Author: nathan.lankford

Gus Baldwin Delivers Cherrywood

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I have made no secret of my admiration for Gus Baldwin; he’s one of my favorite current musicians in the Austin scene, whether that’s playing solo or working on various projects about town. Today, we’ve got a brand new track from his forthcoming solo record, and this one definitely feels like the spirit of Jay Reatard spinning through your speakers; it carries that garage punk fuel, particularly in the way that the vocals come across in the verses…sort of scratchy as they claw at melody. And that’s why I love Baldwin’s work, as this tune clearly illustrates a love for hooks galore, and you’ll get plenty of that whether from the chorus or other little pop blips that pop up in this recording. The self-titled LP will drop this October.

Maura Weaver Shares Prince + Readies Strange Devotion

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The latest single from Maura Weaver is going to feel like somewhat of anomaly in the masses of the current indie climate; it’s got an opening that hits on dreamy bedroom pop, akin to various other acts, but then goes completely left turn and hits on on the alt rock vibes of the 90s. It’s a brilliant switch, catching the listener off-guard, and crafting just enough DIY aesthetic to pull the cool kids along into the delightful world of pop music. It makes sense that there’s nods to Liz Phair, as you can hear that sort of crossover magic, where folks from all walks of listening habits will pine over this new single. It’s all accomplished with a sincerity that feels like Maura is just writing on their own terms and finding what feels right; it all feels gloriously right, so Strange Devotion should be out on September 19th via Feel It Records.

Jeff Tobias Shares Gimme Coherence

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When I listen to Jeff Tobias latest single, I’m instantly reminded of acts like Gary Numan or Devo, at least in the construction of the musical element; it has that leaning towards pop construction via manipulated sounds, and the playfulness is spot on. That said, the way that Tobias delivers his vocals seems to work in contrast to the beat itself, illustrating how far he’s pushing his creation, but also how one can manipulate every facet of the tune. You get more of that wave of inspiration as the track breaks down into a saxophone induced freakout, with a nod to some of Jeff’s other roles in the musical world. Really excited to hear how he toys with listeners in a creative and confident fashion when One Hundredfold Now In This Age drops via Repeating Cloud on October 17th.

Oh Rose Prep For Art EP

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I love a good plot twist in a musical number, and when this Oh Rose tune dropped into the mix, it completely felt like it was revolving around some sort of ghostly ballad…but that changed. The guitars pop up, and begin meandering waywardly, crawling in the distance behind Olivia Rose’s voice; her performance sprawls across the floor, spreading out to all corners as the guitars and bass buoy every little nuanced note. A nice little backing vocal gets added in too, and you begin to embrace the spiritual warmth of the tune itself, a reminder that we can turn to music for solace. Look for the group’s For Art EP on August 15th via Antiquated Future.

It Sound Announce New Record

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Up in Seattle, It Sound has been quietly working away over the last several years, building these harrowing soundscapes that draw from various post-punk references. This video is from the new record, and you’ll hear those ghostly guitar tones and synthetic drum lines working their way in and out of this single; it feels cinematic in nature, more so than a lot of their peers, creating this sound that’s more thoughtful in the long-run. I just love the touchstones here of all my favorite sounds, with faint calls of “it’s called blood” bubbling up from beneath the mix. Look for It’s Called Blood to drop on October 10th via Seahorse Recordings.

Alien Eyelid Share Nesadel Club

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While I know that its easy to pigeonhole Alien Eyelid as a sort of cosmic Americana purveyor, they always feel like a bit more than that, to me. Sure, there’s a mixture of psychedelia with their country twang, both sort of meandering and melding as one wholesome unit. But, listening to the vocals, there’s this indie rock history in the tones, which surely date back to the various members working in the Houston scene; you can hear the longing and searching for horizons as the notes are belted out in the first 30 seconds. Still, however you want to call it, they manage to stretch their tunes into this masterfully painted landscape that will have you coming back to check their new album, Vinegar Hill, dropping on September 5th.

Check Out Seatape

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I hadn’t heard the name Seatape until this last weekend when a new tune came my way, but it seems like the artist is a rising star out there…and this jangly post-punk number illustrates where the draw is. This song’s entirety is tethered to this distinctive propulsion from the beat, tunneling through the speakers like some burrowing earworm. In the presentation of the vocals you’ll get that sort of dreamy indifference that the earliest acts embraced, sort of working in this industrial landscape, albeit one brimming with melody. Just felt like you should try this little ditty on for size.

Last Week’s Jams (7.28 – 8.1)

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It was a really strange week over on the music side of things; Tuesday blew up and we covered 10 brand new songs. But, then it’s like everything died and there were no new tunes. Alas, we managed to get into about 25 new jams, though one didn’t hit the DSPs, so we’ll have to have you play detective (or just go love Piggietails already). I got to meet some new bands this week, like Aussie’s Mana Pools, as well as My Generation, so be sure to keep an eye on both. Some diehard acts we love also came out with new tunes, such as Snooper‘s new album, Massage back in the fold and another Dancer hit from their forthcoming banger of an LP. Plus, the are is some ATX love from Nuclear Daisies and J’Cuuzi too! Get on it.

Stream SLUDGEcontent from J’cuuzi

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This new EP from Austin band J’cuuzi dropped a week ago, but I hadn’t really had a chance to dive into their weird world of electronica until this week, so I wanted to circle back and give SLUDGEcontent some proper love. It’s five tracks, and they’re all bangers in their own fashion. “Fame by Death” uses this propulsive groove to set up a heavenly vocal that floats until the chorus bites and spins you around. “Bad Toy” hits a little bit of a darker corner, fusing the band’s electronic sound with a bit more gothic underscoring. “You Can’t Wallow With Us” reminds me a lot of early CSS, playful and fun and built for parties. “Big Machine” operates like a B-52s/Pylon B-side, in the best way possible…and the chorus delivers every time. Closing it out with “How 2 Get Everything You Wanted 4 Free (Forever)” goes back to the darker moments, with little rays of pop sunshine breaking through at just the right moment.

Pleased to Meet You: Mana Pools

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If you have been reading this site for a few months, then you’ve likely already met Mana Pools, at least in some form. The new project is made up of Adam and James of Dumb Things, who released their own excellent Self Help LP this past Spring. Now, they’ve opened a little side-hustle, still featuring the stellar songwriting, albeit with a little bit more subdued vibe…on this first single anyways. This is a campfire stomper, as you can envision a bunch of folks picking up their tools to build some intertwining guitar notes while their buds fill in the space with popping snare hits and squeaks on the harmonica. Personally, I love how the wayward twang has been adopted, and in this form doesn’t feel Western at all. Really excited to hear the rest of Fredrick Street; it comes out on August 29th.

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