Category: Tunes

Oops, I Missed This: Solander

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solanderMan, we got so caught up in all the great US releases the last few months that I totally forgot about the excellent new album that came out from Solander.  We were huge fans of the group a few years back when they came to SXSW, and I’m still holding a soft spot for the group.  This track illustrates the bands ability to craft solemn tunes that eventually burst forth with lofty harmonies and fade into the realm of enchanting craftsmanship.  Their latest record is titled Monochromatic Memories, and it’s available now from Tendervision.

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Download: Solander – All Opportunities [MP3]

Yonatan Gat of Monotonix Readies EP

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yonatanIt’s fair to say that the world had grown accustomed to the work of Monotonix, so Yonatan Gat decided to take a step out for a moment.  In doing so, the guitarist for the band has created his own work that channels the expansive sound of Brazilian acts like Os Mutantes, yet still maintains that hard hitting energy we are used to from Gat.  The two tracks we’ve heard have little to no lyrics, so perhaps it sounds like a bit of a jam, but at least it’s a jam we can fully support.  His Iberian Passage EP will be out on May 27 via Joyful Noise.

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Muuy Biien es Muy Bueno

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muybienFeel like we should start off our week with you on a bit of a rocking note, which brings us to this excellent track from Muuy Biien, an Atlanta outfit who’ve started to see their name pop up all over the place.  For me, the bubbling bass work caught my ear first, but let’s not dismiss the power behind the shouted lyrics that burst through your speakers. HHBTM is going to be releasing the band’s new album, Do Yourself In, on APril 29th,and I’m getting the feeling that it’s going to kick us all in the teeth; I’m anxiously waiting that moment.  Take a listen to the tune below to check out what the hype is really all about.

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New Music from Only Real

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onlySeems to me that the Brits are on to something with their vocal affectation cooly creeping over excellent guitar work.  First we had King Krule, and now we’ve got another ginger, Niall Gavin, who works under the name Only Real.  He’s celebrating his recent signing to Harvest Records by releasing this new single, featuring some atmospherics touches washing over his wobbly pop guitar lines.  At times his delivery approaches a bit of a spoke-word rap, but it fits well into the confines of this track.  Give it a whirl and see what all the folks overseas are raving about.

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Friday Jam from The Donkeys

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donkeyI’m feeling sort of lie today’s going to be one of those days where I’ll end up sitting in my backyard with some whiskey and letting great jams take me into the weekend.  I’m positive that as I set up a playlist for the night, this new track from the Donkeys is going to make that list.  It’s a relaxed tune for sure, but I love the way the guitars have this soulful meandering that matches perfectly with the calming vocal delivery.  The Cali group is readying a new LP, Ride the Black Wave, which will be followed up by an extensive US tour in the summer.  You’ll be able to give it a listen via Easy Sound on June 3rd.

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New Music from Cloud Boat

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cloudboatWhen Cloud Boat released their debut album back in 2013 there was a lot of acclaim for the group on the overseas hype machine, so it’s surprising to see the group return so quickly.  Their new offering  is definitely something to spend some time with today, filled with dense instrumentation and a gentle vocal topping the band’s work.  It’s interesting to me, as I don’t really hear a lot of bands crafting music such as this at the moment; then again, I’ve been on a rock n’ roll kick as of late.  It’s definitely a strong step forward for the UK act, and only time will tell how they continue to grow.

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Download: Cloud Boat – Carmine [MP3]

Creative Number from Dub Thompson

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dubThis brand new track from Dub Thompson really leaves the door wide open for what the duo will bring to the table when they release their new album, 9 Songs.  From the get go, it casually plods along, albeit for just a few seconds.  You’re then met with this pulsating rhythm that resembles a live hip-hop beat, just before it blasts off into a realm of pop oddities.  Then they close it down with a combination of noise and kitschy keyboard play that would fit in on the Napoleon Dynamite Soundtrack.  Yet somehow it all fits together nicely, making me super curious for what they’ll bring to the table on June 10th when the record comes out via Dead Oceans. You’ll also find a video for the single HERE.

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Brand New Music from The Bankees

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The Bankees VLong have I championed The Bankees, a band that deserves far more appreciation than perhaps they’ve gotten.  Honestly, everything they’ve done has affected me in some manner or another.  I got great news today that the band has completed work on their 5th album, completing some of their best songs to date.  They remind me a little bit of a dreamier version of Comet Gain, perhaps including a little bit more psychedelic elements too.  I’ve spent the afternoon listening to V, the new album, and I’m offering up one of the many great tracks featured on the record.  If you’re looking for something that encompasses pop elements whilst still challenging your ears, then grab a listen here.

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Download: The Bankees – Miley [MP3]

What’s Your Rupture to Release Any Other City

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anyotherIn 2001 Life Without Buildings released Any Other City, and despite the limited available copies for the Glaswegian band, they quickly and quietly reached cult status.  But, like many things, they faded into our memories. That was until yesterday, when the excellent label What’s Your Rupture announced that they’d be re-releasing the heralded record as a special Record Store Day release, on April 19th in case you’re not on the up-and-up.  Just give yourself a little listen to the tune below; you’ll surely realize just why so many people hold this record so dear.

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Short and Sweet Tune from BLUFFING

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If you are in need of some quick rock infusion into your life, I suggest you check out this awesome track “Sheltered” from BLUFFING.  In accordance with the length of this tune, I shall keep this post as short as possible, and tell you to simply stick around for the shredding.  SHRED.

New album, Sugar Coated Pills of Wisdom, will be available next Tuesday on Paper Cup Music.

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