Sophia Warren Shares Grin Single

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When Sophia Warren‘s new single hits you, it does so with this maturity that bewilders those who think age matters in songwriting; she makes 21 seem like decades spent honing her craft. The song wastes little time hanging about, with Warren immediately moving into this rhythmic musical stuttering, working her soulful voice in and out of the song’s spaces. It’s in those spaces where the craft and nuance show a mastery; I love the careful backing vocals that almost remind one of the Breeders at their peak, yet this is only the set up. A chorus comes soaring in, filled with the bravado of accomplishment and self-confidence, billowing with power as the track takes on dreamier rock tones. If you’re not impressed with the young Austin artists, keep an eye out for her new Adesso EP, which drops on April 30th via Tigris 33/Universal Music Group Mexico.

Swimming Bell Announce Somnia EP

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In the mood for a drifting bit of pop music? Well, Swimming Bell have you covered as they announce their new Somnia EP for Perpetual Doom. Songwriter Katie Schottland said she wanted the work on this album to “feel like sinking into water, where everything is softened and suspended,” and that sentiment definitely pervades through this first single, as you’re quickly immersed in a dream-like state, slowly moving through the ethereal landscape. One of the tricks I like, however, is the incorporation of the sliding guitar, giving a bit of a Western soul to the tune, moving it into a territory all its own. Somnia will be out on May 16th.

Maneater Share Blueprint Single

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You know by now that I’m an avowed Non La fan, and DJ has been working with their friend Lindsay on Maneater, a project that reminds me of Sleigh Bells in its earliest. Their style blends up their distinctive voices, often overlapping to push the vocal hooks they’ve built up in their songwriting. Musically, the guitars have the growl and grunginess, thus the Sleigh Bells reference, but there is something sweeter at play here, as Maneater want to offer something more like a sweet-tooth that doesn’t feel too far off from DJ’s other project. It’s joyous and fun, and done so cleverly that you have no choice but to rinse and repeat and play all day long!

Quinquis Drops Dec’h Video

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When pouring through my inbox, I always rush to open recognizable names, like Quinquis; today there’s a new single from the forthcoming Eor LP, which has already gotten some love on the site. On this new single, the electronica is used as a narrative voice, rather than some overly-propulsive dance groove; I love that it’s almost barely crawling along, with this intense pulse working just beneath the surface. Using that groove, there’s this natural tension that holds your attention throughout, with whispered vocal notes moving carefully while these sterile synapses fire off intermittently. It’s an entirely different approach, continuously building the visual and sonic arts; the new LP is out on May 9th via Mute.

Soot Sprite Release Days After Days

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If you haven’t penciled in Soot Sprite just yet, you’re going to want to make room for the group in your listening rotation, as their debut continues it’s promising foray into the singles cycle. While the music revolves around the crest and fall bit of modern indie rock, Elise Cook’s voice offers the perfect gravitational pull for listeners. At its peak, it’s bold and powerful, crashing into you as equally loud as the guitars ringing out behind. But, there are a few delighting moments when she pulls back, building in a kinder texture that shows her vocal control. Another single in the books that’s going to make Wield Your Hope Like a Weapon a stellar debut release; it hits on May 16th via Specialist Subject Records.

Stray Fossa Share Change the Film

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I like to start my mornings with a bit of lightness, maybe some sprightly energy mixed in, which made this new Stray Fossa tune a stunner of a track to kick off your day. Of course, you’ll hear those dreamy guitars that are all the rage in my usual listening rotation, but I really adore the way the vocals embrace a gentle spirit, balancing the sharpness of the riffs and the magic of the melody. For some reason, it feels like a Ducks Ltd song stuck in the kindness of the Sarah Records era, and I’m absolutely all here for that. It’s the first single from the band this year, and fingers crossed they bring us more delighting sounds such as those below.

Rhymies Share I Dream Watching Video

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You read these here pages? Then you surely know Lauren Matsui, who generally operates as one of the guitarists in ATH faves, Seablite. But, today, I’m here to offer a nod to her solo work as Rhymies; it takes her tendency for dreamy textures and molds in a more electronic fashion. You can tell in the tune below that there’s a definite focus on the self-dance; the synthetic notes are sharp, but they’re subtle and tip-toeing, until you hit the chorus. It’s there that the speed picks up and the song begins to twirl you about with its shimmering exuberance. This song appears on the I Dream Watching EP, which is out April 11th via Dandy Boy Records.

New Jam from Will Johnson

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I’m a little upset with our friend Tony for running a new Will Johnson track while I was out of town, but nonetheless, his music is too good to ignore, so here we are. Will’s latest ballad is set to a synthesized Casio beat, allowing his voice to cling tightly to its distinctive resonance. What a career musician like Johnson can do, however, is visible. in the song’s latter half, where it takes an instrumental jaunt, almost narrating an entirely different story before letting the track draw to a close; he’s capable of keeping you with the magic of his lyricism or the gifts of his musical crafts…and you’re forever rewarded. Diamond City is out on April 4th via Keeled Scales.

Johnny Maraca and the Marockers Share Hot Boy

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There’s something great about the simplicity with which Johnny Maraca and the Marockers approach their craft, cranking out a blend of old school rock n’ roll, albeit with a bit of a modern punch-up. You can hear bits of the Dolls or later garage rock acts, though here it’s dealt with such clarity that you’re instantly latched onto the hooks. And boy are there hooks! Even when his delivery is most biting, Johnny has these syllabic hiccups in his delivery that send chills down the spines of pop fans like myself. The new Little Heart record is a celebration of the great history of rock n’ roll; grab you copy on April 25th from K Records.

Roi Turbo Announce Bazooka EP

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As I combed through the missed emails of last week, there was the announcement of a new Roi Turbo EP, which had me dancing in my seat. The McCarthy brothers spin some of the most joyous electronica about, and with the rolling maneuvering of this track, pulsing and shining in all the right spots, you can feel the music take control of your body. These feel like modern disco songs, feeding off our primal inclinations towards rhythmic movement, shaking us with grooves that keep you dancefloor-ready. Their Bazooka EP will encourage you to get a little movement on your own terms; it drops on April 25th via Maison Arts.

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