Author: nathan.lankford

Johnny Maraca and the Marockers Share Hot Boy

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There’s something great about the simplicity with which Johnny Maraca and the Marockers approach their craft, cranking out a blend of old school rock n’ roll, albeit with a bit of a modern punch-up. You can hear bits of the Dolls or later garage rock acts, though here it’s dealt with such clarity that you’re instantly latched onto the hooks. And boy are there hooks! Even when his delivery is most biting, Johnny has these syllabic hiccups in his delivery that send chills down the spines of pop fans like myself. The new Little Heart record is a celebration of the great history of rock n’ roll; grab you copy on April 25th from K Records.

Roi Turbo Announce Bazooka EP

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As I combed through the missed emails of last week, there was the announcement of a new Roi Turbo EP, which had me dancing in my seat. The McCarthy brothers spin some of the most joyous electronica about, and with the rolling maneuvering of this track, pulsing and shining in all the right spots, you can feel the music take control of your body. These feel like modern disco songs, feeding off our primal inclinations towards rhythmic movement, shaking us with grooves that keep you dancefloor-ready. Their Bazooka EP will encourage you to get a little movement on your own terms; it drops on April 25th via Maison Arts.

Bibi Club Cover Stereolab’s Orgiastic

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I’m of the belief that Bibi Club‘s Feu de Garde was one of last year’s severely overlooked albums, and hopefully with the newly announced deluxe edition, people will revisit it a bit. Today, I’m happy to guide you towards the group’s cover of Stereolab’s “Orgiastic,” which highlights the band’s sharper edge in regards to their pop constructionism. While I love the original version, it can feel heavy at times due to the percussive element and the setting of the vocals in the mix. In contrast, Bibi Club clear out some of the space, letting the voice shine a little more up front, pushing more angular notes, and the rolling electronic elements are removed periodically before a noise blast sets the song completely in motion. Feu de Garde (Les Braises) will be out May 9th via Secret City Records.

Amy Millan Shares Make Way for Waves

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After announcing a new record, Amy Millan is swinging for the fences, and she’s two for two on the singles, in my eyes at least. I found this tune quite stellar, and for once, it had less to do with Amy’s voice (which is still powerful), but more with the creative arrangement that works beneath the song. Sharp beats mix with piano notes and ebbing bits of bass guitar, waiting for the beat to thicken and the chorus to set off. Millan claims the song was pulled from a lost Stars demo, then handed over to songwriting partner Jay McCaroll, culminating in this tune. The hand drawn video was created by artist Gaia Alari, perfectly capturing the calmed nature of this tune. Amy will release I Went to Find You on May 30th.

 

Foamboy Drop Edibles

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If your life doesn’t have enough fun in it on this Monday morning, might we suggest that you try out a little Foamboy? It’s the perfect track to get your body bouncing and your smile creeping up the side of your face. You’ll probably even laugh a little at the lyrical content, as the narrator shares their experience with edibles gone wrong. All of the story gets set to this spinning bit of bouncy pop, where every note has my tapping my toes and swaying from side to side. This is where indiepop sounds start to take a risk and truly get out there, yet never shying away from our need for a little joy, even in our own space. Look for the group’s new Lime, Knife, Time, Hand EP to hit with more pop on April 4th.

Last Week’s Jams (3.17 – 3.21)

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Well, after going pretty nonstop for nearly 20 years, RayRay and I had our first real Spring Break, so we took a few days off…please forgive us! That means that today you’re getting a lot of jams coming your way, new and a week old that I couldn’t ignore! But, even with our time off, Ray and I covered almost 20 new tunes…all but one included in our weekly wrap-up playlist to get your day started. There’s new Buffet Lunch, Mamalarky, Sharp Pins and more. If you want to go back and revisit the “writing,” just scroll through the site, but you’re going to have to try to keep up as the tunes are coming fast and heavy at you today!

Friday Album Streams: Sharp Pins, Exploding Flowers, Cats of Transnistria + More

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It’s a really busy week in the music business, with everyone aflutter over the new album from Japanese Breakfast. But, while that’s stealing the headlines, we’ve got some other recommendations we’d like for you to consider before you venture off into the weekend. We’ve been highlighting several of these releases, most notably the reissue from Sharp Pins, which features some incredible new songs. But don’t worry, as usual, the stuff below is all over the map, so feel free to click and find out what you love the most.

 

Sharp Pins – Radio DDR (K Records/Perennial Death)

Exploding Flowers – Watermelon/Peacock (Meritorio Records)

Cats of Transnistria – IV (Soliti Music)

Private Lives – Salt of the Earth (Feel It Records)

GBMystical Announces Wannabe + Shares Remember

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You’re going to want to head over to your calendar and mark up May 2nd; it’s the day that GBMystical, the project of Terrin Munawet, drops the new Wannabe LP. We get to peek inside the record today with “Remember,” and my earliest sentiment is that it fills the space that Greg Mendez filled up recently, sort of a singer-songwriter that blossoms into full-pop maestro. When you press play below, there is a certain charm and self-awareness that you get from someone like Tony Molina, especially with a line like “I forget all my best ideas.” But, while that’s a pleasant entry to the song, the album’s sonic morphs come to fruition as this tune opens up into a bright bit of California style pop; it kind of feels like he’s channeling the Dead, yet maximizing melodic warmth like later Woods records do. This song sets the stage for an album that moves in and out of like-minded styles, rewarding in different ways each step you go. Expect this to sell out over and over again; Wannabe drops May 2nd, via Bee Side Cassettes.

Big Mess Cover Kirsty MacColl’s Terry + Prep New EP

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You might not be super familiar with Kirsty MacColl’s 80s hit “Terry,” but once you get a listen to this Big Mess cover version, you’re going to rush right over to compare it with the original. Both songs are filled with a bit of a saccharine nod, but only the Danish outfit can ramp it up properly, turning the song into a swooning power-pop hit deluxe! They drop in extra guitar-mony hooks and crank the speed to maximum velocity, which often times makes this version feel like Martha at their best! This song appears on the new Terry EP, which will be out with the band on their April UK tour, courtesy of Specialist Subject Records.

Mythical Motors Share Car Rainbow Record

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You’re looking out your window, seeing Spring bloom before your eyes…or at least that’s what we’re seeing in our neck of the woods…and to go perfectly, you need a great song, like this new Mythical Motors jam. After a twinkling guitar intro, the song drops into this brilliant brand of jangling pop and deliciously warming melodies. The softened tones of Matthew Addison’s voice this go round are reminiscent of the work Glenn Donaldson’s been doing in Reds Pinks and Purples, though I’ll admit, Addison has more of bounce to this jam. It’s quick and sunny, and worthy of repeat, all things that point towards the future success of Travelogues and Movie Stills, which hits on April 18th.

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