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Rolling Blackout Coastal Fever Return

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The ATH crew have varied tastes here, but one group I think we all love is the Aussie bunch, Rolling Blackout Coastal Fever, who return today with their first new music in years (4 to be exact!). When you encounter the tune, you’ll see it stretching beyond 6 minutes, which may seem like a bit much for a pop song. But, what I love about the group is that when they ride into their long-form you can’t really tell; it’s like time stops and they switch between snaking guitar lines and bright choruses, with each moment being made to feel as if its a patch woven into the fabric of song. For example, fast forward to the 4 minute mark. Really excited to hear new music, and hope its got promise for a future LP!

 

New Music from Vilde

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I know that B.Gray is our resident electronic head, but the work of Vilde has been speaking to me this morning, and with a fresh single out into the world, let’s visit the Aussie artist. On the surface, you get this dense bit of upbeat electronica, using little flashes of ambiance echoing in the tune’s distance; it sets up this contemplative spirit, allowing songwriter Thomas Savage to deliver his message about relishing in the human experience, fighting back against our fears and hesitancy. The uniqueness of his voice draws you into the poetic lines, then your lost in the cavernous maze of his beat work, willingly following one note or another. Be on the lookout for Qualia at Odds, the new LP, in the very near future.

Did You Hear Piggietails Self-Titled LP

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I know for a fact there is at least one person in the world that comes to this site to see what we’re unearthing from the Australian scene, as we love to cover the region’s sound. Piggietails popped up on our radar a few weeks back with a single from their self-titled LP; it reminded me of the the sort of disinterested pop that was coming out of Melbourne in the mid-2010 era. Their album fulfills on all those promises, with various members taking over the role of vocalist, so while the sound might be subtle, the charms change in and out, leaving you with a lasting impression that’ll have you coming back. Personally, I’ve been digging “And I’m Alright” and its circular craft, but that’s just me! Check out Piggietails, courtesy of Spoilsport Records.

Pop Filter Return with Dirt Road Anthem

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The welcome news of a new LP from Pop Filter never hurts anyone over here at ATH, as our history with the band and its members spans over a decade. Throughout those years we’ve marveled at the group’s abilities to interchange songwriters and never lose a sense of themselves, as you can clearly hear in their brand new single. On the new track, they take a sort of railway mentality, running up the tracks with this steady snap of drums, incorporating the whole group for the harmonies that cement the group’s “pop” craftsmanship. This tune appears on the group’s Trade Place Tape, which drops on October 17th via Bobo Integral.

Brand New Track from Speed Week

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You can always count on the music scene in Melbourne to offer up something really tasty, as is the case with a brand new track from Speed Week, who’ve just announced a brand new record. When the bass line walks you into the track with its grumbling tones, it sets you up for these sharp knife cuts from the guitar that slice and stab through the lyrical lines; together, the sounds create this frantic nature that seems as harrowing as it is hook-laden. Speaking of the lyrics, they’re hitting at the mundane, and if I’m being honest, they feel very close to all the work Tim Darcy was dropping in Ought, offering a bit of public discourse in an observational manner. Look for their new Weak Speed LP on October 17th via Endless Recordings.

New Music from People Mover

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Feel like the streets of Australia have been fairly quiet as of late, but we’re happy to report that great pop music is still sailing our way; today it comes at you courtesy of People Mover who just dropped Cane Trash. We’ve got the lead track from the new LP below, delivering a steady guitar pop sound, using crunching riffs to kind of swing into the chorus that changes the vibe momentarily before locking back into the groove. Lu Serigacomi offers up vocals that remind me a lot of Courtney Barnett…sort of disaffected, yet charming in that fashion. This is just one of the gems lurking for you on Cane Trash, so give the whole of the LP a listen!

Another Altai Track

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At this point, we’ve almost heard the entirety of the debut LP from Aussie act Altai, but when you hear this new single, you won’t mind getting another peek under the covers. When it opened, I could certainly hear a little throw-back, those punctuated riffs feel very 80s in their sentiment. But, what I love about this track is the way it begins to twist and turn, changing before you even notice its movement. By the time the drama drops in via the synth lines at the 1 minute mark you’ve already given your soul over to the track, and when it sweeps you away, you’re all the better for it. Back and forth and back into beautiful textured pop with a smoky vocal that should have All At Once on your radar; it drops on October 10th.

Mana Pools Share Idle Thoughts

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The side project of Dumb Things members, Mana Pools, is wasting no time bringing us new music; they sent us “Black and White” at the end of July and here they are again with “Idle Thoughts.” This is the one that feels like a departure from their main gig, as the structure of the tune is more centered around a deep groove, as opposed to guitar work, leading towards more of a clever nod to bedroom pop’s earliest days. That said, the vocal cool that comes through the speaker might be one of my favorite things from this tune; it’s almost like they couldn’t care less, but still want you to swoon. Hoping there’s an LP of these types of jams on the way!

Pleased to Meet You: Mana Pools

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If you have been reading this site for a few months, then you’ve likely already met Mana Pools, at least in some form. The new project is made up of Adam and James of Dumb Things, who released their own excellent Self Help LP this past Spring. Now, they’ve opened a little side-hustle, still featuring the stellar songwriting, albeit with a little bit more subdued vibe…on this first single anyways. This is a campfire stomper, as you can envision a bunch of folks picking up their tools to build some intertwining guitar notes while their buds fill in the space with popping snare hits and squeaks on the harmonica. Personally, I love how the wayward twang has been adopted, and in this form doesn’t feel Western at all. Really excited to hear the rest of Fredrick Street; it comes out on August 29th.

Gregor Announces Milk Thistle Salmon Blush

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Australian artist Gregor has been a regular fixture on our site over the years; he’s released several albums through Chapter Music, but now goes out on his own for the forthcoming Milk Thistle Salmon Blush. As a songwriter, Gregor has mastered the balance between poetry and sound, as his arrangements often times feel like cinematic pieces, crafted to perfectly support the spoken word, as you’ll hear here. This tune has this futuristic pulse, and while it begins slowly, the tune opens up with a more rhythmic sample that begins to create a natural feeling of movement. His goal seems to be commentary on the mixture of the future with our own self-reflection, so keep an eye out for more as we inch towards the October release of the new record.

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