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Last Week’s Jams (8.11 – 8.15)

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It was a pretty busy week on my end, heading back into the school room and what not, but lots of great music making its way to our ears. Kicking it off with one of my favorite tracks of the year, with the latest single from Sorry, but then moves in to hear our friends I Was a King dabbling in the softer side of power-pop. Plus, the folks at Skep Wax and Slumberland keep pumping out the hits with new music from The Cords and Telephone Numbers. Really excited for you to hear the newest single from Austin’s Living Set too, if you missed it by accident; there’s another Austin act in there too named the Point, you might want to check if you’re into stretching your musical brain! Click play and see what’s up.

Alexei Shishkin Releases Ode to Carl Dennis

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While utilizing a different on Good Times, the songwriting capabilities of Alexei Shishkin are still quite evident on his new single, “Ode to Carl Dennis.” It was another one of the songs that took shape over a four day span with songwriting partner Bradford Krieger, with the musical composition coming earlier before applying the lyrics upon review. I love the up and down rise of the vocals matching the way the song seems to kind operate like a car going up and down a series of hills, hitting high notes, rolling down then back up again. A little directional change hits the song around the 1 minute and 2:20 mark, and that special little plot twist serves as a diversion in Alexei’s craft. If you’re looking to see what four days of improvisation sounds like, give Good Times a listen on September 5th via Run Defense.

Last Week’s Jams (7.21 – 7.25)

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My summer vacation is about to wrap up, so I’ve been trying to cram as much rock n’ roll into the site as I can, and I feel like nearing 30 new songs is a pretty solid outing. There was new stuff from ever-present acts like Gregor, Cate Le Bon, Giant Day and more. Plus, there were some brand newish acts popping up on the scene that I think are certainly worth everyone’s time: The Cords and the Cindys, both UK outfits oddly enough. Some ATX love for Stella and the Very Messed and the Wild Kindness both dropping new tunes. Plus, there are several slow burns that will space out the listen, so you’ve got almost two hours of last week’s jams to enjoy!

Alexei Shishkin Shares Tika Taka (2006)

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I really love the approach that Alexei Shishkin took on his latest track, and perhaps on the entirety of his new record, Good Times. He worked on the musical arrangement and structure with songwriting partner Brad Krieger, building the song entirely before adding lyrical content. When lyrics time came about, he worked on the spot, improvising the storytelling in its own fashion. For instance, those of you who are football fans will note the nod to the style of play for many a Barcelona team…and in 2006, I remember them deservedly beating Arsenal…something B.Gray and I always love to see. So dig in, marvel at the concept and prep for Alexei’s new album, which drops on September 5th.

Alexei Shishkin Announces Good Times

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Spent last night at a bar called Good Times, so waking up to the announcement of a new record from Alexei Shishkin of the same name seems serendipitous. And, with that announcement comes this great tune, filling us in on the promise of Alexei’s forthcoming work. He’s operating with the perfect balance, if you ask me, as the track carefully plods in with some light notes, setting the backdrop for the tune. He fills that in with a bit of a bolder noise, pushing the sonic level way up high in a way that reminds me of a modern twist on some of the early Grandaddy LPs. Good Times will be released by Rue Defense on September 5th.

Last Week’s Jams (4.29 – 5.3)

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Well, I somehow managed to break the streak! This week we only have 23 songs to offer instead of the customary 28 per that last four weeks! Alas, I was sick, so were my kids, and a few of the tunes weren’t streaming. So, what did we cover? The good stuff. I was blown away and waxing nostalgic with the new Royal Headache announcement and accompanying single. It was good to see acts like Oh Boland, Neutrals and Stephen’s Shore give me my pop goodies. Plus, Austin powerhouses Urban Heat and Font were out there backing up hype with great new singles. Oh, and did you catch out great Rock n’ Recipe feature with R.E. Seraphin? Well, there’s still plenty to digest below, so enjoy yourselves!

Alexei Shishkin Shares Bermuda Single

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Alexei Shishkin has decided that 2024 will be the year he just keeps writing and writing; he’s already released Dagger this past February, and is now on the way to release Open Door Policy this summer. Today, we’re offering you “Bermuda,” which has Shishkin offering up a bit of twang and a sprinkle of stomp that feels like a canoe race around some tropical island. Personally, I love how Shishkin just completely avoids tradition by ignoring the chorus moment; it feels like its in there musically, but he leaves it lyric free to kind of lock in the overall feel of the song, both nostalgic and exploratory. If, like me, you’re a fan of Alexei’s work, keep an eye out for his 10th LP, Open Door Policy, out June 28th via Candlepin Records.

Enjoying the New Alexei Shishkin

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As much as we wish we could cover it all, you’re bound to miss a thing here or there, which is why I wanted to be sure you checked in on the latest release from Alexei Shishkin. Despite Shishkin’s known allegiance to the Doug Martsch songwriting academy, I really think he’s stretched himself into some territory that puts him nearer towards the likes of Jeffrey Lewis or Calvin Johnson, especially if you take the single below as an example. It’s got this DIY aesthetic that you’ll pick up on immediately, but the wordplay and wit has this subtle charm that should keep you coming back to Goodbye Sunrise.

Good Vibes from Alexei Shishkin

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alexeiIf at some point today you need a few minutes to yourself to just look out the window and let your mind drift, I suggest you play this new single from Alexei Shishkin as you do it. It’s a pretty soft moment, but one that really provides the mood for searching for a moment for inner piece. At times, it’s almost as if Alexei is hiding his voice in the mix, allowing it to be just another emotional tool within the confines of the track itself. Just as you feel yourself immersed fully within the song, it fades out. You’re rested, you’re ready for the day. You should also be ready for his new album, Yucca Street, being put out by Forged Artifacts on February 19th.

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Have You Heard the New Alexei Shishkin

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alexeiA few weeks ago we talked to you about the new Forged Artifacts artist Alexei Shishkin, and now we’ve got yet another tune to really get you inside the songwriter’s head.  On the latest single Alexei seems to turn his focus into the lyrical content, lamenting the loss of a life near the ocean.  It’s interesting when you put that next to our modern world where we’re all seemingly too caught up to catch a breath, so I can empathize with Shishkin’s longing for a slower pace to life. Take a listen and look for The Dog Tape to appear in April.

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