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Roller Derby Share Video for Lights Out

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One of my favorite pop acts of the last few years is German outfit, Roller Derby, who’ve recently released their album When the Night Comes Out. As a whole, the record features some line-up changes, though Philine’s voice is definitely still the driving force behind the group’s magic. This single below, for instance, has a bit of a darker brood, matching up for Philine’s natural delivery, as it’s always had a heavier resonance. I also appreciate the reserved feel, where they allow themselves to sink into the emotion rather than pulling out the same old pop tricks. Don’t get me wrong, I love the tricks, but I love to hear folks mixing it up. When the Night Comes Out is available to stream now!

Brideshead Return with You Are the Light

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For a band with 30 years under their belt, it seems like Brideshead are just peaking. It’s been nearly ten years since their last proper release, but this new single illustrates their ability to work into the confines of both classic indiepop and more modern mixtures of the indie sort. After a little snap of the drum sticks, the track immediately cascades into this brilliant bit of heavy jangling, letting the coolness of the vocals push through the speakers. Where they could just rinse and repeat, the group choose to take on some of the dreamier elements of their peers, incorporating it into their more spritely nature, which gives a buzzing hum beneath the track’s mixture; it’s the perfect pop concoction, and you won’t be able to stop playing this song (or so we all hope!). They release You Are the Light via Shelflife on May 23rd.

e4444e Shares Crutch Single

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Australian artist Romy Church, aka e4444e, is one of my favorite acts from Australia at the moment, and the latest single from his new LP is an absolute pop journey. When it begins, it sort of feels mostly atmospheric, perhaps an echo from the glory days of Animal Collective, but then it begins to blossom and grow. Layers are added to the vocals, with a heavier wash of instrumentation crashing against the shores of the song. Then suddenly, it’s all peeled back, aside from a faint echo and gentle strum, letting a vocal casually float down from above. Little echoes fill in the space as the tune burns to a fine ash; you’ll definitely want to immerse yourself in Authentic Natural Tradition, dropping on May 31st via Dinosaur City.

Asha Wells Releases Title Track from The Lesson EP

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Let’s slow things down a bit this morning, take a minute to breathe and bask in the glow of Asha Wells‘ new single. Musically, it’s a pretty minimal piece, working atop a simple electronic beat throughout the verses, building with a little more light instrumentation as the chorus opens up. What that means is that Asha has to carry the song on the wings of her voice alone, letting heavier tones soak up the entirety of the negative space; the chorus gets a little bit of an aid from Stephen Steinbrink adding a little backing accent to the party. Look for the Lesson EP to his on May 30th via Anxiety Blanket Records.

Rhymies Share Second Single, “Crashing Lead”

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Hopefully we caught your attention with the announcement of Lauren Matsui’s project, Rhymies, and the forthcoming EP. Officially, the four songs will drop this Friday via Dandy Boy Records, but before we get there, here’s another little tease. This one embraces some of the darker tones from Lauren’s work in Seablite, but flips the emotional pull by applying those notes to synths. Her voice still has this crystalline sharpness to it, juxtaposed with the heavier feel of the electronic orchestration; there are some lighter keyboard notes spliced in too, building more of the pop sensibility. Please be sure you circle back and listen to the whole of the I Dream Watching EP this Friday!

French Film Share Yours

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There’s always a lot going on in the Austin scene, but one of the acts we’ve been keeping up with on our end is French Film, who’ve just dropped a Cassingle via our friend Trish’s Nothing Song Records. I can certainly hear how folks would like to lump them into the dreamier realms of indie rock, especially if you take on this single’s latter half. But, absorb the front-end of the tune, as it completely embraces the punk ethos, drawing my personal tastes deep into the track. It’s interesting, as I can hear some of the anthemic rapture that recalls Pretty Girls Make Graves (though they just played here so my mind is on that!). Maybe they’re dreamy and punk, and maybe it doesn’t matter if you’ve got tunes like the one below.

TVOD Back With Another Hit

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Brooklyn based outfit TVOD were a band that really impressed with tons of energy and noise during SXSW a couple of weeks ago. Maybe even top band of the week? At least in the Top 5 for sure. Making such an impression will of course cause us to hopefully return the effort put in while in Austin, so we had to share the band’s new song “Pool House” today. It’s maybe a slightly paired down and more chill vibe than previous singles, but I love the pos-punk feeling, guitar tone, and overall bouncy melody throughout. Dig it.

TVOD will release this track as part of their new album Party Time, which is due out May 9th on Mothland. Pre-order that sucker now.

Icarus Phoenix Release Love Single

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It seems that when you’re in the music business for the long-haul that you don’t have any other option but to just sit down and keep writing, much like Drew Danburry and his Icarus Phoenix project. His latest song takes it’s lyrical content from a conversation he had with friends, highlighting his ability to pen magic from everyday events. On the vocal range, there was something that felt as if he’s finally reached the crosswords that we found David Bazaan hitting, where a penchant for pop overtakes the stripped down beginnings. But, as he’s done of late, Drew’s offered up the acoustic version too, so you can compare and contrast the demo with the arranged version to adore!

Another Single from The Convenience

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If you’re lucky, you’ll be getting your hands on a copy of Like Cartoon Vampires, the brand new record that The Convenience will be dropping this Friday. Before we get there, there’s one more little indie rock boogie to get your feet moving and your energy going. The song carries this certain swagger, sweating through the speakers as the group bring out this rad brand of rock n’ roll. It’s got that feel where the vibrancy of the live show bleeds through the recording, though if I’m being honest, you can see how things could get a whole lot of amped up if the group’s cranking up the noise at a tiny club. If you dig a good time, grab the new LP before it drops on Winspear next Friday.

Comet Gain Announce Letters to Ordinary Outsiders

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It’s quite strange to me that it’s been nearly 6 years since the last proper Comet Gain LP. I remember grabbing it, but in the interim, I’ve grabbed various compilations plus jammed to all the extra stuff David’s been putting out over the years. Alas, there’s a new LP on the way, and it’s got that same sort of ramshackle pop substance, albeit with the benefits of modern recording. You get the familiarity at the start, as the group have always flirted with found spoken samples, and as soon as it drops out the stomp begins, as overlapping vocals smash at your speakers. The continuous intermingling of vocal roles is what’s always endeared me, and its presence here is just one of the many pop attributes cutting through. They’ll drop Letters to Ordinary Outsiders on June 6th via Tapete Records.

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