Last Week’s Jams (4.3 – 4.7)

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There was a ton of great music dropping last week, which seems to be the norm for this Spring…not that we mind one bit. I tried to give some love to our Austin friends like Jana Horn and Letting Up Despite Great Faults, who both dropped new releases…and new tunes from Batty Jr. and Born Twins too, so keeping the ATX alive. It was good to hear new stuff from Estonia’s Pia Fraus, who’ve always crafted great landscape shoegaze. New stuff from Cindy and Beach Fossils wasn’t a bad way to slide into the week either, but we closed it out with a fun feature between My Favorite and Holy Wire. Check it all out.

Fatal Jamz Drop Cult Star

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I didn’t have a ton of time, but I absolutely couldn’t resist posting this seductive Fatal Jamz tune that just dropped today. It’s a synth pop croon performance for the ages, part nostalgia, but every bit stepping into the present; especially when the chorus slides into the picture, toying with the song’s structure. There’s something in this that also feels like a nod to Pet Shop Boys, which occurs right when the song sets up that aforementioned chorus, ultimately leaving with this delectable little morsel of pop that you’ll be devouring all day long. Whether you choose to dance alone in the dark or drive down that lonesome highway, this song should be on the stereo.

My Favorite x Holy Wire — Remix + Interview

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Late last year, My Favorite released the Tender is the Nightshift EP, which featured the standout tune, “Blues for Planet X.” Little did we know that the artist behind the music had other ideas in plan, including a remix by Austin musician Holy Wire, as well as a getting to know you piece from both the artists. They reached out to ask us if we’d be inclined to share, and of course we jumped at the chance! So, if you’re looking for your everyday Bandcamp stream, you can jump right HERE. We’ve also got the great video for the tune streaming below too!

After the jump, you can check out the interview piece run by Michael Grace Jr and Alain Paradis! It’s filled with humor and insight into both artists and their work.

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Sam Zalta Shares Altar Single

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I love coming across a tune from an artist unknown that just blows your hair back, in whatever fashion that may be. This Sam Zalta track did just that, though a few of you might know Sam as a touring member of Bambara. It’s sort of this ritualistic ballad, feeling like you’re walking into some room filled with cloaked figures and candlelit pathways (Ed. note–I wrote this before looking at the album art–don’t hate me). But, where the song bursts into this more euphoric shape is where I really found the love, as it contrast the moment of shimmering beauty with the heavy weight of the song’s verse, particularly when there’s one file explosion near the song’s end. I’m a sucker for a song that mixes dynamic juxtaposition with such ease, so definitely putting Memento Mori on my radar for its May 12th release date.

Knife Girl Share Eat You Alive

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Having received tons of praise last year with the release of Uniform, Finland’s pop mastermind Knife Girl return with this pulsating pop hit. There’s something kind of oddball about it, particularly in some of the vocal tones, but you can’t deny that turning this up doesn’t just get your body shaking and grooving as you listen through. The song throws out the concept of love in favor of giving into that animalistic lust, which definitely is the vibe you get from this song. I love my pop music upbeat and out there, so thankfully Knife Girl is still giving us those hits. Thanks to Soliti for putting this on our radar.

Letting Up Despite Great Faults Release Crumble EP

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This can be filed under the pile of stuff I should have posted days ago, as I’m always going to be a huge supporter of local faves Letting Up Despite Great Faults, who just dropped their Crumble EP on Tuesday. After returning last year with IV, the band are really on a roll, almost feeling like they’re hitting their peak, so to speak. They open with this dreamed-out stomp on “The Do-Over,” with Annah on lead vocals providing that sort of ethereal mentality to the sound. Personally, I love the record’s “Richochet” tune, as it started off with this heavy groove that reminded me of the early days when I fell in love with that post-punk sound…like late 80s New Order and Cure record. It’s a little treat for fans, but let’s hope they can continue this rad songwriting push!

Smalltalk Share UR Letter

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Georgia’s Smalltalk is a project that’s new to my radar, but I’m pretty sure there’s a lot of folks out there that would be interested in the projects sound. My first run through I was definitely attracted to the sharp jangling guitar work, set against a background of fuzziness that created this sort of upbeat brand of shoegaze. Songwriter Andrew Keith plays it smart, leaving his voice low in the mix, which forces the listener to really invest in order to get the song’s melodic rewards. Felt like this was a great way to jump into a Thursday morning. You’ll find this hit on the band’s new Rosemary EP.

7ebra Release Done with the Day Video

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When I caught 7ebra during SXSW part of their charm was the dynamic between the twins; I hadn’t really heard anything aside from the lead single, so the performance was more impacting. But, with a new single here, I’m starting to realize what my subconscious already knew. When you press play below, the song seems to begin fairly simply, a vocal and a strum pushing on; there are some slight backing vocals too. Just as you start to settle in, the duo begin to add in their little textural flourishes like the notes from the keys hiding just beneath. A steadied beat enters too, and the whole song begins to swell and wrap around you, as if you’re an insect caught in a web, with the band playing the role of the spider, wrapping you in their silky pop. Need to be enchanted? Bird Hour is out May 5th via PNK SLM.

Cola Share Keys Down If You Stay

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Part of me wanted to ignore this new Cola tune, as I was frustrated by certain cut and paste tactics running amok in the “industry,” but ultimately, I’ve been a pretty avid Tim Darcy fan, so I couldn’t imagine just packing it all up and ignoring it. I mean, how can one ignore the deliciousness of those angular guitar cuts? Even with the sharpness, the song’s melodic core doesn’t ever seem far away, gradually radiating this natural coziness. It’s nice to hear Darcy toying with his delivery, as per usual, holding back on various syllables to see if he can catch you singing along; I can even hear some of his more frantic tendencies in the song’s later moments, albeit, subdued just a bit. Try it on, and thanks to Fire Talk for keeping this band going!

Estrella del Sol Announces Figura de Cristal

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You all know how much I love Mint Field, having extensively covered the band and caught them when they’ve made it up to Austin, so I’m really excited to hear the new solo project of Estrella del Sol. Today she announces a new solo effot with this drifting bit of ambient pop music. A heavy synth note rings on, with discordant strings and vocal samples hanging thinly in the air; they’re quickly pushed to the background, as if we’ve added another dye to the mixture, with Estrella del Sol’s vocals serving to push the pieces to the background. Slight little guitar twinkles hang in the air while the song fades out via atmospheric notes; it’s quite the calming sensation, like watching sands of drip slowly through an hourglass until there’s nothing left. The new album, Figura de Cristal is out June 30th via Felte Records.

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