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Sharp Pins Share Storma Lee Video

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The expanded version of Radio DDR will be out this March, but every new little Sharp Pins snippet we get to hear, like “Storma Lee” just makes me feel embarrassed how infinitely cool this kid is. I don’t mean that in a belittling sense, but there’s this wiseness and awareness that I can’t imagine possessing at his age, and his music is beginning to show the depths of that knowledge. Slater calls this a “zombie beach boy daydream terror,” though I can see it as a less erratic Guided by Voices; it has this slight polish, just on the cusp of being overdone or disappearing altogether. There’s a dedication to a sort of lo-fidelity taste, and the warbles add to that texture, but slight little changes like the plot twist at 1:48 illustrate the stunning craftsmanship in all these songs. Just another phenomenal taste of what’s to come: Radio DDR is out March 21st via K Records/Perennial.

Tag Dag Shares Flyover State Single

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There’s a new project coming out of Melbourne that I just couldn’t wait to share with you: Tag Dag. While the tune below is filled with ripping guitar licks and feedback, the project is mostly offered up as a bedroom recording, so you can hear a certain level of sincerity coursing through its center. The vocals, for their part, carry that weight, taking on a subtle softness that perhaps reveals a softened melodic push that Tag Dag want to bring to their sound. It’s a nice little balance, with walls of noise heavily dancing around that beautiful core. Plus, there’s some added “whoa, whoas,” and that never hurts anyone.

Shermy Prep Friends 2020

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For the next four years we’ll all be harping on the continuous shit show we’re stuck in, so we’ll turn to our music for promise, for hope. When I played this new Shermy track, there’s this blossoming buoyancy to it that I naturally loved; it feels like I’m bounding down the streets with my arms interlocked with my closest friends. Maybe that’s where the title of the forthcoming Friends 2020 LP comes from, as the joy of these light jangles is sure to draw you and your friends closer, tossing down some sort of group jig at your next dinner party. Thanks to Shermy for the glimmer of sun; this new LP will hit on February 14th via Lost Sound Tapes.

Jake Nicoll Shares Galloping Horses

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If you haven’t heard of Jake Nicoll, the odds are, you’ve likely heard some of the band’s he’s played in on our site, like Steve Lambke and Burning Hell. But, for today, let’s focus on Jake and his forthcoming On Hold EP, which drops this Friday. He’s sent us one a new single, having already released Pumpkin Baby, but this one is my personal favorite. I love the synthetic nature of the track, with this sparkling synth line that glistens in the forefront while the vocals beckon from the center of the tune. While I can’t quite put my finger on it, there’s this mystical familiarity to Nicoll’s voice, and every time it comes in, I feel further mesmerized; it doesn’t hurt that there’s a nice textural layer from Pamela Mackenzie. You’ll be able to hear the whole of Jake’s new On Hold EP this Friday!

Esther Rose Prepares Want LP

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Being an Austin-based site, we tend to run into a lot of country records or folk adjacent, and while we honestly don’t mind that, these are a dime-a-dozen, which is why I’m really enjoying this new Esther Rose track. There’s this silliness to the song, like Rose knows she’s playing within the confines of expectations, but she’s going to keep pushing it a little beyond our expectations. For instance, there’s this noisy element in the pseudo-chorus that branches into dream pop territory. It’s a freeing performance, allowing Esther to kind of take ownership and make her own sound from within, and to be honest, this song feels like she’s having a hell of a time doing it…and that’s enough to keep me interested. Want is out May 2nd via New West Records.

Lola Tried Drop Degrader

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We’ve always been big fans of Austin’s Lola Tried; they’ve played our annual SXSW party before…and they only just seem to be taking hold of their powers. This fresh single that dropped the other afternoon illustrates just how much singe Lauren has grown; she manages to deliver this harsh vocal curl that fits in naturally alongside the powerful burst of the band. But, growth doesn’t mean moving away from your bread-and-butter, as the chorus has the perfect soaring melodic hook. Despite the hook, the lyrical content has Burton taking emotional ownership back for those that she felt like didn’t have a voice at the time of the writing. Just imagine the joyousness of Cherry Glazer with less fucks to give and you’ve got this new Lola Tried single.

Jad Fair and Samuel Locke Ward Announce Pure Candy

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For all the trends and all the subreddits, it’s always gratifying to know that there are artists like Jad Fair and Samuel Locke Ward who seem to revel in the simplicity of the songwriting milieu. Today we come to you with news that the two will join forces for Pure Candy, their third collaborative LP. Our first sneak peek is a recipe of sorts; it’s a concoction for the perfect person, seemingly, all of it worked over sliding guitar licks and bubbling bass grooves. There’s this little tonal shift that occurs after each verse, hitting right after the words momentarily cease; it’s dug itself right into my ear canals and I’m hoping its made itself a home. Claus Frohlich created the video using some of Jad Fair’s drawings, continuing the uniqueness of the project. Pure Candy will be out on March 7th via Shrimper and Stationary Heart!

Car Day Shares About That

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You know I love a joyous little synthpop number if it’s dropping in my inbox from Sweden, like the latest from Car Day. This one immediately reminded me of our friends in Letting Up Despite Great Faults; it carries that same balance between soft pillow talk and aggressive dance groove. I think the soaring of the notes wins out on this one, letting the melody kind of carry the track to the edges, waiting as the synth stabs allow themselves to add the slightest little exclamation mark. It’s a nice little weekend palate cleanser, setting you for a week of great new tunes!

Last Week’s Jams (1.27 – 1.31)

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Well, the year’s fully in swing, as evidenced by the ridiculous amount of music we got to listen to, though we only managed to write about a mere 25+ tracks and albums. I’ll cop to the fact that the end of the week was the highlight, hitting with a new Lone Striker single on the same day we got The Laughing Chimes album out there. Buffet Lunch continued to flex their musicianship, while the Rishis offered a brand single from their next LP. New Tunde Adebimpe and La Securite had us on the trends, but in the end, I was just glad to hear new stuff from our friends in Seasonal Falls. What will be your favorite jam of last week?

Friday Album Streams: Gus Baldwin, Pink Chameleons, and More

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The year is in full swing, and there are tons of great albums already hitting the streets, so wanted to throw my weight behind a few great releases. We’re all over the world today, with one of my favorite Austin artists, Gus Baldwin and the Sketch, getting their new LP out there. Then we bounce over to Finland with our friends Soliti releasing a new Pink Chameleons album. Jump over to Australia with Shrapnel then come home to NYC with Rosa Bordallo. Got those streams below for you.

Gus Baldwin and the Sketch – The Sketch (Permanent Teeth Records)

Rosa Bordallo – Isidiro (Self-Released)

Shrapnel – Sedan Crater (Tenth Court)

Pink Chameleons – Harmony (Soliti)

The Laughing Chimes – Whispers in the Speech Machine (Slumberland)

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