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Another Jeffrey Lewis Single

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Next Friday the new Jeffrey Lewis album will drop for the masses, and before it hits, the label’s shared one more single to entice us, by way of a lyric video. After spending a lot of time this week watching rock n’ roll, Lewis’ style has this warming simplicity; it’s mostly operating with a heavy strum and a light tambourine jangle. His lyricism and distinctive delivery are on full display, with the lyrics rushing through to match the formatting of the video’s lyrical work. The tune is a reminder that adoring fans will be quite pleased when The Even More Freewheelin’ Jeffrey Lewis drops March 21st via Don Giovanni.

Jeffrey Lewis Is Just Fun

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As I listen through the latest single from Jeffrey Lewis, I admire his craft more and more, relishing in the quick wordplay that he works into his latest little pop opus. He covers adulthood here, and whether he’s discussing the hardships, the ultimate settling here is a reminder that the bare essentials of life’s joys can be whittled down to just finding the fun. The songwriting is simplistic, in a sense (obviously I couldn’t pull it off), so you get to look into the great lines he’s put together, or revel in the stop animation utilized to pull this video together. The Even More Freewheeling Jeffrey Lewis will be out on March 21st via Don Giovanni and Blang Records.

Jeffrey Lewis Announces the Even More Freewheelin’ Jeffrey Lewis

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Seems like the perfect time for a new Jeffrey Lewis album, particularly one with this new single/video that reminds us all that we can’t escape shit hitting the fan, no matter how hard we try. The tune is set up with this springing piano bouncing in the background, giving the strum a bit of a punch, all the while Lewis plays with his creative storytelling. It all culminates in the sing-along moment of “Ow, fuck, that hurt,” which is now required to be sung at full blast when you attend a Jeffrey Lewis show in the near future. The Even More Freewheelin Jeffrey Lewis will be out on March 21st via Don Giovanni.

Don Giovanni Signs Mechanical Canine

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Seeing as we dropped a review of the ever-emo band Say Anything, it only makes sense that we check in on Philly’s emo-punk scene with some love for Mechanical Canine. Today, the group announce they’ve signed with Don Giovanni Records, offering up a spirit pop punk number that warrants a cranked up stereo. If you get it loud enough, you likely will feel some familiar vibes going through this, as the band seem to be channeling a more emo version of “Kids in America,” though I can’t tell if they’re coming at it from the Muffs or Kim Wilde side here. Still, the chorus and the drum fills in that section add some rocking punch that supersedes any like-mindedness…and its still a fun as hell tune to crank up loud. Keep any eye out for their new LP, To My Chagrin!

That New Weakened Friends Single

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Yesterday, I mentioned in passing booking a rad show with Rosie Tucker amongst others; well, one of those others was my favorite pop rockers, Weakened Friends. The trio unleashed a new track yesterday, their first since the vastly underrated Quitter dropped a few years back. This song churns out relatable lyrical content, filled with hope and self-doubt simultaneously, particularly relating to a new romantic relationship. And, if you’re looking for a good pop rock chorus, you know that Sonia Sturino’s going to deliver it with a huge wallop and a hook, just as you get here. Love to have them back, and hoping there’s a new LP on the horizon. Don Giovanni helped get this tune out there!

Ex Void Share No Other Way

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You’ve got to imagine a band featuring members of Joanna Gruesome is going to have a lot of pressure to live up to their former name, and this new single seems to be the one that cements Ex Void as their own powerful force. As the song unfolds, it offers up a relaxed bit of casual indie rock, light jangles, but mostly just a burning fuzz of guitar work. For me, it was the chorus that really hits home, as I love the way the vocals rise and fall in tone, crashing into you with an emphatic punch that burrows into your mind. They’ll be dropping their Bigger Than Before LP in our laps on March 25th via Don Giovanni Records.

Marissa Paternoster Shares Final Single from Peace Meter

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This Friday Don Giovanni will be dropping Marissa Paternoster‘s proper debut as a solo artist, and we’ve been covering the singles all along the way. I’m excited by the album because I feel like we’re really getting some insight into Paternoster’s life, and while its been there before, it feels much more intimate and relatable in the presentation of this record. Musically, this song seems full, yet stripped down. The mix feels peeled back like the layers of an onion, leaving us with the core that is Marissa’s unique voice driving the emotional pull of the track. Peace Meter drops Friday, so be sure to check it out, grab it, you know, support your favorite artists.

Weakened Friends Release Final Single off Quitter LP

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I’m obviously really high upon the forthcoming LP from Maine’s Weakened Things, and it’s going to be one of my favorite pop rock records to pick up this year. Today we’ve got the last single before Quitter hits the streets, and I think this might have the best set-up yet. It takes off slow with Sonia Sturino seemingly operating solo, working her distinctive vocals atop careful guitar notes; the song still seems muted when Annie and Adam join up to flesh out the sound…but, everything still seems slightly muted, only building the natural tension for the listener. Don’t worry listeners, as the trio unleash their power around the 1 minute mark with another delicious chorus that’s been making this LP a surefire singalong when it drops. Speaking of releases, Quitter is out Friday via Don Giovanni/Big Scary Monsters.

Marissa Paternoster Shares I Lost You

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One of the great things about a songwriter you love going solo, even for a one-off, is that they get to spend the narrative of their craft in an entirely new direction. Such is the case with Marissa Paternoster‘s latest single from her forthcoming solo album, Peace Meter. On the first single, you could hear some sort of tethering to Screaming Females, but in the latest track, you’ve got to really peel back the layers to get to the core. Honestly, the voice carries a lot of the mood, accented by a tight little drum beat; its only as the song unfolds in the latter half that you really get to hear the guitar kind of make its case. I actually love the fact that it feels nothing like Marissa’s work, yet definitely feels tied to her work as you come to the song’s end; I hope she keeps pushing herself, which we’ll find out when Peace Meter hits via Don Giovanni.

Weakened Friends Share Tunnels Lyric Video

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With Weakened Friends new record Quitter on the horizon in a few weeks, I just can’t get enough of the band’s new single; I’m pretty sure I’m responsible for half the plays today alone. I hate to use the cliche language of timelessness, but everything about this track is just the perfect dose of pop rock, seeming like it might just be one of the best jams to come out this year. There’s something about Sonia’s delivery of her vocals that’s effortlessly distinctive; it seems biting yet somehow punches you with this melodic hook. I mean, I dare you turn away from this chorus and not fall absolutely in love. This is how all pop rock should be written. Definitely ready to be the old guy at the show full of youngsters screaming along at the top of their lungs to this jam! Quitter is out November 19th via Don Giovanni/Big Scary Monsters.

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