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Prism Shores Announce Out From Underneath

October 30, 2024 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Meritorio Records have been one of the most consistent labels in my life the last few years; this year alone I’ve bought records from SadEyed Beatniks, Best Bets and am hoping to get that Jim Nothing record soon. But today, the label announced the signing and release of a new LP from Prism Shores. The Montreal act is new to me (shame on me, I know), and I was almost instantly hooked. There’s this lurking familiarity I haven’t quite placed yet, and perhaps you can hear it yourself, but it’s this steady pop bounce that feels like you’re a punk mixologist, fusing the Red Pinks and Purples softness with a little bit of a harder jangling sound. Sharp and comforting, I’ve had this tune on all morning long. Out From Underneath drops the day after my January 16th birthday in 2025, so if you want to get me a present, you know what to do.

<a href="https://prismshores.bandcamp.com/album/out-from-underneath">Out From Underneath by Prism Shores</a>

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Jangling Pop from The Treasures of Mexico

September 26, 2017 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

We all swooned when Bob Collins and Mark Matthews of The Dentists fame dropped Holding Pattern as The Treasures of Mexico for Shelflife back in 2015, so I’m happily welcoming their energetic new single. It’s got just enough jangle, just enough ringing of guitars to grab my ears, but the push from the rhythm section really makes the song kick. Amidst it all, the vocals are direct and warm, and while the “crawling back to me” line could easily be for a loved one, I’m holding out reservations for some sly animal adoration hit. Regardless, hearing this song just makes you feel like the world is headed in the right direction. I’ll keep you posted on more new as we near the release of the group’s second LP.

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New Tune from Dean Wareham is a Winner

January 15, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Honestly, I’ve been really happy to hear new music from Dean Wareham. There’s something about his voice and his music that’s really dear to my heart; I know it’s part nostalgia, but I don’t really think the man’s ever put out something that I could wholly ignore. On this track, I like the way the guitar work is really airy (excluding the soloing bit), but his vocal performance is what really steals the show for me. It almost takes on a high note that’s out of reach, but somehow he holds it close enough that it fits perfectly with the track. His self-titled record will be available for everyone on March 11th.

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