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Show Preview: Artificial Go @ Chess Club – Tonight (6.9)

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Monday nights can be such a drag, but Chess Club is giving you the perfect opportunity to get out of your house and enjoy a sweet little rock n’ roll show. Cincinnati outfit Artificial Go are blowing into town on the backs of their most excellent Musical Chairs LP (Feel It Records), and they’ve made several lists like the Stereogum Best of 2025…in case that sort of thing matters. Musically, they’ve got a bit of Raincoats, a bit of New Zealand and a bit of Dry Cleaning, but all spun in a truly unique fashion that has this dad willing to leave the house on a Monday night. Bonus points for all the great openers like Wet Dip, Variety, and Guiding Light…all acts we’ve covered on our end. Doors are at 8 PM – $15. See you there!

Premiere: Lung – Clown Car Video

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Here we are again with another rad tune from the confines of Cincinnati, forever reminding us that labels like Feel It Records are the backbone of the current scene; this time they’re letting us share a great new tune from the duo, Lung. The entirety of the new record began with roots in the tune below, giving birth to this mystical character named the Swankeeper, and while the mythology behind the character grew up here, I’d love it if we merely focused on the musical side for a minute. Sharp drum hits from Daisy Caplan burst into the tune within seconds, letting Kate Wakefield start to deliver her vocal work. Not a moment later, you’re greeted with this cacophony of discord, billowing with anxiety and putting you on edge; I still marvel that this much danger and noise comes from Wakefield’s manipulation of the cello. In a sense, it reminds me of Sleigh Bells, building minimalist hooks in this artistically refreshing way; you’ll want to be sure you order a copy by the time the Swankeeper hits on May 30th.

Friday Album Streams: Aritificial Go, Bouqeut, Soot Sprite and More…

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There’s really so much great music out today that it’s impossible to bounce between all and so you’re going to have to dig into the mixture below and really figure out what you love the most. Since it’s raining great records, I put some word below so that maybe you can get a feel of what you might find if you press play. Jump below to hear my thoughts, and remember to support the artists and labels behind these great releases.

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Artificial Go Release Hallelujah Single

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Not sure what is up with the water in Cinncinati, but the music scene there is ridiculously rich at the moment, and you can add Artificial Go to one of the hottest acts coming out of the city. Personally, I’m crossing my fingers for a Serfs/Artificial Go joint tour, but I digress. On their latest single, they take their sound and employ a little bit of what we’d expect from an Australian/New Zealand outfit…like a ringing Flying Nun nod, albeit one drenched in American alternatives, particularly in the bass work. The steady stomp matched up against those angular jangles hits all the right notes, giving us this little DIY shimmy I’ve had stuck in my head since yesterday. Musical Chairs is out on May 16th via Feel It Records.

Kilynn Lunsford Releases Promiscuous Genes

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When we reflect upon music as a commodity, we forget that our favorite acts were first and foremost artists, creators; they didn’t aim for algorithms or sponsorships, but rather lived, breathed and died for art. If you find yourself searching for such projects, might we suggest the latest from Kilynn Lunsford, who feels a bit like the demon spawn of Yoko Ono and Kim Gordon. On the latest single, your first greeting is this trudging stomp through some unknown hallway whilst echoes from spirits bounce across the horizon. As you push on, the song evolves into this anti-club banger, working on a heavy beat as Lunsford spouts free verse lines at the listener. Eventually, the song falls into madness, echoes abundant and everything seems like the world is falling apart beneath you. You won’t find a listen quite like this. Her new album, Promiscuous Genes, is out on May 16th via Feel It Records.

Artificial Go Play Musical Chairs

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We get a lot of emails, and I have a strange way of listening to the lot; I open 20+ tabs and just bounce back and forth between them to see what sticks in my brain…but then there was this Artificial Go track that just kept coming on and on again, and I couldn’t stop playing it. Going back to the email of the tune, it was talking about C86 and Sarah, but the more I played it, the more something felt very Raincoats-ish. It’s got that same sort of punk sentiment, using sharp guitar sounds to crank out melodies with a snappy little drum kicking right behind to maximize the hook. Then, soak up the vocals; they’re joyous and bouncy, except when they’re not, and they hit a sharper attitude, all throwing caution to the wind and bounding forward with exuberance. Their new record Musical Chairs will be out on May 16th via Feel It Records.

Gentle Leader XIV Share Title Track, Joke in the Shadow

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In a world full of immediacy, for which I’m admittedly a sucker, Gentle Leader XIV are offering up an entirely different brand of electronica than our typical fare. For starters, the drawl of the drum sampling seems to be tugging at the time stamp, holding it one place for the track’s duration. Even when the synths take on their full approach, there’s restraint; just listen to the nod to Depeche Mode after the 30 second mark. All of this work leaves plenty of space to be filled, and while the vocals entering adds another layer, even there, the song has space to move and wiggle. You get a ripping guitar cutting into the song’s middle, yet it all feels tethered to the percussive march, and in the end you’re left with this brilliant blanket of modern pop that greets you on its own terms. Their new record, Joke in the Shadow, is out on April 18th via Feel It Records.

Why Bother Announce You Are Part of the Experiment EP + Share Listen

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After churning out a couple of killer LPs last year, Iowa’s Why Bother, the group are set to return with a brand new EP titled You Are Part of the Experiment. We’re pleased to bring you the opening track from the record, but be forewarned, excessive volume is likely to blow through your speakers. Listeners will be treated to some audio samples, and then suddenly, you’re hit with a barrage of buzzsaw guitars; they’re gritty and blown out, giving off the vibe that you’re being chased through the hallways of some insane asylum. Vocals are delivered in a rather disaffected manner; the kind where each lyric is spoken as a matter of fact, but the melodic nature pokes its head out from time to time, like when the line of “I don’t care/I’m not going to listen anymore” is followed by a few syllabic harmonies. If you love to let your speakers live on the edge, turn this one up, then grab the EP from Feel It Records before the April 18th release date!

Friday Album Streams: Sharp Pins, Exploding Flowers, Cats of Transnistria + More

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It’s a really busy week in the music business, with everyone aflutter over the new album from Japanese Breakfast. But, while that’s stealing the headlines, we’ve got some other recommendations we’d like for you to consider before you venture off into the weekend. We’ve been highlighting several of these releases, most notably the reissue from Sharp Pins, which features some incredible new songs. But don’t worry, as usual, the stuff below is all over the map, so feel free to click and find out what you love the most.

 

Sharp Pins – Radio DDR (K Records/Perennial Death)

Exploding Flowers – Watermelon/Peacock (Meritorio Records)

Cats of Transnistria – IV (Soliti Music)

Private Lives – Salt of the Earth (Feel It Records)

Private Lives Drop Psychic Beat

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Over the last few years, Feel It Records has turned me onto some great acts I might not have caught onto otherwise, and as I circled back on yesterday’s news, there was this great Private Lives tune to share. My initial draw was Jackie Blenkarn’s voice; it’s got this pre-riotgrrrl yelp to it that teases the links between punk and classic rock n’ roll vibes. Behind her, there’s this quick rhythm and jittering guitar stabs that feel over-caffeinated in the best way possible. Blenkarn’s voice through the chorus delivers the sweetness to dose you with pop, while the band takes on a moment to remind you of their adoration for the old school with a ripping little nostalgic solo. They’ll release Salt of the Earth on March 21st.

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