Will Graefe Shares Coral Court Motel

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There’s been countless imitators since the passing of Elliott Smith, but Brooklyn songwriter Will Graefe is one of a handful that really feels like he’s approximating Smith’s star. Most of that revolves around Graefe’s vocals; they carry that fragility that almost shatters your heart just by listening. It doesn’t hurt that there’s some vocal accompaniment by the always mesmerizing Katie Von Schleicher, adding a nice little texture to this track. The one difference here is that the unfolding of this song seems to allow for a little bit of solace, lifting spiritually as the tune reaches its latter half. You’ll find this tune on Marine Life, Will’s new LP dropping on April 30th.

Colin Miller Announces Hook EP

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There’s a certain brand of artist that make you feel like you’re capable of penning your own heartfelt songs, and on Colin Miller is one such artist. Sitting here listening to the lead single from the forthcoming Hook EP, and I feel like I could sit down and write something as strikingly beautiful and personal as this; I’d record it on a 4 track, giving just a faint hint of tape hiss that establishes bedroom intimacy between myself and the listener. Everyone would be charmed and rush to play my songs on repeat, put them on mixes and buy all my stuff on Bandcamp Fridays! But alas, that’s just how Colin Miller made be feel, like I could do it too, like I could be in on the craft. But alas I can’t, so I’ll do the next best thing and pick up the new Hook EP from Oof Records on March 19th.

Ski Saigon Announce Debut LP

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Man, I feel like a charmed man today, getting new music from Death of Pop earlier, and now this track from Ski Saigon to boot! The band are crafting this dense post-punk, steadied by a throbbing rhythm section that holds the track up on its back. All the while, the vocals softly whisper to you from behind this wall of shimmering guitar lines that come in and out of focus; it’s strange, feeling like a confessional of sorts shared between two confidantes, swirled about in this cavernous realm of nostalgic pop nods. Ski Saigon Sees the Albatross will be out on Too Good to Be True Records on March 4th.

Death of Pop Share Go Back Single

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We’re about a month away from the release of a new Death of Pop LP, so why not spin that latest single from the James brothers. The band employs these little details that some reason seem to elevate their work above many of their peers, like the steady lite buzz in this tune, like you’re listening to one of your parent’s old records. In a sense, it’s like the dreamier bedroom pop version of Arab Strap, with a larger focus on melody and drenching the listener in electronic pop melodies that criss and cross. It’s like an old school feel, that’s refreshingly current with its dreamy notes. Seconds will be released by Hidden Bay Records and Discos de Kirlian on March 19th.

Tucker Theodore Shares Hollow ft. Midwife

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Being snowed up in your house is a weird feeling; you’re just putting music on loops and staring out the window, or playing, but right now, I’m mostly staring. With that, music like Tucker Theodore‘s has a tendency to get stuck in your head; it has this circular nature, almost creating a pattern to your listening, even where no pattern exists. There are some slow moments of build in here too, letting the noise elements run through your veins, sending little nervous shivers at each little twist and turn. This track appears on Lewiston by the Sea, the new LP via Antiquated Future, out today!

 

Special Friend Share Pastel Video

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The latest single from Special Friend, well, its quite special. It’s a double edged pop affair, with this incredibly charming guitar work that gives it that old school sort of indie pop feel…the sort you’d expect to hear back in the 80s circle of pop. Still, its steadied by this really solitary percussive element, which allows for the song to structure the vocals, which ultimately win you over. I mean, these two voices are so perfectly fitting its hard to imagine either one existing without the other. Plus, just as the ghost on the video has captivated you; the 2:40 mark brings with it this uptick in energy, bringing out this frantic bit of jangling pop that should be played on all your speakers today! Ennemi Commun will be released by Hidden Bay Records/Howlin Banana on March 26th.

The Lodger Return with Cul-de-Sac of Love

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Not going to lie, but I haven’t really thought about The Lodger since their 2010 album Flashbacks, other than the handful of times I toss “The Good Old Days” into a DJ rotation. But, don’t ever let that think that I don’t swoon almost immediately thinking back to all the joy the group brought me…and so many others. Out of nowhere, the band have seemingly popped up with Cul-de-Sac of Love, a brand new record spread across various great labels for the world. The sharp guitar riffs break off somewhere between Orange Juice and New Order, fleshing the song out towards the chorus to add in a more melodic feel to that angular brand of post-punk. My adoration continues, as they continue to impress with their ability to kind of dance that fine line between dance-floor joyousness and swoon indiepop. Just jam, please. This new LP drops on March 12th via We Were Never Boring (in the States).

Marcus Pina Releases You Are the Only One Here EP

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Marcus Pina has lived a blessed life of sorts, touring the world playing music in various acts, from Roky Erikson to John Vanderslice (and more!), but he’s just now offering up his first solo outing, You Are the Only One Here EP. Bits of this collection have been mapped out in Pina’s brain for years, but the quarantine gave him the time to bring all the pieces together. One of my favorite tunes of the collection is the below track, “Great Divide.” It’s got this throbbing bass working, with little elemental atmospherics bubbling up from beneath the song’s surface. I dig how the guitar takes on a heavier focus in the second verse, giving this sort of melodic metal distortion to contrast Marcus’ melodic vocal delivery.

Freedom Fry Share Corde Sensible Single

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LA duo Freedom Fry are preparing the release of their newest record, their first entirely done in French. With that chance definitely comes a shift in focus, with the band drawing on some classic pop sounds from the French scene. The craft of the beats and the bounce of the piano lines has some early Air vibes; they get a big boost from the driving beat too, which guarantees a dose of energy to spin your around. In the vocals you get that dreamy touch that never seems to grow old. I’ll keep you posted with more on the album, but for now, just enjoy a nice kick in the rear to start your day.

Marriage at Nevers Shares When I Hear You Video

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You’ve likely heard me rave about the Lovely Sparrows, the songwriting project of Shawn Jones. But, like many an artists he’s turned his attention to a new project during COVID titled Marriage at Nevers; it’s a collaborative effort with his friend Derek Van Gieson, who has some renown of is own with Fantagraphics. The video alone is worth your 3+ minutes, I assure you; it’s all the work of Van Gieson. Musically, its this rolling blend of soft psychedelia, featuring cascading guitars and a steady rhythmic stomp that inches the song along. There’s a particular guitar sequence that really makes you feel like its dancing demonically around your ear drums, but perhaps I got lost in the visuals! Plus, the entire album features vocals from other sources like Austin artist Dana Falconberry. They’ll release their self-titled album on March 19th!

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