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She’s Green Share Mettle Video

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After sitting quietly for a few years, She’s Green have been on a roll the last year, releasing Chrysalis EP, and now a brand new track readied for the masses. Opening with a delicately ringing guitar, Zofia Smith haunts the front of the mix with this ghostly melody; then, discordant riffs echo and the song blasts through your speakers, a tsunami of noise shaking the walls. Despite echoes of noise that pervade the song’s background, Smith’s voice is like a sugary tractor beam, pulling you into the center of the song with this striking melody you won’t want to ignore. They’ve got a huge slate of shows throughout the Spring, so keep your eyes peeled as they come to a city near you!

Comedy Share Hate Machine + New 7″

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If you were checking on the Melbourne seem, as we’re wont to do, then you likely caught Comedy‘s latest “LA Perfume,” which is the A-side to their new 7″. Today, they unleash the B-side, and man, this is definitely a case of the B-Side was better (not that the A-side is bad!). “Hate Machine” swings in with this proto-punk bravado, every bit sounding like the ghost of Television; I love the way the vocals switch into a more pop-oriented glam note too, letting the tune keep some swagger while sucking you deep within. If you’re nostalgic for old school punk, but love the modern twist, crank this one up! Grab the 7″ HERE.

Rural France Announce Sloths

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There are two things that are certain in life: death and pop hits from Meritorio Records. Today, along with a new LP from Fort Not, they’ve announced that there’s a new Rural France LP in the works, with the delicious single hanging below. This is a snappy number from the UK outfit, entering on the back of some cymbal crashes as the vocals and guitars attempt to match the hook of the rhythm section. Those vocals have a bit of swagger to them, albeit in a fashion that seems a touch playful, matching the group’s penchant for huge pop licks. I can imagine the chorus erupting in the live setting; you can almost envision them all stepping to the mic in synchronized fashion as the audience screams along. Look for Sloths this May via Meritorio Records.

Premiere: Palm Ghosts Drop Indie Pop Hit

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Nashville’s Palm Ghosts are true veterans of the indie rock game, holding a massive discography of tunes over their 10+ years in the game. Just last October they dropped the sleeper hit of the year with their Content Providers LP, and look to continue the feverous paces into the new year. Our premiere today features this new track called “Something’s Off,” which to me, shows a slightly softer touch to the group with more hints of indie pop an synths, compared to prior, heavier work. Post-punk meets a new wave, indie pop gem. Stay tuned for more as the band surely has no plans to slow down.

Sunglaciers Drop Only Love

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Okay, so we started a little mellow, but with this stompingly angular cut from Sunglaciers, the day begins to pick up a bit, pushing our day forward. The Calgary based outfit has some resemblance to acts you would have danced all night to in the early 00s; it’s frantic and dangerous and dark and fun. I love how it’s just hanging on the edge of being too dance-forward, holding you back with this perfect bit of tension; you can still flail and stomp to that snapping cymbal work and knife-edge guitar cuts, kicking those heels high into the air. Their album Spiritual Content is out via Mothland on March 27th, so we expect you to love it!

New Deary Single

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We’ve been big supporters of UK outfit Deary over the last several years, and even as they continue to grow and build new vibes into their dream pop realm, we’re still on board as the release of Birding draws near. This latest single feels much more like an ethereal experience; the ambient guitar work and texturizing of layers feels distant here, suspended in the fragility of the vocals. But, they’re not destined to dwell there, letting the latter half of the tune move into a heavier realm, albeit one that seems a bit tempered to provide a touch of pop sensibility. Bella Union drops their record on April 3rd.

Colleen Shares Mis Armas Se Habian Caido al Suelo

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For whatever reason, I’ve been digging a lot of minimal electronic work lately, and perhaps that’s why I’m fascinated by the work of Colleen, a French composer who places their own limitations on their craft as a means of challenging both self and audience. Perhaps I’ve misinterpreted the title, but the openness of the tune seems to correspond to the nature of the title, roughly translated to “My weapons had fallen to the floor.” For me, tying those components together, both thematics and music seem to imply a sense of surrender, a sense of giving yourself to the world. Felt like that was the perfect way to subtly enter the fray on a Thursday. Look for Libres Antes del Final, releasing on March 20th via Thrill Jockey.

Accessory Share Safeword Single

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I missed out on the first new Accessory single from the projects forthcoming album, so I wanted to make sure that I swung by and dropped a few poorly written words. This song doesn’t waste much time swinging into a solidly light little jangle, snapping at the listener as Jason Balla’s voice calmly cruises; there’s these momentary bursts of really bright ringing notes that shoot out, and shine with the melody. Thematically, it’s a relatable topic about being drawn or attracted to something so deeply that you lose yourself in that moment, potentially needing a “safeword” to find your way out. Really excited to hear Dust when it hits on April 17th.

Season 2 Share Becomes a Dream Video

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New on the Melbourne scene is super rad quintet, Season 2; they’ve signed up to release their debut with powerhouse (and ATH fave) labels Upset the Rhythm and Spoilsport Records. We’ve already heard on of the lead singles, and here they are twisting right back with this infectious ditty. There’s a natural bounce to this tune, and its immediacy will have you tapping your toes and shimmying those shoulders as you get to work today. I love the interplay between the various vocalists, pulled off without losing an ounce of speed or emotion; they get a 10 out of 10 on vocal execution! Mid track, the guitar begins to cascade and wiggle looping us right back to the sugary sweetness that sits at the tune’s core. In the end, the video shows a joyous outfit having fun sharing their energy with you, and you can’t ask for more. Well, you can if you grab the Power of Now, out on April 24th.

Dusty Lucite Share Heroic Dose

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A few years ago I caught wind of Portland’s Dusty Lucite, an artist crafting a unique blend of garage rock and pop nods, all tossed in a blender with a decent dose of quirkiness and psychedelia. Today, I’m pleased to bring you a new single from the project, and this go round, it sounds as if they’re channeling some of the deeper vibes of the psychedelic realm. There’s this stop-and-go rhythmic pulse, with a bit of a sultry vocal curl beckoning to the listener to come a little deeper inside the tune. Where others would explode and make it easy, I appreciate riding out the feels on this and locking into your own groove. It’s what makes Dusty Lucite their own vibe.

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