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Leatherette Share Delusional Video

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Italian outfit Leatherette have been on our radar quite a bit of late, with a really great EP that dropped just a few weeks ago. One of the standout tracks on that listen is now getting a joyous video, etched in the band’s own playfulness. It’s a stark contrast to the undertones of the song itself, though the rushing rhythm section does make way for that energetic bubble bounce we all know and love. When the vocals jump in, they seem to be catching on to the rhythmic vibes, kind of hitting on each little note, giving them this sort of melodic jump, building in some pop ethos to the group’s sound. Check out their Itchy + Delusional EP when you’re done jamming this tune!

Leatherette Prep New EP

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If we’re being honest, we don’t get too much from the Italian music scene, and I’m not quite sure why, but when I got this Leatherette jam, I was all over it. It’s that sort of skronking post-punk that’s been all the age, but they’re doing it in a slightly different fashion. For starters, the tracks is wrapped up in a dreamy guitar, immediately softening the edge (which pays off in the chorus). Also, they seem to hint at some nostalgic moves, not only with the horn blasts, but also with some of the underlying grooves of the rhythm section. Personally, I love that there’s some emphatic vocal bursts, but because of the guitar, they still cling to melody, so not ac cliche and abrasive. New EP will hit on February 14th.

Fun Rocker from Altre di B

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Strangely, I don’t get a ton of music coming my way from Italy, but this morning as I was prepping my weekly running playlist (look for a less fat Nathan this Fall!) I got caught up in this Altre di B tune. For a brief instant, they set it up with vocals and grungy guitars, then they jump in with furious drums running amok while the guitars do the same, one heavy and the other sharp and dancing throughout. This sets up the vocals perfectly, as they seem to dance their way right into the track, similarly fashioned after the lead guitar note, boogieing between the lines here. An energetic rocker that works best at really high volumes. You’ll find this on their new Zapping EP.

Novanta Share Volta Single, Drop Punk for Introverts

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When you label your album Punk for Introverts, folks should expect that you’re going to get something that has you staring at your shoelaces as you contemplate the meaning of the world. That is precisely what Italian outfit Novanta have done with their latest LP, crafted an album of billowing pop songs that fill your room like a broken fog machine that just won’t turn off. Every twist and turn in the song just seems to hit you at your core, but it’s when the band returns from the song’s interlude that I found it to really resonate with me; there’s a dancing guitar line and this swell of atmosphere that just blows you right back. If you’re a punk and feel like spending your day alone, then maybe this is the soundtrack for you! Punk for Introverts is out today via Factory Flawless.

Grand Drifter Shares Fresh Pop Hit

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You should usually consider the work of the folks at Subjangle to be something charming, which is most certainly the case when it comes to this new single from Italy’s Grand Drifter. One will find an instantly saccharine light jangle in the guitar work, something you might consider akin to early Kings of Convenience. What I love about this track, however, is that there are all these little light flourishes that continue to flesh out the sound as a whole, making it feel like the perfect piece for a sunny day. Listen carefully for little bits of horn and string accompaniment, adding further depth that allows Andrea Calvo to drape his subtle vocals across. Expect Paradise Window to hit this September!

Pleased To Meet You: Morgana

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Little is known about the Florence, Italy based band Morgana other than the limited information I can find on their bandcamp and facebook accounts. They appear to have a limited number of releases, with just a few singles and demos available online from the last couple of years. What I do know is that I am absolutely loving the sound of their latest single called “Arianne”. It’s part of a bigger collections of recordings under the title Contemporaneita which is an absolute stunner of raw, energy filled post-punk tunes. You can actually stream that 7 song album on bandcamp and even pick up a physical LP copy from the Australian based label Low Ambition Records. A solid start from a young band.

Smile Share What a Heart Is For

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We’re going global today, having hit up Finland and jumping over to Italy with this brand new single from Smile. The group are brandishing a classic big guitar pop sound, flirting with the edges of jangle pop. At times, the tune hits at the later work of bands like Teenage Fanclub, hitting those heavy notes built around a nice little melodic moment. Other times, I can here an allegiance to REM at their poppiest, so suffice to say it’s a pretty classic rock sound here. For someone that spends a lot of time with the nostalgic sounds of the past, this just makes me, dare I say, smile.

Go Hawaii Share Coastal Single

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Once you’ve delved into our reflective playlist, I wanted you to start your day with this Go Hawaii‘s latest single, “Coastal.” The band said they aimed to capture the simultaneous feel of “melancholy and bliss,” and I can certainly hear what they were after in this track. The vocals take on a solemn mood, serious and heavy, almost weighed down by the world. Standing in direct contrast is the energetic push of everything surrounding the vocals; you can’t tell me that bass line doesn’t get you out of your chair and into dancing mode with a big grin on your face. Maybe you too are stuck between two places; it is Monday, after all, so just turn it up and find solace in this jam.

Bee Bee Sea Share Day Ripper

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I loved the first two Bee Bee Sea singles, so why would I turn my back on the Italian trio for their third one? This one’s got a bit of a sort of prog meets psych, mashed up with a nice bit of garage rock. It’s heavy and outlandish, perhaps that sort of fury and flare you’d expect at an Osees (however you spell it now) show. Perhaps one of my favorite bits is just the slightest hint of a pop nod leaking in sparingly, all before the band just ramps up the energy and rocks the tune out to a close. The band are set to release Day Ripper on October 9th via Wild Honey Records.

New Jam from Bee Bee Sea

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Sometimes you just need to let loose on a Friday, and this track from Bee Bee Sea seems like the perfect way for us to look in on the weekend. I couldn’t help but feel the hooks of this song get me right from the start; there’s almost that sort of Nobunny/Hunx vibe working. It’s gritty and garage-y, but it’s not going to shy away from having one hell of a good time with us all. Let your hair down and have a little fun with this Italian outfit. The tune below appears on their new LP, Day Tripper, which drops in October via Wild Honey Records.

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