Author: nathan.lankford

Pleased to Meet You: Inner Magic

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If you mention a blend of krautrock and Felt as your influences, that is definitely going to get my attention, which is what came our way with the PR from Inner Magic. Sure, former members of Chromatics and Smashing Pumpkins should have caught my attention, but the above line was what sold me…that and this cascading bit of pop music. This lead single is a big striking guitar pop song, sort of sedate in its presentation, though I prefer to think of it as more meditative. The vocal glow gets the added bonus of accompaniment from Ruth Radelet (also of Chromatics), so they’re clearly not shying away from the delights of harmony. Plus, if you go to the bandcamp page HERE, you can also grab a B-Side where the duo cover a bit of Spacemen 3, so clearly they’re checking off all the boxes on my tastes.

Endearments Share Marianne Single

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As they near the release of their debut album, Endearments completely have my attention, especially on this new single. It kicks off with this popping bass line, then a wave synths washes over it as the vocals carefully serenade us. Then the guitars jump right in and the track rockets into the perfect blend of softened pop notes and dreamy guitar textures; their fixation on melody makes every inch of the tune a listener’s treat, even when both vocalists combine for a grittier presentation. I feel like this track is going to get a lot of plays on my end of things for the next couple of weeks, and maybe that’ll lead me or you to pick up An Always Open Door, which arrives on March 6th via Trash Casual.

Cola Announce Cost of Living Adjustment

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There’s never a bad day when Tim Darcy and Cola drop a new track. What I am interested in is the impact of trip-hop drumming sneaking into modern indie rock; it’s definitely something that seems pervasive in the rock scene, and honestly, I’m not mad at it. The big draw, however, is the familiarity of Darcy himself, who has had such a distinctive delivery that seems to change with the times; it feels more melodic on this venture, which seemed to really take flight as his last project came to an end. Cost of Living Adjustment is the name of the new LP, and it drops on May 8th via Fire Talk Records.

Allapartus Share Long Con

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Not sure if it’s nostalgia or the fact that I’ve been jamming that new Joyce Manor LP so much lately, but my love for good pop punk has definitely been swinging in full of late. That’s where I picked up on this new track from Allapartus, which captured me instantly, using all the tricks of the genre to make me a big sucker for the tune. I love how it opens with a swirl of angsty noise, only to pull it away in the first verse to allow for the song to seduce with the brevity of its pop moments. Once they hit the chorus, the whole song unleashes all that pent up energy, soaring into anthemic heights with a call to take back the world from those that seek to exploit it…doesn’t get more punk than that!

The Leaf Library Share Catch Up Isobel Single

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We’ve been actively following The Leaf Library since their early days on WIAIWYA, but I’ll admit to being completely taken aback by the strength of their new batch of tunes. “Catch Up, Isobel” follows “The Reader’s Lamp” with another single that straddles the realms of indiepop with more modern explorative touches. Around the 1:15 mark, the group take that jaunt into more of a jam, letting the guitars and synthetic textures take the lead and release a little bit of that tension. They tightly roll it back into a dreamy brand of pop that celebrates the crest of melody we all love; you better believe that After the Rain, Strange Seeds, is going to be a delight when it drops on March 20th via Fika Recordings.

Jon Hood Shares Loud and Clear

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Imagine a world where bands like Dry Cleaning and Dummy intermingled. This is a land that fuses explorative electronics with the breakdown of modern post-punk, and that is the land where you’ll find Switzerland’s Jon Hood. There are elements of the vocals that feel like faint whispers, all of it kind of crafted as if it was a sample pushing from beneath the bubbling pulse of the rhythm section; there are certain moments that overlap too, reminiscent of the glorious days of Broadcast and Life Without Buildings. There’s just so many things to adore about this track, but most of all, it has me salivating at what’s in store when they drop Pieces of Reality!

A Place to Bury Strangers Announce Rare and Deadly

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Naming your rarities album Rare and Deadly sort of puts everyone on notice of both your power and your bravado, and for A Place to Bury Strangers, that’s probably deserved. They’ve spent nearly two decades delivering punishing noise rock that blends elements of psychedelia, experimental and electronica all into one madhouse; it’s made their sound abrasive and challenging, yet ultimately rewarding. Just jump into this new tune that comes with the announcement, with the noise clawing at your speakers while a quickened rhythm gives birth beneath the surface. The vocals almost seem secondary at times, more like a seance held over the noise, putting the group’s ability to incorporate various textures on display. This compilation LP will be out on April 3rd via Dedstrange!

MonThruSon Share Help Us All

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There are some songs that feel like home, which is why I keep playing the new track from MonThruSon, despite some of its religious/spiritual mentions. What I hear is the entirety of the world looking to the heavens and seeking answers, as we’re all constantly in a state of asking “what the fuck is happening?” Hans Bos (also of Soft Parade) has crafted this sort of broad ballad to ask for help on our behalf; he’s seeking knowledge and equality, and doing it with this incredibly bold vocal that works in tandem with the marching of the drum and blossoming arrangement. Felt like the perfect way to start our day!

La Securite Announce Bingo LP

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About 24 hours late to the game here, but I definitely wanted to make sure that this new La Securite jam made it out with our support. This is probably the most on-brand version of post-punk for me, as it features really sharp knife cuts from the guitar lines, all of it bending and jittering around the growl of the bass; I love that heavy growl sound as it flirts with the darker side of the genre whilst the guitars adhere to the more danceable elements. And, illustrating their playfulness, just listen to the syllabic breakdowns throughout, as the song seeks to keep you off-balance and totally in awe of their craft. Their new album Bingo will be out this summer via Bella Union.

Traitrs Drop Dream Drowning

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As we get to hear more from the forthcoming Traitrs record, I’m increasingly impressed by their adherence to old school post-punk vibes, moving from the infectious into the cavernous and back. A warbling guitar note in the night opens the tune up; it’s distant and lonesome, exploring the space before a thunderous drum works its way into the picture. Even still, there’s a bit of distance in the vocals too, up until about the 1:25 mark where the synths wash in and the song moves into its sugary moments, albeit coated in macabre lyrical content. Their album Possessor will be delivered to the masses on March 13th, and will certainly captivate with its blend of exploratory post-punk sounds.

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