Category: Tunes

Human Potential Share The Sightseer

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When you work with a historic label such as Dischord, people are going to have expectations, and I’m equally guilty of that, which is why I love Andrew Becker (Medications/Screens) latest Human Potential single. It opens fairly passively, working some deep grooves and bright vocal notes that hang in the air, but just before the 1 minute mark there’s this explosive burst of jagged guitars to match the hanging vocals; it’s something where you can hear Becker’s history, however brief that moment is. The song retreats, settling into the rhythm once again, patiently awaiting the return of rolling drums and sharp riffs…then it rinses and repeats until the close. Definitely a jam I can get behind; Eel Sparkles will be out March 6th via What Delicate Recordings.

Department Shares 2024-1964 Single

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As much as I’ve pigeon-holed the guitar pop scene of Melbourne, let us not forget that a vibrant music scene makes room for great artistry across the spectrum, thus where we meet producer Department. The project of Adam Kyriakou, Department’s new LP aims to take nods from an eclectic group of influences, with the latest single an aim to give a “modern take on some of the more experimental beats on Dilla’s Donuts.” The sampling and rolling bass hits are spot on, but the wildness of the track highlights Adam’s ability to take his influences and push the sound into his own creative territory. Audacity Files will be released on February 13th.

 

East Sister Share Mixtape Single

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Woke up feeling a little groggy this morning, so listening to the newest single from Swiss outfit East Sister takes pop music and scratches at the cobwebs in my brain, in the best way. The synthetic notes are carefully orchestrated, as if the group is sort of tip-toeing around you, trying to find the best way to get into your head. Softened vocal touches do a great job of building in a melodic note that lets your mind drift far away whilst still being tethered to your body. Thematically, its a love story, to both a companion and the world of music, hopefully putting the group on the map as we await their new LP!

Hella Catchy New Tune From madfolk

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Sometimes as we get lost in the indie tunes and mellow usual stuff, it’s nice to find something straight catchy as hell and simply fun to enjoy. This is what you’re going to get with this new track called “Katherine” from the Toronto based upstarts madfolk. It’s a energy filled mix of garage meets pop-punk with an insanely “ear worm hole” inducing chorus sure to brighten your day. They’ve recently signed to Royal Mountain Records so more info is sure to come in the future.

Winston Hightower Announces 100 Acre Wood

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K Records/Perennial has consistently put out great records for decades, but they’ve really found their way into my constant rotation with releases from acts like Sharp Pins and Feeling Figures; today the powerhouse label announces a fresh LP from Winston Hightower. Much like the title, “Lay Low,” the song feels like a strong vocal experiment; the poetry is weaved through various musical textures, subtle in its presence, allowing Winston’s voice to bob and bounce between the lines. I love the video, particularly when you can see Hightower soaking in the joy of his own work in the studio. 100 Acre Wood is out on April 13th.

Tinariwen Announce Hoggar

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There’s never a bad day when a new track from Tinariwen arrives in your inbox, particularly if it arrives with news of a record on the horizon. This go round, they’ve taken their sound and added a vocalist, Sulafa Elyas, who is living in exile in France; I love the approach as it feels like it broadens the appeal of the group as it stretches faintly into pop…its also an important aspect of the Tuareg musical history. Their vibes feel familial, always feeling like you’re journeying with the group, actively participating in their work. Hoggar is out March 13th via Wedge.

Season 2 Announce Debut LP

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I love when you wake up and get to hear about something entirely new and refreshing, like Season 2. The Melbourne outfit are delivering a bit of modern post-punk, though even with the revisionist approach, they still feel like they’re sharing heritage with acts like Delta 5 or the Raincoats; the guitars waver between jangling and punk, with a snappy snare keeping the rhythmic pulse of the tune. Thematically, the group are touching upon issues of boredom and the future with the refrain of “life’s passing me by/I’ve been wasting all my time.” It’s a pretty rad sound, and one that has me looking forward to Power of Now, out via Spoilsport/Upset the Rhythm.

Bill Callahan Shares Another New Single

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It feels like hyping up a new Bill Callahan single is a no-brainer. You talk about his vocals; you talk about his lyrics; you talk about his history in the scene. Those things are all great, and I’m here for it, but I really love the way he can make a mini-opus feel like a brief adventure. This song stretches beyond seven minutes, but his matter-of-fact storytelling just makes it feel like you’re sitting around a campfire being serenaded by a classic troubadour, trading stories for food. In a sense, his work harkens to the oldest bards, mixing stories and song, making My Days of 58 a surefire necessity in your collection; it drops via Drag City on February 27th.

Circling Back to Natalie Jane Hill

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I remember way back when we first came upon Natalie Jane Hill and her Azalea LP; she was living in the ATX area and you could hear the magic in her voice early on. Now, years down the line, the only thing that seems to have changed is that the voice seems even more powerful and moving; the added instrumentation on the recording allows her voice to offer varying performance moments, all of which carry you away on the wings of the birds featured in the video. Such a sensational video, and one of the many reasons we pray you don’t skip over Hopeful Woman, out March 6th via Dear Life Records.

Mythical Motors Announce Tremolo on the Punchline

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Don’t think we’d ever pass up an opportunity to rep Mythical Motors, particularly as the project has continuously brought us hit after hit. And, they’ve now announce a new record, which will be their first ever on vinyl (despite a deep catalog)!. Enthusiasm greets you when you press play upon this new single, with the vocals pushing into classic power-pop territory…yearning and melodic as they match the crunchiness of Matt Addison’s vocals. The brevity warrants repeat listens, with an intermingling of hooks and rock to make everyone come back for more. Tremolo on the Punchline drops on April 10th via Repeating Cloud/Best Brother.

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