Author: nathan.lankford

Circling Back on Swearing At Motorists

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It’s been nearly ten year since we heard anything from Ohio duo Swearing at Motorists, and perhaps that’s due to moves and changes in the lives of the core members. Fortunately, they’ve signed up with BB Island to reissue the great While Laughing, the Joker Tells the Truth, dropping real soon. And, in case you missed the record on the first go round, they’re reminding the masses with this great track that will have you wondering why you didn’t grab the LP on its first go round. Personally, the little uptick in energy around the 33 second mark is the perfect way to move the song into a great bit of solid indie rock; the vocal performance that carries on from there, too, seems like it’s telling a story of a great record that didn’t get nearly enough attention. Be sure you grab a copy on its May 16th release date!

Savak Share Child’s Pose Video

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It feels like Savak should be a huge name in the indie scene, featuring members of the Obits and Holy Fuck, and with a smashing rock record in their pockets, you’d think they’d be all the rage. Alas, they’re brandishing a bit of an older indie sound, using a distorted rhythm guitar to set up this wonderful chorus that seems to rain down pop sensibility on the listener; I love how it feels like its sort of a last gasp at getting the track’s message across, showering me in its melody. This is the sort of rock n’ roll that as of late seems passe, which is unfortunate because they just don’t make crunchy rock n’ roll gems like this anymore. Their new record Squawk! is out via Ernest Jenning Record Co/Peculiar Works Music on May 30th.

Allo Darlin’ Announce Bright Nights

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You knew it was coming, or at least you had your fingers crossed that it would come to fruition…and today is the day Allo Darlin’ announce their first LP in a decade. While they’ve often brought upbeat jangles, their new song embraces a gentler tone, something that feels like its near an indie folk sound, to a degree. Elizabeth Morris, as we would expect, is the shining star throughout, with her remarkable voice carrying a strong melody from the start to finish; she does get the occasional backing vocal to bulk it up, but her voice in the front of the mix is a huge draw. Bright Nights will be out on July 11th via Slumberland and Fika Recordings.

Cola Return with Mendicant

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I was just wondering what Tim Darcy and friends were up to last week, especially after seeing King Hannah (reminds me of a psychedelic Ought). Lo and behold, Cola return with their first new music since last year’s The Gloss LP. This new track kicks off perfectly, utilizing a sharp-staggered ringing of guitar jangles, all the while Darcy’s emphatic vocal delivery pops in perfectly between the lines. Their usage of a tracking whistle and uilleann pipes to flesh out the tune illustrate just how far they’ll go to flesh out their sound. Maybe this will be something that kicks the group back into production for a new LP!

Bouquet Offer All Living Rooms Single

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With just over a week to go before the release of Spellbreaker, Bouquet are teasing us with one final look inside the depths of the their LP. This one sneaks us into a soothing piece of pop, akin to early Beach House, as it carries a similar synthetic rhythm section allowing the rest of the sound to create the emotional tug that remains omnipresent. Carolyn and Max weave their vocals together, with Carolyn responsible for hitting the highest notes that hit the climactic tones. If you’re looking for an immersive pop listen, you’ll want to dive into the whole of Spellbreaker when it drops next Friday via Ulrike Records.

 

Welcome Strawberry Announce Desperate Flower

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Over the last little while we’ve been hyping up Oakland band Welcome Strawberry, and today, they announce their sophomore album, which I’ll obviously be anticipating. Their shoegaze vibe still operates as an undercurrent, but like many of their peers, they’re utilizing more propulsive percussive elements to give the song a natural movement. Those rhythmic blasts allow for the noisier elements to swirl and intermingle, continuously wrapping around one another and the listener’s ears. I really love the way the vocals are done here too, overlapping and embracing a dreamy sentiment. Desperate Flower is out on July 25th via Cherub Dream Records/a la Carte Records.

Hattara Share Koiperhosia Single

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Once the new Hattara song opens, you are going to want to give it a moment. Don’t get me wrong, as the tune has a light strum and soft vocal to kickstart the movement, but it gradually builds in more texture moment by moment. Once all the little pieces join in the fray, the track completely lifts off, bridging into this brimming pop blast that feels like it’s going to carry you far into the future. It’s a huge pop opus, with layer after layer of magic that I wouldn’t run away from if I were you. Glad to see the group back after their special debut last year!

The ACL Lineup is Out

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Just like all my students right now, I’m scouring the list of the released artists that are playing this year’s Austin City Limits Festival. My kids are stoked to see Sabrina Carpenter, but I can always catch a live Strokes show! Further down the poster you get some sneaky good acts like Rilo Kiley and MJ Lenderman, plus the poor-man’s LCD Soundsytem will bring the dance. You can check out the full line-up HERE. The festival is set to go down on the first two weekends of October this year, and you can grab tickets HERE.

Teethe Announce Magic of the Sale

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Been a minute since we heard new music from Texas outfit Teethe, but today there is great news, with the band announcing their next LP, Magic of the Sale, along with the release of the title track. This tune operates with a downtrodden pace, which often gives the band a nod towards slowcore. But, there’s this slight jangle and build from the guitars, creating this delicious melodic center that quietly explodes once you cross the two minute mark. There are these moments when you think the track can just burst, yet the restraint to lock into the groove and let the song just billow on its own makes it the perfect feel. Magic of the Sale will be out this August via Winspear.

Stream New Music from Strawberry Whiplash

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If you are on the hunt for songs that you’ll want stuck in your head, I have a feeling you’re going to be in the right place today, especially when you click on this new Strawberry Whiplash tune. It’s another single from their forthcoming LP, which is still being mixed and such, but boy, if you don’t love this tune I don’t know what to tell you. You’d probably lump it in with modern indiepop, but there’s also something nostalgic and Sarah-esque about this ditty; I think Laz’s penchant for clean pop sounds perhaps just makes it a little more pop forward, which I promise you I love just as much. No word when the LP will be polished and ready, but this song has some other tracks attached, courtesy of Matinee Recordings.

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