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Another Hit From Topographies

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Bay area band Topographies released one of my favorite tunes late last year and they don’t appear to be slowing down as we enter 2024. Yesterday the band dropped this dark wave inspired new tune called “Chain of Days” and it just had to be shared with you all. It builds on the heavy synth sound and washed out guitar sound from previous releases and is sure to build buzz for the upcoming full length. Dig it below.

Topographies new album entitled Interior Spring is outon February 2nd viaDark Entries.Pre-orders are live now.

 

Topographies Share Night Sea

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We’re nearing that end of year time in the ATH offices, but of course we still have time to sneak in some jams before the end of the year. Topographies out of San Francisco certainly want to be considered for year end list praise with a new single like this one, “Night Sea.” It’s a super dark wave, meets industrial sort of tune with very subtle hints of bright synths to give it some stellar pop vibes. Normally this might be an IT Department tune. Today it’s for us all.

Topographies will release a new album entitled Interior Spring on February 2nd via Dark Entries. Pre-orders are live now.

Blues Lawyer Share Have Nots Video

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It’s been a handful of months since Blues Lawyer dropped their All in Good Time LP, so why not just jump right on into the next bit of rock n’ roll? The band just announced a new 7″ for Dark Entries, and with that, they’ve got an accompanying video to get you excited. You’ll hear a constant drive from the guitar, with one ringing out for the song’s entirety, discordantly knifing its way in the distance. Still, the band’s bread and butter has always been to take those heavy edges and sweeten them, which is easily accomplished in the way the band combine vocals, mixing in this sugary sweetness. Also, there’s something about this track that totally reminds me of that Coyote Shivers tune atop Empire Records, only more dangerous! Sight Gags on the Radio drops on September 29th.

Blues Lawyer Drop Make Up Video

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I immediately fell in love with the pounding rhythm of the latest Blues Lawyer hit, set as the background against this perfect crystalline pop vocal. Once it hooked me, it didn’t let go, adding in a little bit of extra sweetness by tossing in these dual vocal harmonies as the guitars go jangle in an almost 80s cinematic fashion. It’s a whole lot of fun, played best at high volumes, and they top it off with a nice little homage to Monty Python for the visual accompaniment. If you’re not listening to Blues Lawyer, you’re not doing it right; their new LP All in Good Time is out on Friday via Dark Entries.

Blues Lawyer Drop Video for Nowhere to Go

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The Bay Area, for me, is one of the hottest musical commodities in the States at the moment; it seems like every band is just dropping hit after hit. Blues Lawyer are no different, with this quick burst of fuzzy pop to rock you right out of your seats. Pounding drums melt with these angular riffs, both rushing through the gates from the instant you press play. The chorus hits with this powerful little emphatic stomp, briefly, then running right back out the door with that driving rhythm; we’re all in a hurry out there. It’s an infectious vocal delivery that certainly makes the song’s darker subject matter seem sunny and bright…like only the best pop can do. If you’re digging it, grab All in Good Time from Dark Entries on February 17th.

Dark Entries Re-Issue Ski Patrol

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skiDark Entries is probably one of the most exciting record labels around, though they deal largely in reissues.  But, those releases always unearth incredible bands I’ve only heard mentioned in whispers of the past.  Their latest release will be an anthology from the UK’s Ski Patrol.  You’ll hear an  post-punk feel that was popularized by bands like Gang of Four, but there’s also a few songs on this release that show how far the group pushed things, incorporating the Jamaican influences of Britain at the time they were working (1979-82).  You can pick up Versions of a Life on April 15th, but for now listen to their hit “Agent Orange”

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Advanced Techno from Cute Heels

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cuteheelsI’m starting to come around the accepting a lot of the modern world of electronica.  I suppose my earliest exposure came via the rave scene of the mid 90s, so I was always reluctant, but I’m really enjoying the progressive nature of what can be accomplished via advances in technology.  Cute Heels is the project of Victor Lenis, who resides in Belgium, though he was raised in Bogota, Colombia.  I like the sterility that’s steadily lurking in the background, and despite the fact that the song is pretty steady, I sort of feel that there’s this driving tension that’s pushing the song forward.  If this is your style you can pick up his first album, Spiritual, from Dark Entries on April 1st.

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