Author: nicole.baumann

Stunner From Big Thief

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It’s no surprise that Brooklyn’s Big Thief keep rolling out the hits as they approach the release of their sophomore album. The group has been hard at work making a name for themselves and when they release singles like “Shark Smile,” you can’t help but fall for them. This track is as devastating as it is gorgeous–Adrianne Lenker’s smoky vocals and the dark lyrics pack a heavy one-two emotive punch. The song lingers in this simmering swirl of folk rock with piercing electric guitar that throws a little snarl in there. Take a listen below.

Capacitywill be out June 9 via Saddle Creek Records. Pre-order it here.

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Siberian Traps Give You 80s Rock With A Modern Spin

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Siberian Traps, a four piece located in Fort Worth, have just released a new single called “Outtasight,” which deserves your attention. The guitar work and synth presence early on calls back to 80s rock, but the vocals and the later riffs allude more to the indie rock of today. The vocals are layered and high in the mix, doubling up on the intensity of the guitar/synth combo. Truly a building track, you’ll want to stick around or the end of this one for the full jam.

This track is a single from the band’s upcoming release, Indicator, which will be out June 9– look out for that.

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Digging This New Thunder Dreamer Tune

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I shared a tune from Indiana’s Thunder Dreamer a little while ago, so it’s only natural that since the band has put out another solid single that I share this one as well. “Living Like The Rest” is a very Shins-esque track, with dream rock climax to boot. I like the americana- bounce in the piano parts, as well as the shimmery production over the whole track. The guitars have a distinct twang to them, but also soar through the mix. Check it out below and look out for Capture from the band out May 26 via 6131 Records.

 

Killer Track From CYMBALS

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In the usual melange of trolling for tracks, it’s rare that you click play on a new song and know instantly that you’ve found a real gem. “Decay,”from CYMBALS, is the perfect blend of shoe gaze and dance pop– think Slowdive meets The Radio Dept with a splash of The XX thrown in there. You get the building percussion throughout, but also some string work threaded in, as well as the omnipresent effervescent synths that spiral and transform kaleidoscopically. Plus you get some twangy and distant guitar to put the icing on the cake. Simply put, this track is at once beautiful and danceable and makes me beyond excited to hear what CYMBALS have in store for us on their upcoming record, Light In Your Mind, which will be out August 25th via Tough Love Records. Pre-order it here.

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Trevor Sensor Announces Debut LP, Shares New Track

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If you’ve been following along with the success of young Trevor Sensor, you’ll know that he’s signed to Jagjaguwar and has been getting some much deserved attention. It pleases me to announce that with this signing he’s also just announced his debut album,Andy Warhol’s Dream,and shared a new single/video. “High Beams” is below, which features Sensor and his signature scraggily pipes touting his guitar in front of various landscape shots with some backup dancers doing their thing. It’s a silly concept for a great track, and I’m digging the fast pace of this song and americana bounce to the piano. Take a listen.

Andy Warhol’s Dreamwill be out June 16th via Jagjaguwar.

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever Share New Video

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Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever are steadily becoming one of my favorite bands, so it’s only natural that I share with you their new video for “Sick Bug” off their recently releasedFrench PressEP. I love the way this track rambles along quickly with the endless guitar riffs and the vibrant vocals. Much like the rest of the songs from RBCF, it’s a solid jam that you should turn up loud to get through the rest of your Friday.

 

Bright Indie Rock From Grumpus

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What starts as a calm folksy indie rock ditty amps up intensely as Grumpus leaps full on into the track. This song appeals to your radio indie rock sensibilities and the quick tongued lyrics and finite instrumental sounds go great with both the quiet side of the track as well as the harder, climactic ending. The vibrant guitar riff that underscores the beginning of the song converts well to the grittier transformation. Take a listen and then take another listen; “Passepartout” is only two minutes and forty three seconds, but you’ll be spending some time with this one.

 

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A Day Late To The Party: Hear A New Track From Kevin Morby

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This track came out yesterday as a part of the ‘Our First 100 Days,’ which did a solid job at getting a ton of great artists to record songs for charity. Yesterday’s track came from ATH fave Kevin Morby and it was too good to pass up without sharing it with the internets. The song is called “Bag of Rats” and it’s classic Kevin Morby with the bluesy rock undertones and Morby’s songwriting at the forefront of the tune, the punchline of the chorus his declaration that he’s “a bag of rats,” which frankly, feels a bit relatable. Take a listen below.

You should throw some money over here to good causes and own all these tracks as part of a limited release. I mean, how else are we going to make it past 100 days?

Quiet Tune From Angelo De Augustine

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Big news for LA’s Angelo De Augustine— he’s just signed to Asthmatic Kitty Records and released his first 7″. “Truly Gone” is exactly the kind of music you would expect to be on Sufjan Stevens’ record label. It’s a soft and delicate number, with whispery vocals that flow through the song like trees swaying in a gentle breeze. I’m reminded a bit of Elliott Smith here in the simplistic, yet moving, quality in the guitar and vocal combination. Check out Angelo De Augustine and add a little serenity to the afternoon.

You can pick up this limited edition 7″ here, and then look out for a full length coming this summer.

 

Alt Rock From Imaad Wasif

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Imaad Wasif has just announced his third LP and with it shared a new single from said release. “Far East” is a different slice of alt rock, combining various styles like psych, shoegaze, and goth rock to combine for three and a half minutes of solid music. The vocals are high pitched, juxtaposing nicely with the growling guitars and complimenting the twee synths. This track is the first single off of Dzi, which is Wasif’s upcoming release and his first full length in six years. It seems like from this track, we can expect an expansive and experimental album– listen out for more from Imaad Wasif.

Dziwill be out June 16th via Grey Market.

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