Category: News

New Jam from Marvelle Oaks

Leave a comment

This new tune from Marvelle Oaks caught me almost instantly, loving that growl that opens up the tune; they didn’t waste any time getting the edge into the track as they move into a bit more playful territory. Vocal moments get traded back and forth, then they get layered on top of one another, keeping the song joyous and instilled with a bit of cacophony that keeps the groove of the tune interesting. You’ll also get to hear little slacker rock jams coursing through the guitars in the song’s middling moments, so while the track feels rather fresh and current, it still holds a little twinkle of nostalgia for you all.

Ivy Share Fragile People Video

Leave a comment

After being away for over a decade, Ivy triumphantly announced their return last month. Today, there’s another single to share with you, and it illustrates the careful steps they took in the crafting of this assumed masterpiece; you can hear how they take a step by step approach, first a wash of keys, then percussion, then vocals…the bass opens it up with little guitar stabs jumping into further build on the textural touches. Their melodic touches throughout the tune ingrain the song in your subconscious, the way the best pop music does. It’s difficult to imagine what they had to go through to complete this record after the passing of Adam, but if this is the last official Ivy release, its a reminder of the group’s gifts since their formation in the early 90s. Traces of You is out September 5th via Bar/None Records.

Solo Career Shares Spring Drills

Leave a comment

If you are looking for something to grab a hold of this Friday, then might we guide you towards Sydney’s Solo Career. This the project from Annabel Blackman, who also participates in Body Type, and if you’re looking for a comparison, at least in this single, think of a more accessible version of the Knife. Sure, there’s still a studio coating on the vocals, but they’re crystal clear in their own fashion and each little synthetic note pops with this natural buoyancy that’s going to liven your listening experience. Interior Delirium is a must listen; it comes out this Friday via Dinosaur City.

Murky Pop from Steven Anthony

Leave a comment

As you seek to get out of bed in the morning, maybe the corners of your eyes are a little blurry, and like that, this murky pop tune from Steven Anthony seems fitting for your morning stretch routine. There’s a percussive element marching along through the tracks entirety, with little nuance bird chirps echoing in the distance, both adding in the necessary support for the vocal performance. Effects or not, it’s sort of a fuzzed out pop rendition, albeit one that seems filled with promise. If you listen carefully, you can hear little corners of the track reaching for the sun, only to get pulled back by the soft turn of the guitar notes. Sit back and appreciate the craft of this tune.

Weakened Friends Rip Through New Single

One comment

Hopefully you have already heard the news that there is a brand new Weakened Friends LP on the way, but in case you haven’t, well, here we are. I’ve been writing about the band since around 2017, just before they dropped Common Blah; I even managed to book them at an impromptu SXSW show…so if I’m being honest, they’re one of my favorite acts of the current pop rock circle. Sonia and Annie play with abandon, offering listeners this forceful sincerity that you can’t escape; I think this song captures that energy perfectly as they smash into the chorus with such melodic ferocity that I’m already anticipating cranking this up for some air drumming at a stoplight near you. Feels Like Hell will be out this October through Don Giovanni.

Dancer Share Happy Halloween

Leave a comment

Having gathered accolades for their brand of post-punk exploration, Dancer mix it up on their latest single, a sign that the band are growing into their own sound. I love the nostalgic feel of the guitars this go round, hitting on some of those early 2000s indie rock riffs. Gemma’s voice fits in perfectly throughout, and you can hear her confidence as she belts out huge notes in-between the jittering jump of those aforementioned riffs. The line “it’s me/it’s me/it’s me” sets up a huge playfulness too, furthering the idea that she’s one of the most creative vocalists working in this indie rock niche. Like a soft and sweet version of Royal Headache, and you all need that. More or Less is out on September 1st via Meritorio.

Shame Share Quiet Life Video

Leave a comment

For all the post-punk resurgence that’s gone on, I stand by that I think Shame do it best. Their live shows were dripping with sweat and tension, but they’ve also adhered to a style that’s certainly an amalgam of indie rock sounds, making their records far more interesting. Here, it almost sounds like a kind of garage rock shimmy to kick off, sort of jittery and frantic, but run through an acoustic punch. I think that contrast between the kind of galloping guitar and the growl in the vocals is the perfect set up, but also one that is supremely rewarding. I’m all for being aggressive, but the way they balance the soft and heavy fits perfectly into my old man ears. Their new album Cutthroat drops on my kid’s birthday, September 5th, so double the reason to celebrate; it’s out via Dead Oceans, followed by a big North American tour in early 2026.

Nihilistic Easyrider Shares Two New Jams

Leave a comment

Jacob Duarte is already a fairly big name in these parts of Texas, known for his role as the front person in Narrow Head. But, the last month or so we’ve been focused on jamming to his Nihilistic Easyrider solo work, bringing you two fresh tunes to jam to today. You can almost take these two songs as a split, one showing Duarte’s leanings towards a softer bit of indie rock, while the other harkens to his pop punk roots. I loved the guitar playing on “Weekend Fever,” as it definitely feels like stuff you heard in the late 90s emo scene; the guitar lines show some great musicianship too, so I don’t want you overlooking that! “Facedown” is a bit more aggressive in nature, like the best Saves the Day song that was never written…and its brief, so you’ll want to dive in real quick! Look for Deluxe Edition on July 25th from Run for Cover.

New Alt-Rock Jam From Thistle.

Leave a comment

While we were closed up on Friday for some holiday, Northampton based upstarts thistle. released this bangin’ new single called “it’s nice to see you, stranger” and I had to share it this morning. It has a groovy, sort of alt-rock grungy vibe to it, loaded with fuzzed out guitars and subdued vocals. Noisy, a tad hazy – love it. If you’re into it, the band has a new 5 song EP of the same name which you can stream on bandcamp now. Physical copies of the release are currently up for pre-order now via Venn Records.

Girlatones Ready Split with Forever Son

Leave a comment

If you went and visited my plays in the year of 2020, you’d probably see a heavy bit of Girlatones on there; I adored Horn if You’re Honky. So, just last week I caught wind that they had a new split planned, and had already dropped a few new tunes I didn’t even know about! They’re both brilliant, and they illustrate exactly why I love the group, letting their albums kind of embrace all the good sides of pop songwriting, but blowing any which way the band choose. Look at the spritely feel of “Only the Best,” popping and weaving like some of the sharpest indiepop around. Then, “On the Wall” masters the moments, like the tonal switch from second 24 to 28, hitting me with an emotional arrow while the tune stomps on. I’ve also included a Forever Son track from the split, so you can further sample what’s coming your way soon. Three great song, one post! By the Book is out on BDK Records on Friday!

 

1 … 53 54 55 56 57 … 1,646
Social Media Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com