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SCHOOL Share Gardener Visualizer

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We’ve been jamming out to SCHOOL for a bit over here at ATH, and their debut album is on the books for a Fall release, so seems perfectly fitting that they’d have a brand new track ready for us. This go round, they’re bringing out a steadied bit of guitar pop, mostly working with the emotional appeal of the vocals and the guitars, as those are the driving force of the tune. You’ll hear some little drum hits nipping at the mix, but for the most part the softened churn of the vocals atop an angularly running guitar gives enough movement to make the track and its accompanying video work perfectly. Look for I Think My Life Has Been Ok to hit this September via Geographie.

A Place to Bury Strangers Split with the Serfs

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Two of my favorite acts of the last few years have gotten together to drop some rad new tunes our way, offering up a new split for Dedstrange. On one hand, you get the driving psychedelic plunge of A Place to Bury Strangers; it’s a driving rhythmic pulse that just keeps going, shooting straight while the vocals echo through the cavernous song structure. The Serfs, on the other hand, take “Time Leaks Away” jam and give it a little dub flex, stretching it out to this sexy little groove that fills the space with these little sampled horns and snappy rhythmic sway. You can stream it below.

Obligatory Stereolab Song

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I’m sure that they’re out there, but I can’t really think of anyone I know that dislikes Stereolab, and as we get more listens to the forthcoming Instant Hologram on Metal Film, I can’t think of a better sound that fits this stage in my life. There’s a bubbling undercurrent of pop, which we all know is a staple of their sound. But, the calmed base is what really does it for me these days; you get to kind of sit and absorb, basking in the group’s craft, which even gets a little uptick that kicks in around the 3 minute mark. They continue to impress with every step into the future they take. The new LP is out on May 23rd via Duophonic UHF Disks/Warp Records.

Premiere: Son of Buzzi Drops Heimweg, Mondlicht am Strassenrand

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When music becomes more of a commodity, offering instant gratification, it loses a bit of its soul (yes, I know I’m also part of that cycle!), thus we need artists like Son of Buzzi who are willing to dig deep into the nature of songwriting and craft, purely for artistic purposes. Sebastian Bischoff’s project encompasses the ornate side of guitar history, bending and overlapping strings, then letting them melt into one another, embracing the “marriage of the impressionistic with the concrete.” The song below has these little trickles of beauty, caressing the ears with these vibrant little twists and turns, and then, even for a brief moment, the song seems to take off, grabbing pace for just a few seconds, expertly portraying the up and down movement of our lives. If you’re searching for depth in your listening experience today, click play below, then be sure to Ein Hase, Ein Phonix, Ein Schwan from Shrimper Records before the May 16th release date.

Far Caspian Return with Autofiction

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I distinctly remember popping into Sidebar at SXSW a few years ago, telling my wife that we had to catch the set from Far Caspian, as I was really in love with their jams. We went home superfans, and so today is welcome news, with the project announcing Autofiction, their new LP. This brand spanking new single perfectly captures what I love about the band, sort of buzzing with this lo-fidelity spirit, yet brimming with this vibrant pop sensation you don’t get too often nowadays. Honestly, this feels like the best song that Radio Dept. never wrote, and I say that with the utmost adoration for both groups! This new LP will hit on July 25th Tiny Library Records.

Another Fresh Emily Hines Track

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Back in February, we brought you news that the legendary folks over at Keeled Scales had picked up Emily Hines for their roster, and today we get to present you with a fresh taste of her forthcoming These Days LP (perhaps an ode to Jackson Browne). It’s really hard for me to decipher what I love most about this tune, as there’s so much to appreciate, despite being fairly bare-bones in its presentation. Hines’ delicate vocals are certainly a draw for me, as there’s this odd little whisper effect on some of the notes that’s chilling in the best sense. But, there’s also these perfect arrangement additions that are captivating; you’ll hear this warped ambiance swelling beneath the surface, and the drum work has the precise pacing this song needs. Be sure to grab the new album before its August 1st release date.

Sugar for the Pill Give Luv

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Grecian dreampop outfit Sugar for the Pill have been getting a lot of play on our side of things, and with another single dropping, we just wanted to make sure the act popped up on your radar. For branding purposes, they operate on the softer side of things, creating an ambient bend that hangs like a stage backdrop, omnipresent but pulled aside occasionally to let you peek at the little nuances. This allows the vocals to operate almost like dreamy shooting stars, sort of shooting across the front of the mix, twinkling as the notes land in your ear. A couple of singles have dropped this year, so fingers crossed for a new LP!

New Track from Charlie Bishop

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Admittedly, I don’t know too much about Charlie Bishop, though I was quickly immersed in his world when I pressed play on his latest single. The opening notes put Bishop’s sincerity on full display, with his voice sounding so brittle that it could break right before you. But, what began as an intimate affair begins to open up just a little bit, unleashing full arrangements that take the song to soaring heights. Coursing through his new Far Away record, there’s this fragility that just holds your ear, and like the single below, you can’t manage to get away, which symbolizes a great success in my book!

The Beths Return with Metal

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The Beth‘s have been mostly silent since their deluxe reissue of Expert in a Dying Field. But, they’re about to set off on a huge North American tour, and what better way to kick off the excitement than by dropping a brand new single? Today they bring you, “Metal,” returning with this perfect brightness for Springtime, marching through with this steady snare roll and light-hearted jangling on the guitar, allowing Elizabeth Stokes to weave her vocal magic. It’s definitely a pop focused tune, playing into the band’s lighter side, perhaps hinting at what we can expect on their next album. Speaking of a new album, today’s new jam comes with the announcement of the band’s signing to Anti Records too!

Century of Ecstasy Redo Black Hole

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You might have heard a bit of “Black Hole” if you checked out the 2020 EP, The Depth, from Swedish project Century of Ecstasy, but if you didn’t, you’re in luck as Joakim Persson has opted to go back and put some proper finishing touches on the tune. Ultimately, the tune has turned into this mellowed bit of psychedelic pop music, sort of wiggling its way in and out of your consciousness. It all rides on this meandering guitar line, carefully snaking its way in and out the empty space in the tune, letting Persson’s vocals sort of crest and ride on the top of the mix. It’s a nice little slice of sweetness to carry you on your way today.

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