Author: nathan.lankford

Alasdair Roberts Offers Playful Folk

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In a few weeks Alasdair Roberts will bring us his new album, Pangs, and today he’s bringing out his most playful bit of folk. The song opens with such a lighthearted mood that you might be surprised when it settles for a more traditional feeling during the song’s chorus. It’s this sort of songwriting that’s elevated Alasdair, building his own sound on the back of folk traditions, while pushing it in a new direction. I love the slight warble in his voice, which could perhaps be owed to his Scottish accent, but just listen to the way lyrics roll off his tongue in the song’s latter half and you’ll be just as appreciative. Pick up the new record on February 24th via Drag City.

Brand New Alex Chilltown Tune

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Are you looking for a brooding bit of dream pop today? If so, then this new Alex Chilltown track is going to do your ears some justice. It’s almost five minutes of spaced pop music, moving slowly with a really deep bass line that gives ample room for twinkling guitar chords and synth notes to shine. I love how the song references indiepop in its structure, but holds back on the obvious emotional appeal by drawing the notes out; it’s like listening to a happy version of Joy Division. The group have just signed on to Witchgirl Recordingto release their new EP, Eaten Up By Nothing, which will come out on February 24th.

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New Music from Acting Strange

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Lately I’ve been looking backa lot to find musical solace in my life, and when I came across this new tune from Acting Strange, I was really excited, as the song not only looks back on the innocence of early Beatles, it also makes a nod to early 70s glam. It’s a feel-good, straight-ahead jam that exhibits a wonderful control of pop structures, keeping things simple in order to maximize the appeal for listeners. The group will release Talk Talk Talk on March 31st via In Black Records, so it should be chock-full of catchy numbers you’ll want to hear again and again.

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Casual Pop from Rainbrother

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Those of you who revel in the execution of relaxed pop music will find that the tunes from Rainbrother fit perfectly into your life. Bjarke Bendtsen might be familiar for his role in The Migrant, but he’s looking to further expand his sound with this new project…he’s doing it quite well. There’s a nice nostalgic look back in both the lyrics, as well as musically, as I canhear elements of what Midlake so fascinating awhile ago. There’s even a bit of a jam lurking in the song’s latter half. Should make for good listening, so check out Tales from the Drought, which just got released by General Bird.

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Fazerdaze Signs with Flying Nun Records

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Flying Nun Records continues their run of really great female-fronted guitar pop this year by signing Fazerdaze for the release of her debut Morningside. Honestly, this might be the best thing they’ve got on the books this year (that includes new music from The Bats and The Courtneys). This single coming with the announcement has a rather dreamy quality to it, especially in the way that there’s a coat on the vocals. But, in the music, you can hear the guitar being strummed way up in the mix, which adds a great balance to the track. This definitely sounds like something we’ll all agree is great…look for it on May 5th, just in time to help craft a great summer playlist.

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New Mystics Is Josh from Other Lives

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Other Lives and I go way back, so far that I remember when the band went by a different name. But, I’m proud of these guys, and proud to bring you this new tune from Josh Onstott, one of the core members of the act; he’s got a new project titled New Mystics, and this is the first I’ve heard from him. It has a broad swinging indie connotation, built on huge pop sensibility and a pounding piano rhythm. Onstott’s voice soars with deep tones, matching the crashing percussion before backing vocals join in; I love the way the notes rise ever so slightly too during the chorus. Glad to see Josh get some of the limelight here…I look forward to hearing more.

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Stream the Business of Dreams Debut LP

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I raved about Terry Malts last year, and this year I’m going to praise one of their other projects, Business of Dreams. I’ve talked about the Corey Cunningham’s side gig before, and while I expected a certain level of greatness, I wanted to be sure you were aware too! It’s nine tracks of great indiepop, some of it dreamy and some of it more upbeat, like my personal favorite “Joyride.” Now that I think of it, “Turning Away” might be another favorite. Well, who am I kidding, I love it all. Take some time out of your day to indulge yourself in these pop delights. Buy it from Parked in Hell.

Premiere: Moor Hound Preps Green EP

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On February 14th, many around these parts will be celebrating Valentines Day, which is all well and good, but more importantly, it’s the release date of Moor Hound‘s Green EP. On this track, as well as several others from the release, you have a stripped down affair of guitar and voice, mostly involving the concept of love, and love lost. Steve Marino is clearly working his way through something, with little baubles of memory such as the “taste of smoke on your lips,” though he admits to his former love that’s it’s “hard to see you around.” Surely you’ve been there, and in if so, you’ll connect immediately. If not, well, Marino’s heartfelt tunes are ballads for the every person, stripped to simplicity for repeated enjoyment. Have a taste below, and be sure to grab the EP from Darling Records.

Give a Listen to Presentable Corpse

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My first experience listening to the music of Jorge Elbrecht came way back in the early 00s when I was fortunate enough to discover Lansing-Dreiden through some friends that were way cooler than me. It led me to Violens, his next project, but I think perhaps the best work he’s done to date is coming via this Presentable Corpse track. It takes the best of all his work, somehow managing to get it all together into one atmospheric pop journey. I don’t think there are words for such a track, so I’ll just let it speak for itself. If you’re inclined, it’s being released on a super limited basis via Grey Market, the newest LA label.

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