Author: nathan.lankford

Premiere: Son of Buzzi Drops Heimweg, Mondlicht am Strassenrand

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When music becomes more of a commodity, offering instant gratification, it loses a bit of its soul (yes, I know I’m also part of that cycle!), thus we need artists like Son of Buzzi who are willing to dig deep into the nature of songwriting and craft, purely for artistic purposes. Sebastian Bischoff’s project encompasses the ornate side of guitar history, bending and overlapping strings, then letting them melt into one another, embracing the “marriage of the impressionistic with the concrete.” The song below has these little trickles of beauty, caressing the ears with these vibrant little twists and turns, and then, even for a brief moment, the song seems to take off, grabbing pace for just a few seconds, expertly portraying the up and down movement of our lives. If you’re searching for depth in your listening experience today, click play below, then be sure to Ein Hase, Ein Phonix, Ein Schwan from Shrimper Records before the May 16th release date.

Far Caspian Return with Autofiction

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I distinctly remember popping into Sidebar at SXSW a few years ago, telling my wife that we had to catch the set from Far Caspian, as I was really in love with their jams. We went home superfans, and so today is welcome news, with the project announcing Autofiction, their new LP. This brand spanking new single perfectly captures what I love about the band, sort of buzzing with this lo-fidelity spirit, yet brimming with this vibrant pop sensation you don’t get too often nowadays. Honestly, this feels like the best song that Radio Dept. never wrote, and I say that with the utmost adoration for both groups! This new LP will hit on July 25th Tiny Library Records.

Another Fresh Emily Hines Track

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Back in February, we brought you news that the legendary folks over at Keeled Scales had picked up Emily Hines for their roster, and today we get to present you with a fresh taste of her forthcoming These Days LP (perhaps an ode to Jackson Browne). It’s really hard for me to decipher what I love most about this tune, as there’s so much to appreciate, despite being fairly bare-bones in its presentation. Hines’ delicate vocals are certainly a draw for me, as there’s this odd little whisper effect on some of the notes that’s chilling in the best sense. But, there’s also these perfect arrangement additions that are captivating; you’ll hear this warped ambiance swelling beneath the surface, and the drum work has the precise pacing this song needs. Be sure to grab the new album before its August 1st release date.

Sugar for the Pill Give Luv

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Grecian dreampop outfit Sugar for the Pill have been getting a lot of play on our side of things, and with another single dropping, we just wanted to make sure the act popped up on your radar. For branding purposes, they operate on the softer side of things, creating an ambient bend that hangs like a stage backdrop, omnipresent but pulled aside occasionally to let you peek at the little nuances. This allows the vocals to operate almost like dreamy shooting stars, sort of shooting across the front of the mix, twinkling as the notes land in your ear. A couple of singles have dropped this year, so fingers crossed for a new LP!

New Track from Charlie Bishop

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Admittedly, I don’t know too much about Charlie Bishop, though I was quickly immersed in his world when I pressed play on his latest single. The opening notes put Bishop’s sincerity on full display, with his voice sounding so brittle that it could break right before you. But, what began as an intimate affair begins to open up just a little bit, unleashing full arrangements that take the song to soaring heights. Coursing through his new Far Away record, there’s this fragility that just holds your ear, and like the single below, you can’t manage to get away, which symbolizes a great success in my book!

The Beths Return with Metal

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The Beth‘s have been mostly silent since their deluxe reissue of Expert in a Dying Field. But, they’re about to set off on a huge North American tour, and what better way to kick off the excitement than by dropping a brand new single? Today they bring you, “Metal,” returning with this perfect brightness for Springtime, marching through with this steady snare roll and light-hearted jangling on the guitar, allowing Elizabeth Stokes to weave her vocal magic. It’s definitely a pop focused tune, playing into the band’s lighter side, perhaps hinting at what we can expect on their next album. Speaking of a new album, today’s new jam comes with the announcement of the band’s signing to Anti Records too!

Century of Ecstasy Redo Black Hole

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You might have heard a bit of “Black Hole” if you checked out the 2020 EP, The Depth, from Swedish project Century of Ecstasy, but if you didn’t, you’re in luck as Joakim Persson has opted to go back and put some proper finishing touches on the tune. Ultimately, the tune has turned into this mellowed bit of psychedelic pop music, sort of wiggling its way in and out of your consciousness. It all rides on this meandering guitar line, carefully snaking its way in and out the empty space in the tune, letting Persson’s vocals sort of crest and ride on the top of the mix. It’s a nice little slice of sweetness to carry you on your way today.

Festiva Release Everything in Moderation

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Tried my best to keep up with the news last week, but one of the records I forgot to give a nod to over here was the newest album from Maine’s Festiva. They’ve got a garage meets pop punk sound, with Carver Arena-Bruce’s distinctive a dominating sound throughout the entirety of your listen. Each time I listen to a different track, I get a different vibe, so we’re popping up the more pop-friendly version to get you with the band’s hooks. You’ll find a lot of joy in between verses here, which makes me flashback to last night’s Dinosaur Jr show, just letting the guitars rip and ride. Their album, Everything in Moderation, is brought to you by the kind folks over at Repeating Cloud.

The Fleok Share Pennies Video

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After spinning my weekend over at Psych Fest, I got to wake up to this brand new track from the Fleok, which, subtly draws from the genre, albeit in a sort of psych adjacent delivery. Upon first listen, you’ll notice a spoken word delivery bringing you into the depths of the song, which immediately made me think of Lift to Experience; it’s a slow build, but it sets up perfectly for the latter half of the track. When the whole song just comes crashing down in this beautiful combination of pop that is likely to make your heart swoon, banging out this climbing piano line and soulful howl.

Last Week’s Jams (4.21 – 4.25)

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While the week certainly felt overly busy on my end, we perhaps didn’t cover as much ground as we generally do. That said, we have over an hour of music to provide you, which is missing new stuff from Monnone Alone and Wine Country, so there’s more from last week on the site. We were also prepping for Austin Psych Fest, so you had preview pieces from Dummy and Blackwater Holylight; they went along perfectly with our coverage of the Melvins/Napalm Death Austin show.You’ll find new stuff from Gelli Haha, Strange Pilgrim and more, so just click play and let us do the rest!

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