Author: nathan.lankford

New Music from Great News

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Norway has a special place in my heart, musically…seems I can always trace some bit of my pop affections back to the country. Today, it’s responsible for Great News, offering up this glittering bit of pop rock, harkening back the shimmering pop of the 80s. While the spirit’s uplifting, there are still some gruff bits of distorted guitars pushing through the polished exterior. The band will be releasing their new record Wonderfault on February 16th, and the tune below should be enough evidence that it remains on your radar!

New Jam from Birdskulls

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Birdskulls have been on my radar for some time, having appeared previously in one of the many singles from Art Is Hard. Today the label, and band, announced that they’ll be releasing a brand new self-titled 12″. Musically, the song’s a straight-ahead rocker, almost reminiscent of early 00s pop-punk, though the vocals during the verses seem to carry a bit more indifference. It’s just one of those great jams that packs a bunch of substance and joy into a pummeling little burst of fun; I expect that their new EP will carry much of the same; it drops on March 2nd.

Morby and Waxahatchee Cover Molina

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It’s pretty easy to love both Kevin Morby and Waxahatchee, but even more so when they join forces for a good cause. And even better, they’re covering songs from Jason Molina, such as the tracks below from Magnolia Electric Co. and What Comes After the Blues. All the proceeds from the release will go to MusicCares…an organization that aims to safeguard and aid all music people in the matters of health. Seems a pretty vital thing if you ask me, and some great tunes too!

Hook Laden Lo Fi Pop from Sick Balloons

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San Diego’s Sick Balloons belong to the cult of bands who never stop writing music; they’ve got a bevy of releases, with one more coming this Friday via the good folks over at Bleeding Gold Records. The recording doesn’t have the studio polish, but that lo-fi quality makes the track seem more earnest, more willing to take risks. It’s got a slight feel in the vein of Guided By Voices, especially in the vocal region. Feel free to invest some time in the band’s back catalog, and be sure to grab the new EP when it’s released this Friday.

One Last Loma Tune

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Loma won’t release their debut full length until February 16th, but they’re here to give you one final enticing listen before Sub Pop drops it on the masses. This, for me, is the first song where I truly feel like the worlds of Meiburg and Emily Cross collide; her vocal performance is as solid as anything she’s done on her own, but the layered instrumentation definitely wears the badge of Shearwater. Interestingly, this was the first song the group wrote together, which might explain the presentation, but by no means does that means its disjointed. Enjoy this gem, and get your waller ready!

Jorge Elbrecht Readies Here Lies

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Jorge Elbrecht has featured quite a bit on these pages, though most recently as a solo artist stepping out of the Violens past. But, one listen and you’ll see similar touchstones in the construction of this track; it relies upon heavily pulsing electronics as the central feature to the tune. Jorge’s vocals ride the wave of that pulse, joined throughout by a guest appearance from Tamaryn. I’m really enjoying the way Jorge is crafting these tunes, meaning that Here Lies will probably be a smash in my eyes; it drops on February 28th.

Check the New Tres Oui Tune

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Obviously we’re big Tres Oui fans, and we’ve been fortunate enough to get several spins through their forthcoming LP, Poised to Flourish. Today, the band dropped one of the album’s standout tracks, “Red Wine and Dry Ice.” My favorite bit about this song centers on the track’s chorus; Nate delivers a lightning quick mini-verse, ending with the song’s title. But, just as “dry ice” comes through your speakers your met with a rush of distorted guitars as Nate takes on more of a croon. It’s a special moment, both on the record, and in the band’s live performance. You can pre-order their LP from Shrimper Records right HERE.

Stream New Tune from Doble Pletina

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There’s this tiny little label running over in Barcelona named Discos de Kirlian; I’ve written about the label a few times in the past. Yesterday they just dropped the delightful Canciones de Aventuras de Kirlian compilation and this wonderful Doble Pletina track struck me. Any fan of playful indiepop will not be able to fall head over heels in love with this tune, working with the core line of “un dia gris” (translated to grey day) melodically hopping over synthesized percussion. This song exemplifies the power of pop, able to emotionally pull you in, whether or not there’s a language barrier. Feel free to fall in love to the rest of the compilation HERE.

Habibi Are Coming Back

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Perhaps they never went anywhere, but regardless, Habibi has been silent for the last four years…that is until they dropped this brand new single. The group have finished up their new EP titled Cardamom Garden, and it looks to employ some of the similar touches of their last effort, though they group claims to be visiting the space where Iranian roots mesh with Midwestern pop aesthetics. Interestingly, it definitely seems rooted in the sounds of soulful psychedelia, indicating that perhaps our world is much smaller, musically speaking, than we imagined. Have a listen and be on the lookout for that new EP.

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