Category: Tunes

Day Friend Drop New Single + Release Show (4/4) at 13th Floor

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Thanks to my friend Mark during the planning stages of our annual ATH vs SOTO show, he turned me on to one of our new favorite Austin outfits, Day Friend. The band have graciously allowed us to share their brand new single before it’s proper release next Friday! I love the way they set this whole Double AA side up; the first side is a love letter from a parasite to its host, while the flip side has the host giving a big fuck you to said parasite. You can even hear the dynamism in the way they approach the songwriting, with Part 1 embracing a more melodic nature, still angular but with the softer side one associates with a love letter. Turn it over and there’s nothing kind being offered, with a powerful blast of rebellion coming from the host (we could all use a lot more rebellion right now!); this half also features a huge ripping breakdown, with the group’s musicianship on full display. One of the more exciting acts in town at the moment; they’ll celebrate the release of their new single at the 13th Floor, next Friday with Exotic Fruitica and Feedr.

Avery Friedman Shares Another Single

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If you haven’t been paying attention, you’re going to want to keep an eye on Avery Friedman. She’s been circling the music world, yet New Thing is her first foray into establishing her own voice, exploring her “pain, growth, and sexuality.” The title track has this stellar guitar sound, it feels distorted, yet somehow creeps across the mix like it’s being lightly strummed. Friedman carefully walks her voice across too, like an angelic little whisper that drifts in and out of your consciousness. Stepping into the limelight shouldn’t be a difficult task, if Avery is walking out into the world with songs this strong in her pocket. New Thing will be out on April 18th via Audio Antihero.

Egentid Release Sail On EP

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Swedish outfit Egentid release their new Sail On EP today, and it’s a special bit of pastoral folk that seems perfectly fitting for the raining morning. The songs on the EP are filled with gentle harmonies and arrangements that carry light instrumentation into sweeping emotions. I got caught on the track below, with really high vocal tones on the chorus that completely had me wrapped up; the light acoustic strum also fits the mold for easing your way into the morning. It’s going to be a long weekend, so immerse yourself in the lightness ready to wrap you up in its stunning warmth. The whole of the EP can be streamed HERE.

Jahnah Camille Drops Poppy New Single

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Birmingham certainly isn’t the first place that comes to mind when thinking about dreamy, alt pop tunes, but Jahnah Camille hopes to alter your mindset with new single “what do you do?” The track features those elements along with some faint hints of alt-rock and late 90s post-grunge in there somewhere as well. It is sure to make a home in your ear holes today.

This track is part of a new EP entitled My sunny oath! which is due out June 13th via Winspear. Pre-orders are live now.

JAWNY Drops Brand New Single

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Musically, my brain is all over the map today, and I’m totally cool with that, as that’s what the site’s for, right? Well, some rock, some softer stuff, and now this fantastic new pop tune from JAWNY. The artist has been stretching himself artistically, working on endeavors that expand outside of the music spectrum, and all of that is bleeding into the new single. There’s this sort of rhythmic pulse in here that kind of bobs and weaves between each delivered line, kind of matching the sort of pop energy from that Methyl Ethel/Stella Donnelly collaboration a few years back. It brings out this energy that’s part hook and part slow groove, and you can’t deny the natural joy provided by the song’s constant push and pull, pushing your body to let loose and just embrace the day.

Dumb Things Share Outta Time Track

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In a little over one wee, my current favorite Aussie’s, Dumb Things, will release their latest album, Self Help. They’ve been teasing us since the record’s announcement, and we’ve got one final single to enjoy before we double down and play the album on repeat for weeks. “Outta Time” caught my ear at first because of the percussive element on this track; it’s quick and snappy, whipping the song into a frenzy, despite the rest of the group trying to pull back on the reigns. For me, that matched up with the refrain “feels like I’m running outta time” that courses through the song’s entirety, and how often do you get to say the lyrics and rhythm section match up? Then of course, there’s overlapping harmonies and the group’s affinity for crafting melodic magic, so again, Self Help is out next Friday and you’re going to need to listen!

The Slashes Share War Candy Single

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San Diego’s The Slashes gave me a rush of blood to the head with this new single. Guitars race right into your ear, ripping up these angular notes that make you twirl and stop the floor all at once. Everything feels frantic and dangerous, but the vocals do their part to offset that vibe, teasing a bit of solace amidst the swirling textures. Those vocal tones are so heavy that they manage to weigh down the guitar and drums, so it creates this really intoxicating effect as you can feel both pieces working in contrast to one another. Crank it up and fall for this ripper.

Pachyman Drops Another New Single

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New Adrian Quesada and new Pachyman? Clearly, I’m going to be operating with the world’s most chilled vibe today, especially as I sink into this Pachyman jam. He’s combining his love of dub and the chugging rhythm of the guitar with a bit of space-age industry. His vocal samples here are perfect, like little faint echoes you might hear bouncing down the hallways from afar. And sure, those little dub grooves rip, but I love the little synthetic notes and how they take the style and make it feel remarkably fresh. Then you hook it with the video where all you get is smiles, and I can absolutely not turn this one off! Another Place will be out on ATO Records on May 23rd.

Pleased to Meet You: Tee Templeton

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It’s seems a rarity that a 66-year-old artist breaks through the noise to land with a debut, but Tee Templeton is definitely someone worth encountering today. He spent his life with his songwriting waiting patiently on the sidelines while he attended to his career and other life endeavors, but has now come back with his second single that’s really stuck inside my head. At first, the intricate opening took me aback, but as soon as the tune hits the 30 second mark, the tune completely shifts into Bolan/Bowie territory. I, of course, loved that, but those similarities move into other pop territories as the arrangement layers in strings that buoy the entirety of the track. Really mesmerized by this song.

Bedridden Share Philadelphia Get Me Through Single

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There’s new singles coming out left and right, and my disastrous ability to focus on one genre sees me skittering between pop and soft rock and, well, bold blasts of rock like the latest from Bedridden. Their newest single wastes no time grabbing the listener, using thunderous pounding drum work to match up with the wriggling bits of discordant guitar noise. While the vocal entry offers up a soft underbelly, the tune still drives forward with such power that there’s nothing to do but brace yourself for wave after wave of smashing rock n’ roll. I also am quite appreciative of the fact they’re not trying to cleverly disguise their sound, just coming out with guitars and drums ablaze. Moths Strapped to Each Other’s Backs will be out on April 11 via Julia’s War.

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