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Good Morning Drop Two New Singles

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It seems like our pals in Melbourne based Good Morning have been a mainstay on these pages for many years now and we always eagerly await new music from the band. Imagine the excitement when today we got word of not one, but two new singles as part of a new double release through their label Polyvinyl. The first track, “dog years,” features that familiar, jangly sound from the lads while the second track “queen of comedy,” is a more somber and mellow tune. Somehow both compliment each other beautifully.

And hey! Good Morning are coming to Austin later this month with Frankie Cosmos at Mohawk. Tickets are available now.

More from Feeling Small

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It seems like every week we get to open up a delicious treat from Feeling Small, the solo project of Chase Weinacht. This song, perhaps, has Chase returning ever so slightly to where we first encountered him in Marmalakes, building this heavy brood that seems like it could erupt at any moment, splashing into this piece of bombast. But, it’s held back, holding tight to the tension that pulls you inside; Weinacht’s voice is recorded perfectly by local engineer Michael Landon, balancing the intimacy atop that tense ascent. All of it smashes to a close, a cleansing of sorts that lets us sit whilst we await the next piece in Feeling Small puzzle.

TVs Daniel Preps Never Change

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Daniel Fried has been one of our favorite artists in the Austin scene, playing with Bad Sports and leading Video, but as of late, he’s been focusing on TVs Daniel. The group will be dropping a new LP, Never Change, in just a few weeks, so I wanted to put it on people’s radar outside of our fair city. There’s definitely a bit of a pop tilt in the songwriting on the singles below, though Fried’s past breathes a bit of tenacity into hook-laden rock n’ roll. You’re guaranteed to have a bit of fun, and still walk away feeling like you’re tough as nails; look for the record on September 22nd.

MoonKill Share Murderhouse Single

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MoonKill are a fairly new Austin act on the scene, coming at us with the promise that they live somewhere in the world darkened punk realms where all things Danzig are held sacred. There’s an early single from their The Kong Sessions EP that feels as if its channeling the Misfits, but this new tune has the feel of a slightly more metal tinged go, particularly in the way the guitars seem to be descending and ascending in various scales. Even within the confines of the howls and growls, there’s something in the band that feels very much like you’re driving West on I-10 in an old Cadillac with your hair blowing from beneath your cowboy hat…basically Danzig fronting Clutch…and I’m not mad at that! The group celebrate their forthcoming release with a show on September 15th at 13th Floor, accompanied by My Education and more!

Motorsports Release Saddles in Mind EP

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Austin had a good week last week, in my book, and another act that deserves a few extra ears is Motorsports, who just dropped their Saddles in Mind EP. I think if you spend the right amount of time with it, you’ll find the band equal parts Parquet Courts and equal parts Ought…you’ll also likely hear some Byrne-esque vocals and some hardcore tendencies, all of which have them brandishing a sound that can be as dangerous as it is thought-provoking. The whole of the listen is packed with frantic energy, pushing rhythmic post-punk through your speakers with the perfect amount of growl. Go ahead and jam the whole of this new EP!

Daily Worker Shares Look to the Light Video, Releases Melancholia EP

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Earlier this year, former Cotton Mather guitarist Harold Whit Williams brought us Autofiction under his Daily Worker moniker, but not one to rest on his laurels, he’s already had a few EPs drop, including the release of Melancholia today. With said release, Harold sent us over a video for stunner “Look to the Light,” a track that plays with hints of Americana and jangling guitar notes. It’s one of those songs that tugs at the moment, begging us to try and find glimmers of positivity in the world around us. The video accompaniment moves back and forth between nostalgic footage and black/white video of Harold and his guitar. You should take a moment today to spend time with Melancholia; you can stream it all HERE.

Feeling Small Share Arizona Driveway

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Over the last few months, our friend Chase Weinacht from Marmalakes has offered us glimpses of what’s to come with his Feeling Small project. But, from my meaningless perch, this might be one of the most striking tunes he’s penned. Cleary, Chase’s voice can absolutely carry a tune, with or without accompaniment, but the stark nature of this performance places his sincerity and strength in the forefront. Light percussive touches and a hint of backing vocals carefully tiptoe around the guitar notes, all of it just giving enough lift to the tune as each note hangs, echoing in my ears for the time being…and perhaps yours as well.

Sundozer Share Double Single

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Sundozer quickly amassing a collection of great songs, not to mention great musicians in their line-up; the newest singles feature Danny Reisch on percussion. Speaking of those new tracks, they’re taking their gloomy post-punk tones and spinning them in this glittery pop fashion. On “Charmed,” the bass bubbles as these little shimmering crystals fall into your ears; I love the way there’s these little syllabic punches delivered in the vocals on this tune too during the verses. There’s this great little turn before the 2 minute mark that opens up the song to this more vast vibe that stretches into a stabbing guitar piece atop the bass line. “100 Lives” has a different pulse to it, something that feels naturally frantic and energized. I love how the project keeps the mood circling about here, whilst still capable of kicking in some energy around those quick little jangles. One of my favorite ATX acts, so keep an ear out.

Genuine Leather Share Genuine Love

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For almost ten years we’ve been throwing support by the shapeshifting styles of Chris Galis and Genuine Leather. While the early work of the band had Chris working with friends from the Austin scene, his later work reflects a bit more of a pop focus. Still, he’s always known his way around a huge hook, and that won’t change when he releases the Genuine Pleasure EP. I love the way this one slides in instantly, filling your ears with this sleek synthetic dreaminess; it puts the song in the current bedroom pop mold, only with a bit more bravado. Digging into the chorus, you can hear a bit of a funky R&B guitar slide, adding texture and style to the tune, clearly an indicator of how much time and dedication Galis put into his work for the LP. Think of acts like Tame Impala or Phoenix, sprinkling in just a bit more modern pop attitude. Genuine Pleasure is going to please a lot of ears on September 29th via The Animal Farm.

Single Lash Announce Ladida

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I’ve been screaming from the ATH mountaintop about Single Lash years; they’ve been one of the only true gothic leaning bands in town…and they’re just absolutely huge live. With news of Ladida hitting, I really couldn’t wait to have some time to press play, and sit with the weight of this tune. There’s this heavy resonance here, with the band’s patience paying off huge dividends as it lets you just soak in the vast depths; I feel like its the musical equivalent of a late night bubble bath by candlelight. Rodolfo’s drumming is stellar, pounding out those machine gun fills, and Nicolas’ voice continues to mature with time, giving me chills when he delivers the line “ooh, what times is it there” with a faint quiver. They release Ladida on October 13th!

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