Frog Shares Top of the Pops Var I + Releases New LP

As early members of the Frog Fan Club, we’re contractually obligated to share any and all future Frog pieces. Today, the bands releases 1000 Variations of the Same Song, though I’m not entirely convinced these are all the same song. But, as it’s release day, let’s jam on one of the many great songs, “Top of the Pops Var. I.” When I first heard the song, it was the guitars that sucked me right into the tune, as the repetitive grind was reminiscent of something you’d find on the earliest Pinback records; it was a nice little musical treat, especially when juxtaposed with the high octave notes that hit on the vocal side of the pond. Now, this is just one little sample of the new work, so be sure to stream the whole album HERE; it’s out today via Audio Antihero.

Avery Friedman Announces Debut LP

I’ll cop to the fact that it took me a minute to catch onto this Avery Friedman tune; it trickles in carefully, with a faint heartbeat and ethereal vocals entering from behind. When the vocals came in, I was intrigued, and a few seconds later, the song completely connects, adding in a bit of drum work as things unfold. In and of itself, you’d be clear to say, “sure, but I’ve heard it before,” and perhaps that’s fair. But, at the 1:38 mark, there’s this beautiful feedback buzz coursing through, and then the bottom falls out, hurtling you into this beautiful dreamland of pop magnificence. It’s a reminder that the best things come to those who wait, and if you wait until April 18th, you can grab New Thing from Friedman’s label Audio Antihero.

Magana Releases Bad News EP

Jeni Magana‘s Teeth caught us off-guard, displaying the craftsmanship of a talented artist whose often spent her time buoying other people’s works. The Bad News EP fits perfectly into that narrative, with the opening track a brilliant pop track that lets the vocals drift, and while they embrace the dreamiest realms of her voice, there’s also this little textural bounce that comes from a some woodwind instrument; I loved the build in that opening number, and it sets up the concept as this album serving as that middle spot between the coldness at the end of Winter and the blossoming of early Spring buds. Stream the entirety of Magana‘s new EP below!

Frog Share Mixtape Liner Notes Var. VII

Grog brought a lot of success and praise to New York outfit Frog, so how do you follow that up? Well, you release a record titled 1000 Variations on the Same Song, one of which you get to hear below. This one lives in a sort of folk-rock adjacent warehouse, like the makings of an early Modest Mouse demo, particularly as they use the banjo as dominant musical element here. But, the chorus it’s some super high notes, dropping in the range like some sort of mega pop star; it adds a layer that you’ve come to expect from Frog recordings, taking your expectations of indie rock and stretching them to wherever the wind will blow. Audio Antihero will drop the 1000 Variations… on February 14th.

Ciao Malz Releases Gold Rush

Malia DeLaCruz and her project Ciao Malz might not be a household name just yet, but I think the latest single from her forthcoming EP displays a lot of risks within the confines of the songwriter genre. Claiming interests that are equal parts and Men I Trust, there’s definitely a bit of a pop hipness in the way Malia spins some of her syllable work; it reminds me of a young Amber Coffman, though the relaxed casualness in her performance sort of renders it an anomaly in the current scene. Really think you’re going to want to spend time with Safe Then Sorry, which drops today via Audio Antihero.

Friday Album Streams: Laughing, Lowmoon, and More

It’s Friday, which is the standard for release day, so I wanted to give you some delicious treats for you to taste while you’re going through your day. There’s some great new full-lengths, a shout out I missed last week for Royal Headache and a few more obscure pieces you’re not going to find anywhere but here! So, jump below, stream what you love, skip what you don’t, and we’ll see you again next week.

Brother of MondayHumdinger (Self-Release)

LaughingBecause It’s True (Meritorio Records)

Royal HeadacheLive in America – (What’s Your Rupture)

LowmoonMonochrome (Safe Suburban Home)

My Best Unbeaten BrotherPessimistic Pizza (Audio Antihero)

Max Blansjaar Shares Like a Bad Dream + Drops False Comforts

Today, Max Blansjaar celebrates the release of his brand new record, False Comforts, which we’ve covered pretty extensively on this site. But, before you go jump off and listen, Max wanted to offer one more tease, enticing you to get the full listen on today. There’s something about Blansjaar that exudes confidence; he’s able to coolly deliver each line with stated indifference, just letting the track’s natural charm draw you into the fray. In a way, there’s a lot on this song, and the whole record that remind me of Jeffrey Lewis, offering up classic pop styles that just feel slightly left of center, just enough to make it feel like you’re rooting for the outsider. False Comforts can be streamed HERE.

My Best Unbeaten Brother Share Extraordinary Times

When My Best Unbeaten Brother popped onto my radar back in February, I knew I liked it, but was certainly interested to see where the band would go as they moved forward. Well, they’ve quickly become one of my favorite new acts, on the backs of another rad single playing below. It opens in what I kind of consider a come-hither finger wag; the softly spoken lyrical style with a bending guitar line beckons you into the track. Then backing vocals build texture just as the drums snap into their role. Suddenly, the guitars take on a different, distorted tone, almost swinging from side to side. And as if you were getting used that, one of the Ben’s ramps up his vocal delivery, frantically delivering line after line as it was the last thing he might ever say. Everything is catchy and crunchy, and there’s even a bit of Morrissey slander. Earnest pop rock of the best should have everyone in love with this lot. Pessimistic Pizza will be out on June 28th via Audio Antihero.

Magana Releases Teeth LP

Spending the last few years on the road with Mitski and Lady Lamb has clearly helped Jeni Magana find her footing as a songwriter, as Teeth, sounds like a statement of an artist stepping into their own light. The album single, “Break Free,” premiered here on ATH, and I found it an intoxicating number filled with synths that match of with Magana‘s powerful vocals. While that was clearly an upbeat number, there’s such diversity on the whole of Teeth that it feels like Jeni can do no wrong. Take the opening track “Garden,” which feels folk influenced then it pushes right into the bold bravado of “Beside You” in the following tune. “Girl in Chains” definitely has this aura of reclaiming power, perhaps alluding to the theme of Teeth and Jeni Magana claiming this musical space as her own. Stream the entirety of the LP below, courtesy of Audio Antihero.

New Tune from My Best Unbeaten Brother

I’m pretty picky when it comes to long musical intros on rock songs; I’m teacher of 13 year olds, so a majority of my time is a rush. But, when I pressed play on the newest single from UK outfit My Best Unbeaten Brother I just felt like this was the track for me today. Something in the song is growling at you instantly; the guitar lines have this edge to them that immediately has you on edge…the anticipation builds for that whole first minute. Then you’ve the seemingly spoken vocal delivery that works through the track as the guitars stab and poke through your speakers; it’s this riotous bit of ramshackle rock n’ roll that’s perfectly balanced to rip through your speakers. We expect a debut LP from the band later this year via Audio Antihero.

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