Bug Seance Share Wavering + Release I’m Right Here
Portland’s Bug Seance just dropped their super excellent I’m Right Here EP, so those with a penchant to adore anthemic pop rock need to pay attention here. A careful guitar lines enters the picture, crisp and fairly ordinary in its presence; it’s a nice emotional vibe, but a quick set up as the band soon jumps in and rips the niceties away to pack a punchier pop rock tune right into your ears. While drums shatter the speakers and riffs rip through, there’s a bunch of dueling vocal parts that maximize the melodic nature at the band’s core. A bit of softness to coincide with the riotous nature that surrounds it…with a brief respite…then back into a full out wall of jams that will have you punching the air in earnest. If you’re into it, spend a minute with I’m Right Here.

It’s only been a few months since the debut from Emma Russack & Lachlan Denton, but they must have enjoyed the partnership quite a bit, as they already have a second record waiting for you. This picks up right where one would expect, though Lachlan takes the lead here on this number; he’s got this warm delivery that I always find intoxicating. Emma adds her voice to the chorus, proving the perfect accompaniment. I love how these two just sit in this homeostatic pop wonder world, not pushing anything to the extremes, only holding on to their pop penmanship. Keep on Trying is out on July 18th via