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Bendrix Littleton Shares Final Single from Deep Dark South

September 2, 2020 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Former Bent Denim member Bennett Littlejohn is giving us something really special with his project Bendrix Littleton; the latest single feels like it hits on a personal note, as I’m sure it will for so many out there. I first fell into the song because of its intimate nature, with vocals working softly atop ornate picking; you can also begin to pick up a slight atmospheric buzz in the distance from some keys. That buzz begins to bloom into something more organic and other-worldly at the 2.5 minute mark, kind of quietly rattling your speakers with various textures thrown atop one another. Walking away, I definitely know I’ll take the line “I can’t sit still anymore, don’t feel fulfilled;” feels like the last 6 months of all our lives…or maybe that’s just me. Really looking forward to Deep Dark South; it’s out on September 25th via NNA Tapes.

<a href="http://bendrixlittleton.bandcamp.com/album/deep-dark-south">Deep Dark South by Bendrix Littleton</a>

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Bendrix Littleton Announces Deep Dark South

August 5, 2020 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

You’ve likely heard the work of Bendrix Littleton before, whether it was as one half of Bent Denim, or in the studio with the likes of Hovvdy or Katy Kirby. Today we bring you a new track from the project, another early listen to the work that will appear on Deep Dark South, his new LP for NNA Tapes. This one’s a short whisper, like a quick visit from a dear friend. The guitar notes seems to ravel around your ears, then unravel, while the vocals kind of crawl out from the cavernous depths of the song. I love the way the lyrical content just seems like very matter-of-fact; it’s delivered like quick little notes to a companion. If this is your cup of tea, the full LP drops on September 25th.

<a href="http://bendrixlittleton.bandcamp.com/album/deep-dark-south">Deep Dark South by Bendrix Littleton</a>

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Enjoying This New Bent Denim

March 23, 2018 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Bent Denim is definitely in the ascending stages of their career, with the likes of GFP and Stereogum giving the band consistent coverage, and deservedly. There’s something nostalgic in the sound, something 2000 era Jade Tree fans would’ve definitely adored. The vocals have this fragile earnestness, yet a sense of ebbing longing that captures the emotional appeal necessary to connect with a listener. While clocking in at just under 2 minutes, there’s plenty to digest, plus you can return with ease…and you’ll want to! Town and Country will be out on May 11th.

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