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Nihilistic Easyrider Release Getaway

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As the front person for Narrow Head, Jacob Duarte has to work as a team, but for Nihilistic Easyrider, his solo project, he gets to take all those ideas spinning in his head and do with them whatever he pleases…and we reap the rewards. It’s interesting that this announcement comes the same day as a new Superchunk tune, as you can certainly hear the pop rock enthusiasm in both tunes; it’s an earnestness to just let yourself be freed by hooks and noise. Duarte does a great job, too, toning it down a bit to bring in a melodic nugget in the vocals, calm and sweet, which offers a touch of juxtaposition. The new collection of tunes under the title Deluxe Edition will be out on July 25th via Run For Cover.

Superchunk Announce Songs in the Key of Yikes

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Monday may not be anyone’s favorite day of the week, but when you can kick it off with a little bit of Superchunk, things could ultimately be worse. That actually ties into the group’s new record, Songs in the Keys of Yikes, which draws from themes about all of us going through things at various times in our lives, for better or worse, we just keep pushing on. And, if we’re doing it with this track, then there’s not much better way to rock it, as this track immediately hit you with the hooks; I was caught by the powerful melody in the vocals the instant they dropped into the mix. The rest of the track jams it out in true fashion, offering a little punk and a whole lot of joy. Stoked to hear what all of the new LP sounds like; it’ll be out on August 22nd via Merge.

Pop Rock from The Goodbye Radio

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When I listened to the latest track from The Goodbye Radio, I found a smile begin to creep upon my face, thus I felt like you could use the same touch. At times, they have a straight-forward pop rock sound, but I beg you to spend some time with this chorus. The drums begin to rumble and the guitars shoot off into the horizon; this all gets the perfect pop affirmation where the classic college rock vibes from the 90s shine right into your heart. Sometimes, a tune just makes everything feel alright, and as such, feels like it needs to be part of your world today. And if you do dig, then look for In This Sleeping City to drop this Fall!

Alec Andre Shares Dreams of You

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While the summer typically evokes sunshine and a bit of a pop bounce, I’m certainly not averse to falling into the depths of seasonal melancholy. That sentiment is precisely how Alec Andre‘s latest ballad swept me away. Andre has a sullen voice, at least in this presentation, though you can hear how he takes those heavy tones and churns them into something that stretches towards promise. I think this is where the song’s sentiment aligns magically, as he sweeps you away with hopes hanging from a solemn vocal; this is another tune that feels like it’s Richard Hawley adjacent, and I’m not mad at it. Look for the Dreams of You EP to hit later this year.

Last Week’s Jams (5.27 – 5.31)

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In one of those weeks that magically felt longer than it was, we managed to cover a fair amount of ground, cranking out coverage of at least 20 new tunes for you. Add to that B. Gray’s excellent Kilby Block Party footage and the Levitation Announcement, and, well, we seem like we have our shit together! I loved that there was new stuff from Ryli and Autocamper, both giving me little doses of my pop fix. There was a lot of new stuff, too, that scratched a different itch, with Fortunato Durutti Marinetti announcing a new LP, coinciding with a fresh track from the new Tropical Fuck Storm LP. A bit all over the map, but in the best way. Let us know what you loved the most.

TG Shand Releases The Deadpan Break

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When I clicked go on the new tune from New Zealand artist TG Shand, I found this solemnity in the opening moments; there’s this motorik beat, but it seems to be pushing full force into this mellow wash of atmosphere, like its struggling to gather pace. As Annemarie Duff’s voice enters the fray, the textures begin to take color, with light brushes of guitar and synthetics brushing against one another in the background. Duff’s voice, too, feels like a texture, light and capable of maneuvering between the beat and the coating of noise. And, as the song fades, it settles into this club groove, with a slightly more bold bass line and snappier drum rhythms, pushing the tune to its close.

Premiere: MK Naomi Revive the Emo Vibes

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Our past emo selves continue to emerge here in the ATH offices as many new bands keep hitting us with those past life vibes. For many of us, myself included, those mid-west days never truly left and I am loving the emergence of new groups like Boston’s MK Naomi who not only carry the torch, yet evolve and grow the sound. New single “Wasserland,” as example, certainly has a Rainer Maria, pop emo feeling, but also adds in these lovely vocal harmonies and tight drum fills to create something fresh. Keep these coming!

Say hi to MK Naomi on IG or pre-order their new EP Dream Hiss on bandcamp. It’s out on June 20th and comes in a fancy purple cassette version!

Sea Dramas Release Every Problem Created for Us

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Here were are on a Friday with another single from a San Francisco band, although Sea Dramas are taking the whole “fog pop” sound into their own hands, channeling a mix of baroque crooners into their sound. At times, you can grab wisps of acts like the Clientele, especially if you jump into “Brooding Teenagers;” it reminds me of something Richard Hawley would write, backed by these sweeping arrangements that elevate the bedroom croon. There’s this cool heaviness throughout the record too, at least in mood, as each tune has a bit of a shadow hanging over it, challenging the pop constructs, and in that, the juxtaposition only adds to the charm. Every Problem Created for Us is out today via Royal Oakie Records.

Slackin Beats Shares Full Mind

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After a week of torrential storms and end of school activities on my end, I felt like I needed something to get me grounded this Friday, so luckily had this new Slackin Beats track to kind of kick into the weekend (and my official summer break!). It jumps in with this almost march, using the percussive element to set the beat before allowing the vocals to do their work atop the march and added percussive grooves. Just as you hit the 1 minute mark, the tune drops into magnificence, spinning with a more celebratory mood and a different vocal texture that seduces the listener. A little downtempo electro never hurt nobody, and if you’re digging it, keep your ears out for a the debut LP from the Swedish producer.

Will Johnson Joins Magnolia Electric Co for New 7″

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Will Johnson looks to be keeping himself fairly busy this year, having just released the excellent Diamond City, and now he’s teaming up with members of Magnolia Electric Co. for a Magnolia & Johnson 7″ and Tour. As the two team up, they’ll release a 7″ version of a Jason Molina track, then flip over to find a Will penned tune; both artists played/wrote together before Molina’s passing, so this seems an apt project. But, today (and yesterday for those on their game), the new team released a version of “The Big Beast” from the 2005 Trials and Errors LP. With Johnson on the vocals, there’s a bit more of a growl to it, encouraging the band to fire up some of those guitars and let things burn behind him. The 7″ comes out this September courtesy of Keeled Scales, with a brief bit of dates confirmed for Texas around the same time!

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