Brian Bilston and the Catenary Wires Share New Single/Video

Leave a comment

When British poet Brian Bilston signed on to work with the Catenary Wires (Rob and Amelia of Heavenly), I’ll admit that I was curious as to how it would work. Their collective collaboration led to Sounds Made by Humans, which danced between spoken-word and delightful indiepop; I think the new video below is the perfect all-encompassing piece, and one of the standouts on the LP. A rush of jangling guitars, soaring harmonies and a little bit of percussive stomp set the tone, but Bilston’s appearance seems fitting for the style, offering a contrast, both lyrically and tonally, setting up the little jig that the guitar line walks between verses. The video takes old Heavenly promo footage and incorporates the song, sealing the circle of Bilston’s love with Rob and Amelia’s old band; this video celebrates the LP out on Skep Wax, as well as a forthcoming tour through the UK!

Dais Records Sign Begging Dog

Leave a comment

There’s a pretty solid stable of creative horses over at Dais Records, and today they’ve announced that they’ve added to that, signing Begging Dog. The group is the working moniker of Jeff Kleinman of Choir Boy, and upon our first listen, he’s offering his own version of bedroom pop, a little bit traditional and a little bit unsettling. Musically, there’s a snapping beat and a light strum that keeps the energy high, setting up the slight melody of the chorus. But, what stood out to me is the way the vocals kind of dwell in more of that modern post-punk delivery, sitting deep in the mix and spoken as matter-of-fact, rather than sung, aside from a slight lift in that chorus. It’s a pivot on expectations, and with that, the project has my interest; the label will release Demo 1 on December 12th.

Hadda Be Return with New to the Office

Leave a comment

It’s been a few years since Hadda Be dropped their glorious debut, Another Life; it was a record that got tons of press overseas, and so today their return is welcome news. I think the angular riffs are going to immediately label their sound as a post-punk brand, particularly with those sharp riffs and growling bass lines; the vocals do sit in a matter-of-fact fashion, not unlike Dry Cleaning or the like. For me, there are some other influences like the Raincoats, especially when the whole group comes in to deliver a soft vocal chorus. There’s a third little moment that’s angry, taking it out upon the routines of modernity in our world. A glorious return!

Nicamus Return with Trust Fall

Leave a comment

I first caught onto Portland’s Nicamus a few year’s ago when they dropped Dog Days, and so they have returned with Trust Fall, their newest effort for your ears. This go round, they’ve taken their twee-leaning tendencies and turned them in the direction of blistering rock n’ roll. Don’t get me wrong, the cleverness and the angular jangling persists on the track’s like the one below, but they come bearing a bit of power and bravery, punching above their weight-class so to speak. If you’re looking for a dip into the more DIY realms of psych and indie rock, you probably can’t go wrong spending the morning with Trust Fall.

Immaterialize Share Will You Stay With Me Video

Leave a comment

I know that I’m probably stepping out of bounds here in terms of my musical nod on the new Immaterialize single, but the Chicago duo seems to have latched onto the space vacated by Broadcast. They clearly enjoy employing an electronic foundation, but the way the song’s move, fluttering subtly as textural guitars are built around the voice of Lipsticism. There’s this density to the craft, yet it’s coated in a pop purism that fascinates, even as the vocals fade into steady beats to close the tune. Word is this song will pop up on an LP early next year, but you’ll have to keep an eye on Angel Tapes/Fire Talk for more details!

Circling Back to Pocket Full of Crumbs/Kan Kan Split

Leave a comment

I’m not sure how I missed this, as Cherub Dream Records has been pretty consistent in uncovering acts that are blending all the perfect touches of punk and noise and modern indie. Recently they dropped this rad split from Pocket Full of Crumbs and Kan Kan, and the lead off single from the release is possibly one of the raddest songs I’ve had. There’s this punk rush to it, though it’s incorporating some of the noisier modern flare into the picture, all of it tethered to a gentleness that appeals to the masses. It’s just a straight ripper, and it will likely be playing on repeat all damned day long.

ACL 2025 in Photos: Saturday

Leave a comment

Today, we have the big gallery from Saturday at Austin City Limits Festival‘s first weekend. It is another big one and features our chosen headliner for the fest, The Strokes. Yes, Julian was being inconvenienced by being on stage. But, any other behavior would be unexpected and signs of trouble at home.

The big list of performers captured, whether with intent or as a way to have some fun holding my camera, is as follows: Inoha (San Antonio getting it right early), Next of Kin (perfect tent set), Ocean Alley (Aussie pop), Modest Mouse (nice), Magalena Bay (buzzy blue), The Backseat Lovers (not my jam, but I get the appeal), Japanese Breakfast (festival set is getting super tight) and The Strokes (Julian’s parole hearing).

I’ll take a moment to give props to ACL for the sound this year. The Strokes were loud all the way to the hill. Also, the crowd for Sabrina was not what I thought it would have been. Is there fatigue setting in for fans of the girl pop jet set? Anyway, click through…

Read more

Joyer Are At the Movies

Leave a comment

The much anticipated Joyer record is just two weeks away from the drop date, and with that, they’ve got one more album sampler for your ears. Of all the tunes they’ve dropped this might be the one that hits closest to my daily listening habits, hanging on the edge of an atmospheric piece that takes an acoustic structure and stretches it into this pensive realm where your able to sit in the middle of the tune and soak the melody up. Really enjoying the previews we’ve got, and looking to On the Other End of the Line, out October 24th via Julia’s War.

Cistern Announce Debut Album

Leave a comment

Canadian outfit Cistern have been on my radar for a few years, featuring members of Nov3l and Crack Cloud, so when news broke of their debut album on the list for October releases, I was ready to jam. On my first several runs through of this lead single, I was instantly drawn to the sharp groove that hits, cutting the dancefloor up with these high kicks and just a little playfulness; you’ll get a little vocal treat that’s reminiscent of their hit “Crisis” too, so stay with your ears locked in. The group worked on the album by piecing the tunes together, working in notes here and there, and you can certainly hear that in the back half of this tune. If you’re ready to rock to this tune, then you’ll be ready to rock to Rhizomes when it drops on October 17th.

Speed Week Return with Automate Me

Leave a comment

A few weeks ago we brought you the lead single from the forthcoming Speed Week LP, and now here we are with another growling bit of indie rock that solidifies the band’s place in my listening rotation. Musically, they shift into snapping rhythms and angular knife cuts on the guitar, providing the listener with a jittery sensation while Elliot Gee stalks the audience. The song’s swirling about you, but Gee keeps things centered, like the gravitational pull with an emphatic delivery that matches up with the modern world; I do love how he pulls a little bit of Johnny Rotten in the line “I want you to automate me!” Look for their Weak Speed LP on August 16th via Endless Recordings.

1 … 17 18 19 20 21 … 2,134
Social Media Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com