Author: nathan.lankford

Sports Team Share Maybe When We’re 30

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There’s a lot of wind blowing overseas with Sports Team on the wings, and I’ll admit, I’m always interested in what the press adore over there, and how it resonates in the States. With this lot, it’s fully hit or miss, but this new single is definitely a hit, and perhaps it’s because it does sound wholly British in its presentation, though the latter half of this tune does move into that territory of every day indie rock. The entirety of the tune operates on this sort of steadied bounce, kicking through a matched vocal performance that seems to walk you through their contemplations on our investment in social media. Kind of feels lie a [better] British answer to Arcade Fire, with commentary and pop and art bred as one. Boys These Days will be out on May23rd via Distiller/Antenna Records.

Earth Moon Transit Share Faking It Not Making It Title Track

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This coming May, Norwegian outfit Earth Moon Transit will release their latest opus, Faking It, Not Making It, and today, I wanted to drop a line so you’d be equally as encouraged by what they’re building. Honestly, they’ve got a very difficult sound to pigeonhole; it feels like something that would come out of the Pacific Northwest in the early 00s, though there’s also this mathematic vibe in the structural nature, like this weird meld between Modest Mouse and Pinback…and just as you settle into the groove beneath, the track erupts into an all out rocker, only to come to an abrupt close. Just crank it up real high; they release the new LP on May 2nd.

Pynch Take You to the Supermarket

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We’re almost to the weekend, and we’ve got to get over the hump with something infectious and fun, like the brand new single from Pynch. While it’s easy to hear the group as another lot jumping into the fray of traditional rock, they incorporate this natural sense of playfulness that gets the tune to the outskirts of the genre. Not sure which I adore more: the huge melodic hook that operates as the song’s core or the rhythmic bounce that keeps the liveliness in there. But, I do know I can’t stop pressing play, as this rips through and gives me a joyousness that I hope will kick start your day with a big grin.

Snoozer Drop New AA Single

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When I first clicked play on this new AA Single from Snoozer, I instantly heard this allegiance to the college rock of old in their Arthur cover; it’s the sort that made folks like Malkmus famous. I was hooked, I was bobbing the head, tapping my toes, happy in my listening session. Then the unexpected hit and the song erupted into something altogether refreshing, at least in this presentation. Dreamier notes twists and crashed down, and while that’s not altogether new, I haven’t heard a ton of folks pairing it with a slacker rock disposition. Noisiness and nerds all in one? I’m totally in. And then, they completely change directions on the other side of the single, so you’ll have to listen through to hear the changes.

Darci Phenix Shares Truth and Clear Water Video

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There are two ways to indulge in the below video, but rest assured, this new track from Darci Phenix is not to be overlooked. You can take a breath, relish in the craft of Darci’s sister, Sarah…or fast forward past the 1st minute to where the tune begins. Musically, the song carries you on this folk voyage, moving from these intricately picked strings and softened vocal notes. But, the tune begins to build, unfolding and stacking sounds to where the song begins to swell before your ears. Over and over, the song rises, only to recede and calmly close with a gentle nature; this tune appears on here new album, Sable, out on March 6th via Get Loud Recordings.

Double Wish Drop Seatbelt Single

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I love how we’ve seen so many acts revisiting tricks of the trip-hop trade, or even just incorporating house music into their brand of pop…it’s made for some interesting vibes, like this new Double Wish single. This new track from their Deeper Ecstasy EP has this sway to it, something akin to the haze atop the ocean waters in their home state of California. That’s where the you get the sunshine of the tune, but beneath it, there’s some heavily tripped out beats, slowing the track into this almost ethereal vapor that weaves its way into your brain. If these vibes are what you’re looking for, then be sure to check out the rest of this EP when it drops on Friday.

Pachyman Announces Another Place

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It always amazes me that for all the risks and adjacent vibes that course through Pachyman‘s sound that he doesn’t get loads of love from the indie rock cognoscenti. With the announcement of a new record, pushing his sound further into textural dub, he’s got this bumping new single, burrowing into your soul with its repetitive nature. And yet, you never tire, as the song’s builds and spins, ultimately feeling like a collection of break-beats from your favorite old school hip-hop DJ. And that’s the thing with his work, as it stretches here and there, and yet always feels like something magical and close to his core. Looking forward to Another Place; it drops on May 23 via ATO Records.

An ATH vs SOTO Party Playlist

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As we hope you know, we’ve been throwing an annual Austin SXSW party, highlighting bands with new work out that we’ve adored; we always throw this show with our friends at 101X Homegrown/Side One Track One. Well, since the show is less about us, and more about the music, we’ve created an easy playlist to sample some of the new work by all the artists that are giving up their free time to be part of this yearly celebration.

The show itself happens on March 9th over at Hotel Vegas/Volstead. It’s absolutely FREE. No RSVP necessary. 21+ is the rule. Sample the music below. And, if you’re into FB, we have an event page here, just to help you remind yourself of the good times coming your way; it’s HERE.

Soot Sprite Share All My Friends Are Depressed

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Overseas, there’s lots of buzz about Soot Sprite, and while they might have their own issues, their new single seems fitting for the majority of Americans that are currently burdened by stress and fear. The song doesn’t offer up the perfect solution, other than to “change what you can” as you move through life. I guess at a certain point you can let go of what you can’t change and work on the small things around you, like cranking up this tune at just the right time to let it rattle your speakers. They seduce you with a subtle bit of pop rock, subdued in its presentation before erupting with this great force that gives you the courage to step out into the world and kick some ass. Their debut LP, Wield Your Hope Like a Weapon will be out on May 16th via Specialist Subject Records.

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