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Last Week’s Jams (4.8 – 4.12)

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Apparently it’s that time of year when I just can’t help myself; I’m going full-time it seems, as we ran 28 brand new tracks this last week, plus some nods to albums we liked that dropped on Friday. We got some fresh premiere activity from the Wesleys and Max Blansjaar, then there were some recent favorites dropping in new stuff like Lightheaded, Neutrals and Autocamper. Me personally, I loved the new Gregor single, and that new CBVB plays into similar territory. This collection of songs, like my own catalog, is pretty random, though we always tend to aim for left of the left of the dial. Stream on.

Amy O Shares Early Days Single

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If you’re looking for a repeat of “Dribble Dribble,” you might want to check your expectations at the door, as “Early Days” provides a different glimpse at Amy O‘s songwriting. Below, you’ll hear a track that opens up carefully, working with Amy’s vocals over a guitar picking that leaves plenty of space for the notes to resonate in the empty space that surrounds you. There’s certainly some textural notes behind the guitar and vocals, providing the necessary bulk that makes the track more than an average tune. Personally, I’m interested in sharing it with my wife, as the track details Oelsner’s mothering journey that began in the early stages of the pandemic, much like my family’s experience, so something we can all relish together…and share with our daughter. Mirror, Reflect is out via Winspear on May 10th.

Last Week’s Jams (3.18 – 3.22)

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After a week where I felt we left our visitors down, due to some musical gather in Austin, we came back with a vengeance this week. We repped some hometown heroes, announcing that Eastside Suicides would be reissuing their debut, along with a new tune from our friends in Blushing. Perennial site favorites Rural France and Red, Pinks and Purples made their usual appearance with fresh tunes for you. I loved new stuff from Winged Wheel and Yea-Ming and the Rumours. Honestly, I don’t think there’s a bad song in this playlist, which duh, we get to hand-pick what we cover. Press play and enjoy.

New Amy O Single

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Yesterday, Amy O. dropped this ridiculously tasty little track, and while it was all over the place, I couldn’t resist throwing my support behind it. Opening up in a bedroom-pop fashion, working with a snappy beat and a driving guitar line, you get that intimate listening experience that like-minded souls will find endearing. Then, at 1:31, the guitars drop into this fuzzy distorted wall, upping the level of the charm, perfectly embracing the promise and hope that Amy talks about in relation to her new record, Mirror, Reflect. Playful and bright, this single has me looking towards that LP; it’s out on May 10th via Winspear.

Amy O Shares “Planet Blue”

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Amy O, out of Bloomington, Indiana, is making the kind of pop tunes that brighten the day. Her honeyed vocals combined with some gritty guitars turn out to be the perfect juxtaposition for a bubbly pop gem. As Amy Oelsner explains, “Planet Blue” is “about recognizing and appreciating the luxury of having space to grieve and feel hard feelings…And how light, silly feelings can sometimes coexist with depression,” which I’ve found is mirrored in the sonic structure of this track. You get the dark and distorted guitars during the chorus and Amy’s light, whimsical vocals to balance it all out. This track is taken from Amy O’s upcoming LP, Shell, which will be out on October 25 via Winspear—preorder it here.

Short But Sweet Video From Amy O

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Amy O has released a new video for her track, “Lavender Night,” which is just the right level of high energy to push you through your Thursday. The song is a brief burst of twee vibes with an undercurrent of grittier lo-fi that pushes through in the electric guitar. The vocals are super sweet and honeyed, riding high in the mix, but the rest of the two minute track is rock and roll. Check out the dancing in the woods/party time video below.

The LP this video/track is taken from,Elastic, is out and available for purchase here.

 

Amy O Is What We Need

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Next week we’ll finally get to hear the entirety of Amy O‘s new album, Elastic, and with that, she’s teased us with another excellent single. There’s something in her songwriting, particularly on this track that reminds me of early Tegan and Sara or Rilo Kiley; it has an innocent vibe, with cutting commentary bubbling beneath the song’s surface. Amy says this was the final track recorded for her new record, so its nice to think of this track as a “final goodbye, until we meet again” moment. We’ll meet again on August 4th when the record is released via Winspear; they’ll also have a limited edition zine Yoko Oh Yes featuring interviews and conversations with female musicians if you pre-order the LP!

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Amy O Has My Attention with New Single

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Amy O is a few months away from the release of her latest album, Elastic, and after spinning this song on repeat for the last few hours, I will fully commit to this release. There’s something in her songwriting, commenting on mundane life amidst gentle guitar lines, that reminds me a great deal of early-era Rilo Kiley. This song, starts off in precisely that manner, though Amy ramps it up by plugging in just before the 1.5 minute mark and blasting off towards the finale. You really can’t deny the inherent joy within this song. Go ahead, play it as much as you want…you want tire of it. Look for her album to drop on August 4th via Winspear.

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