MIEN Announce Evil People

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I love a good supergroup, especially when its made up acts we already love…and bonus points if it features Austin folks. So, here’s MIEN, which features members of Black Angels, Golden Dawn Arkestra, Elephant Stone and Earlies…all who’ve been regulars here, and now they’ve got a new album, Evil People. This new single is like a proto-psych; it’s filled with these pulsing notes and shattering guitar squalls, yet just as I thought the tune was pigeon-holed, they mix it up and move into different territory after the two minute mark, taking on a melodic moment to let the song breathe and open up. Looking forward to seeing where this album goes; MIIEN comes out on April 18th via Fuzz Club.

Jo Passed Drops Weekend

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It’s been quite some times since Jo Passed dropped any new music…and to be fair, the song today is one of, if not THE, first Jo Passed song. That said, the tune’s had its own journey, finally being reimagined after its initial creation in order to prep audiences for a fresh record on the way. Throughout, the jam walks a fine line between soft-spoken narrative and moody rocker; it’s that balance that sets up repeat listens as you get to ride the crests and falls of the tune as it blasts in all the right spots. Plus, there’s some fun musicianship that indicates we’re in for a real treat when that new album comes to light!

The Golden Dregs Prep Godspeed LP

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I’ve always been attracted to baritone vocals, and Benjamin Woods has long been offering up his deep tones for my enjoyment…and yours as well. His project, The Golden Dregs, are set to release a new record, and the first single has him hanging in a sort of middle ground between Western balladeer and dark lounge crooner. While the verses have his wonderful wordplay, it was the chorus that sold me; it’s not over the top, but there’s definitely a bold swell that I couldn’t pull myself away from, and I’m hoping you’re on the same page on your end…it gets even more special when the latter half layers the female vocal too. Godpseed will be released on April 25th via Joy of Life International.

Brand New Cross Record

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We’ve heard whispers of a new Cross Record album coming our way, as Emily shared some images that apparently are stills from the current video. This new single comes with the news of Crush Me, the newest album from the former Austinite’s project. There seem to be a lot of ups and downs in the finishing of the record, with major label interest coming then fading; accompaniment showed up, then disappeared, all of it leading to a sentiment of loss and confusion that surely bleeds through the notes on this album…though that clearly shouldn’t be a representation of the musical quality that we hear here; it’s the same striking work that has always kept the artist revered on our pages. Crush Me will be out on March 21st via Ba Da Bing Records.

Cleopatrick Share New Single Please

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I’m trying to dry out a bit from that super wild ice storm we had yesterday (teehee) and music seems to be the cure to ease the back at work doldrums. My pals in Toronto based group cleopatrick are helping assuage my morning anxiety pains with this hauntingly mellow and chilling new tune called “PLEASE.” It has some hints of a post-emo sound mixed in with an almost indielectronica vibe akin to say Postal Service or the like. I think you’ll find it an enjoyable and soothing listen on this cold Wednesday morning.

This track is part of the new cleopatrick album entitled Fake Moon, which is due out on March 14th via Nowhere Special Recordings/Thirty Tigers.

Gus Baldwin and the Sketch Tell Us What the Freaks Say

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Up until now, we’ve been presented with Gus Baldwin and the Sketch terrorizing your speakers; they’ve brought frantic pop to the masses, hyperactively rushing through quick bursts of punk. But, on their brand new single, the band open the door to reveal the chewy pop middle of their punk lollipop. It’s a bold statement amidst a rocking run of tunes, and while they do touch into some power ballad moments, there’s still that bit of tenacity lurking through the song’s end. This will give us all a chance to take a breath when we crank the Sketch all the way to 10 (11 is too cliche); they’ll also be touring the Eastern US throughout April!

Split Moon Drop More Clouds Single

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Having been mostly quiet the last few years, Split Moon return with a spaced out jam that hints at their forthcoming record, hitting some of the sweet spots of their last LP then letting those sound radiate into something fresh. From the get-go, there’s this guitar line cascading on the horizon, shooting in across the sky while a steady riff delivers the backbone of the song. The vocals move in carefully, with a slight melodic nod to the Jesus and Mary Chain, then letting the tune burst and bloom into an arrogant bit of space rock before returning the song back to Earth. They’ll drop More Clouds More Stars on March 7th via Ghost Tower Records.

Jeffrey Lewis Announces the Even More Freewheelin’ Jeffrey Lewis

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Seems like the perfect time for a new Jeffrey Lewis album, particularly one with this new single/video that reminds us all that we can’t escape shit hitting the fan, no matter how hard we try. The tune is set up with this springing piano bouncing in the background, giving the strum a bit of a punch, all the while Lewis plays with his creative storytelling. It all culminates in the sing-along moment of “Ow, fuck, that hurt,” which is now required to be sung at full blast when you attend a Jeffrey Lewis show in the near future. The Even More Freewheelin Jeffrey Lewis will be out on March 21st via Don Giovanni.

Rattle Share Ritual Video

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Nottingham’s drumming duo, Rattle, have a new record coming out on February 28th, and their latest single, which is the album’s opener, is as hypnotic as it’s title would indicate. They quickly settle into their musical groove, offering up eerie vocal notes that echo and then disappear into the air, perhaps a nod to the track’s influence, the Boleskin House in Scotland. Things operate in a similar territory through the first minute, until a verse enters with the refrain “a part of who you are” rings out. They begin to add more texture, working in cymbals as well as the vocals to the tune, fleshing things out beyond five minutes. You can grab their Encircle LP via Upset the Rhythm on February 28th.

New Video from FACS

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In a world where immediacy seemingly comes off as the most impactful, I’ve been relishing acts like FACS of late, as they tend to offer glimpses of hooks and melody, while turning their backs on the instant gratification. Their latest single operates with these sliding guitar notes warping around snare and cymbal snaps; they soon embrace a bit of melody before opening up the spoken notes of the vocals. As the progress is made, the vocals do get a stab and blast of emphasis, then it all recedes to let the song embrace its warped guitar mingling, then break down into a stretch of creative noise, echoing with tension rather than building walls of sound. It’s a bit more of a pensive approach, and I’m definitely grateful for the core thought process in the craft; look for Wish Defense on February 7th via Trouble in Mind Records.

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