve covered on our end. Doors are at 8 PM – $15. See you there!

A Monthly Hit from Club 8

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I’ll admit, I started to panic for a minute, as it was at least June 3rd before I had my monthly fix from Sweden’s Club 8, who’ve been consistently dropping a song a month for nearly two years now. On their latest monthly ditty, they’re hanging in the perfect pop spot, settled, letting the melody kind of dash in and sprinkling little vocal hooks that beg you to push the song on repeat. And, although it’s fairly brief, there’s this indescribable feeling in the bounce that makes the song feel like it’s going to bounce around your head in the midst of trying to “stay together in this fucked up world.”

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