Body of Light Share Bitter Reflection

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I recently posted about their full on new wave synth jam that harkens to earlier Depeche Mode or Japan. With the title track to their upcoming release Bitter Reflection, Body of Light goes with a movie soundtrack darkly introspective ballad, catching me completely off guard. The video features James Duval that you may recognize from Donnie Darko. Is it a step too far into nostalgia or glorious indulgence?

Body of Light will be in town as part of Oblivion Access on a day show bill with Drab Majesty and Choir Boy.

The Lost Days Share Gonna Have to Tell You

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I felt like you deserved a treat in the middle of your week, so I opted for this nice little track from the Lost Days, which is the project of Sarah Rose Janko and Tony Molina. Earlier this year, the duo dropped their stellar album In the Store via Speakeasy Studios SF, and now we’ve got the video treatment for “Gonna Have to Tell You.” In this track, you can hear how Sarah is the perfect accompaniment for Tony Molina; his songwriting doesn’t seems perfectly suited for her, and if I’m honest, they seem to share some tonal similarities…so it’s all the more charming. Grab a copy HERE.

Johanna Heilman Shares No Tomorrows Track

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I was really blown back by Johanna Heilman‘s opening single from When We Were Electric, and now, there’s an equally haunting number popping up on the debut LP. There’s an openness in this track’s songwriting, which I think has definitely benefitted the single, leaving this great wide open space for Heilman. Her performance is so moving that I had to be sure that it was in your ears immediately; there are just some tunes that you feel deep in your soul, and this is surely one of them. When We Were Electric is shaping up to be a magnificent listen; it drops on June 30th.

Life Strike Drop Downwinders Single

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I have no idea how you write about something some harmful and make it seem so beautiful and fun, but here we are with the latest from Life Strike. The band have based their latest single on those exposed to areas of nuclear testing, yet somehow they manage to make it seem like something we all want to cheer. Now, I’m not trying to diminish those horrors, but there’s just something about this track that screams for high volume and fist pumping; there’s an urgency in those sharp guitar licks that will have you banging your head and singing at the top of your lungs. Honestly, this is one of those songs that stays with you, and I can’t wait to hear Peak Dystopia, out July 14th via Bobo Integral.

Obligatory Teenage Fanclub Post

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Yesterday there was news that Teenage Fanclub would be releasing a fresh record, and since I’m late to the party and you likely already heard the single, we’ll start our day here. Now, perhaps this is a bit of a stretch, but as someone who was raised by a hippie, this feels like this is the Grateful Dead season of the band. The melodies, which have always been brilliant, seem to take on this more almost pastoral sensation, with the whole group sort of riding on this locomotive rhythm guitar. Sure, there’s the lead guitar sliding in here and there in its own slithery manner, but I promise you, if you slid this track in a remastered version of Workingman’s Dead, it wouldn’t be out of place. Their new album, Nothing Lasts Forever, is out on 9.22 via Merge Records.

ATH DJ Night & Market @ Oddwood (5/25)

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Your friendly ATH crew has been booking all sorts of Vinyl DJ nights around town recently and Oddwood Brewing on the East Side has turned into one of our favorite spots to spin. This Thursday the crew will once again be set up at the brewery with all kinds of fire and heat emanating from the speakers. And as you know, our team plays only vinyl with no need for fancy streaming platforms. Sets by @nathanlankford, @photobriangray, and @djrayray_ath. Kicking off at 5pm and going till they tell us to leave (8 or 9ish).

While you enjoy the tunes and a cold one, you can also shop the new record and clothing stock from @DJRayRay_ath. Come on by and make a night of it.

Sea Lemon Share New Single Cellar

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Seattle based artist Natalie Lew left a lasting impression on us during SXSW this year with her new recording project known as Sea Lemon. Sometimes booked between loud and noisy acts, it was hard to full get a hold on the tunes, but we could tell something special was brewing with the young artist. Her new single “Cellar” shows these hints of delicate sounds mixed with dreamy, airy vibes which first caught our attention back in March. This is sure to be the jumping off point for more great tunes to come this year.

Sea Lemon will be joining Hatchie on select dates on the west coast this fall. Tickets here.

Faunas Release Avid Single

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Having started out as a loud bit of punk, it seems Faunas have now settled into their shoes, willing to lean into all sides of their songwriting abilities as they prep Paint the Birds. There’s definitely not still a bit of punk remnants on the way the guitars continue to climb in this tune, but you’d most likely file this under warmed guitar pop vibes. All the vocal notes are perfectly smoothed, almost like they’re channeling Stevie Nicks at points, but I keep getting stuck on the guitars. They open the tune, then hang behind the voice, sort of weaving this intricate fabric that definitely elevates each rhythmic note of the verses. If you’re digging, Paint the Birds is out on June 20th.

XDS Announce Bicycle Ripper

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I honestly do not know too much about XDS, other than the band formerly known as Experimental Dental School has a new LP coming from Mt. St. Mtn., one of my most trusted musical resources. They’ve titled their new album Bicycle Ripper, which for some reason made me want to describe this as the soundtrack to the old Nintendo classic, Paperboy. It has that natural sort of slow movement, with little accented flares here and there, like when you hit the mailbox just perfectly, or have to dodge that barking dog. It’s an oddity of sorts, but in the most captivating fashion. If you’re looking to take your noise pop and really get it out there, then might I suggest you try this on for size? Bicycle Ripper drops on June 16th.

Twine Share My God Single

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Please do not let those gentle string pieces opening this Twine track fool you; there’s a danger lurking, hanging just on the edge of those discordant guitar licks in the background. Listening to this Aussie outfit reminds me of this sort of sweet spot between Frightened Rabbit and Cursive; it has this quality that borders on both strikingly beautiful and explosive at the same time. But, just as easily as they can explode through your speakers, they can pull it all back and keep the vibe succinct so you’re constantly being pulled bag and forth, like a tug-o-war between light and dark. You know, just another exciting outfit from Australia, courtesy of Kitty Records.

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