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White Reaper Share Blink Video

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At this point in their career, I’m sure that White Reaper most likely aren’t in need of our support, but as they continue to bring anthemic pop rock, we’re going to keep cranking it up real loud. There’s something cleaner and more pop friendly in their sounds, like they’re pulling from the late 90s/early 00s history of pop rock; it’s about musicianship balanced out by hooks, which makes for some of the best rock around. With all the changes and moves blowing through the band in the past few years, it appears as if they’ve come out on the other side with some of the best work to date. Look for Only Slightly Empty via Blue Grape Music on September 26th.

Tugboat Captain Drop Pest Control Video

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This past Spring, ATH faves Tugboat Captain dropped the excellent Dog Tale LP. They’ve just recently offered up this stunning live/lyric video, which captures the spirit of the album and the focus track, “Pest Control.” It’s a celebratory track, despite some of the thematic elements, lifting your spirits once you latch onto the chorus. Every time I run through this track (and I’ve done this a lot) there’s just something bigger than myself, and bigger than my speakers; it’s got this masterful bravado that just makes you feel like you’re alive. It’s hard to put that into words, so you don’t have to take my word, you can stream it below! And if you love it, circle back to Dog Tale!

Sister Ray Davies Announce Holy Island

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I’m sure that the lads in Sister Ray Davies are tired of hearing how they’re channeling their own sound way down in Muscle Shoals, something that’s a far cry from the expectations. Heck, we’re guilty of it too, but if shoegaze is the new sound in Alabama, I’m here for it. The group just announced their new LP, which is accompanied by this fresh single that completely embraces the genre’s style in the traditional sense. From the get-go, the track has this rolling backbone, rhythmically getting the track going while the buzzsaw guitars echo; there’s a heaviness, but its balanced out by this light little sonic touch that seems to be a sparkling bit of sunshine through the clouds. I love where the vocals sit in the mix, more textural than most current acts, sending you tumbling through the atmospheric caverns the group have mustered. Really excited for Holy Island, which drops November 14th via Sonic Cathedral.

Dale Jr Drop Deadwood EP

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Went a little pop heavy on the morning, so let’s crank up a little bit of rock n’ roll, courtesy of the brand new Dale Jr. EP. All you need to do is listen to the opening track on the EP that we’ve got streaming below, and you’ll rush to turn your volume knob all the way to the right. It’s like a crunchy mixture of Pinback and Built to Spill, hitting hard on that sort of Pacific NW guitar sound, then letting the vocals kind of cascade over the discordant guitar noise. If you’re after a fuzzy collection of great guitar tracks, you’re going to want to be sure to spend time running through the Deadwood EP!

Far Caspian Shares Whim

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I have obviously been backing the new Far Caspian LP, which finally drops this Friday. So, just days before its release, Joel Johnston has shared one final peek under the covers. The project is all about building textures, and that’s certainly in play here, with guitars and drums both operating as the rhythmic focal point, pushing the song’s movement through the speakers. Johnston’s voice is a bold whisper, powerful and carrying weight, but approaching with the gentleness that will blanket listeners. For all the wash of emotions, I love how the song opens up in its latter half and just takes you for a ride, blowing you in the wind like that feather in Forest Gump. Look to grab Autofiction this Friday.

Pleased to Meet You: The Cindys

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Is it weird to declare yourself a super fan if the band in question only has one single to their name? Well, meet the Cindys. Songwriter Jack Ogborne has previously received praise for his project Bingo Fury, but this new (old) sound he’s circulating is perfect for folks of my ilk. I mean, the poetic nature and just the general song structure reeks of the Go-Betweens, though the guitar sound is a bit bolder, and even heavier in spots, as the group look back and step into the future. Naima Bock’s additional vocals on the second verse just cement the fact that this is going to be spinning in my head for the next however long I go. Courtesy of Breakfast Records.

Mirrorball Share The Hour Single

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Having already covered some previous singles from Mirrorball, I was freshly blown away when I heard this new single. They have somehow managed to bottle dream pop and rebrand it with a slight bit more elegance; the guitar notes are definitely crisp and angular, but it’s the way they approach the melody’s vibe that has caught me. Each time the notes come, they feel as if they’re sweeping through with this powerful boldness, almost symphonic in nature, so the notes just flutter and go on forever. Then they go and layer the vocals in the latter half, only building more of a sweet texture to catch you in their web. Go listen.

Another Great Tune from Dag Och Natt

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We have already embraced new Swedish outfit Dag Och Natt, but after two wonderful singles, I feel as if they might have topped themselves here, and there’s absolutely no reason you should skip this song. In the first minute, it’s all about the atmosphere, and having a great audio setup is going to suck you up like a vacuum into the depths of this tune. Just as it all seems angelic and atmospheric, a bass line bubbles and the track shoots off like a star, caressing the melody whilst pushing the tune in bolder directions. I continue to marvel at their balance of noise and beauty, and they do it in such an exploratory fashion, rather than ride on the build and release that like-minded acts might aim to execute. Their new album, Years and Years, will be out via Labrador on August 15th.

Flock of Dimes Back With a Stunner

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Jenn Wasner is on a short list for me as one of those songwriters who can truly do no wrong in my mind, whether it’s with her mainstay Wye Oak or her solo project Flock of Dimes. The combination of her soothing voice and intimate approach to folk influence pop has always held a personal place in my soul. Today Wasner has this lovely new tune called “Long After Midnight” ready for all you fans under her FOD solo moniker. It’s just so dreamy. When the slide kick in about halfway through, so good.

This track is part of a new Flock of Dimes album entitled The Life You Save which is due out October 10th on Sub Pop. Pre-orders are live.

Windows Drop Light in the Dark Single

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When you press play on the new single from Windows, embrace that heavy groove from the bass line; it’s the backbone of the opening moments, tugging on you and bringing you into the band’s fold. They drench the track in a spaced-out sunny psychedelia, letting guitars spiral and spin off into the landscape, then returning to the initial groove so as to set the track back on its rails. That train only begins to pick up steam about midway, taking that heavy groove and letting the guitars ring a bit more sharply, with a faint little uptick swinging in there too, giving a bit of boogie back to the listener as vocals dreamily crest and ride in the background. This is the second new single we’ve heard from the group as of late, with the band recently wrapping up a little West Coast run as they prep for a new full-length on the horizon.

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