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Feeling Figures Drop Co-Operator Single

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At the risk of sounding like a complete asshole, I think Feeling Figures might be kicking out a brand of rock n’ roll that’s an absolute rarity, making them one of the biggest threats to the needle on your record player. Honestly, they completely fooled me here on their latest single, the opening track from Everything Around You. It opens with this sort of playful anti-folk, bending meandering guitar lines around one another; I was on board, regardless, but then the drums kick off, and the guitar lines take on a bit more presence, setting up this kick ass vocal that’s part croon and part growl. Crunching in for a brief moment, they blast you with pure aggression, only to pull it back a bit, like leading the listener with a carrot on a string. Some joyous backing vocals call in to join up, and the song just plunges into these depths of the best indie sounds you’ll hear this year. This record is so good, you’ll probably need two copies for when one wears out; Everything Around You drops on September 27th via K/Perennial Records.

The Smashing Times Announces Mrs Ladyships and the Cleanerhouse Boys

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Every year you get a brilliant record from the Smashing Times, and it looks like 2024 is just another year and another record brimming with hook-laden pop tunes. We bring you the first sneak peek into Mrs Ladyship and the Cleanerhouse Boys, which opens with almost a 15 second tease before seductively bringing you into the band’s inner-circle by way of snapping cymbal percussion and bobbing bass. You hang here, kicking it with the band until you hit that brilliant moment of infectious pop that drops around 54 seconds; they intertwine vocal harmonies as if they’re taking the best moments from your favorite Pastels/Vaselines mixtape. The song continues to hit at the left of center pop brand, brining in the backing vocals to sprinkle bits of sugar on the wayward pop piece of toast. More brilliant pop that we’ll see dropping via K Records on November 1st.

Feeling Figures Drop Doors Wide Open

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After last year’s Migration Magic, you can say that expectations are extremely high over at the ATH offices for this forthcoming LP from Feeling Figures. This new single definitely ramps up the energy, delivering an exciting bit of ramshackle pop, packed with as much as one band can cram into 1:43. Kay’s vocals just rip through the song, working with a bit of sharp playfulness, which delivers a bounce that snaps in step with joyous rhythmic push. Then as the song feels settled they cut right through with this little soloing guitar wiggle that just crushes your soul and makes you sink right into the glory of this pop number. Everything Around You is out on September 27th via K Records/Perennial Death.

Feeling Figures Announces New Album

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If you were living under a rock, or not reading ATH, you might have unfortunately missed Feeling Figures marvelous Migration Magic LP (we tried to warn you!). But, you can do yourself an immediate favor and enjoy the Montreal outfits newest single from their sophomore LP, Everything Around You. Their ability to allow their influences to cohabitate within the confines of one track is what puts them on the pedestal, waiting to be knocked off by challengers; this tune has this bewitching pop brood to it, smashed against a wall of distortion and devil-may-care rock n’ roll moments. I loved when the 46 second mark hits and there’s this distortion wall, punctuated by joint vocal harmonies that illustrate the band’s ability to control every nuance in their craft. Everything Around You is a must have; it drops on September 27th via K Records/Perennial Death.

New Music from Winston Hightower

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I’ll admit that I was totally digging the first single from Winston Hightower‘s forthcoming LP, but for some reason or another, I lapsed, so I’ll make up for that below. Those of you that are into the modern fascination with post-punk are going to find yourselves a new hero, as both the tunes below are definitely hitting those notes, particularly with the sharpness of the guitar sounds. That said, the second single that dropped last week slows things down, letting the performance kind of dangle in front of the listener in all the right places; I can definitely hear some Tim Darcy comparisons in the vocal delivery too, furthering my own adoration. If you’re into it, Winston Hytwr is out on May 31st via K Records/Perennial Records.

Feeling Figures Share Movement Video

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On their last trip around the singles market, Feeling Figures offered us this brooding bit of indie rock that felt like it had drifted from the Pacific NW all the way over to Montreal. This go round, well, they’re adding in a bit more “movement,” should I say, bringing this frantic energy that kicks off a bit of riotous bounce. Personally, I love the way the guitar lines seem to be work in opposition, one sort of meandering about in the mix while the other pairs with the rhythm section to drive the song forward; they somehow meet and fuse from time to time, creating this synergy that livens the vibe. Plus, the vocals have this almost maniacal how, pushing this snotty playfulness that I absolutely love. Spend some time here, and grab Migration Magic from K/Perennial Death on November 24th.

Hartle Road Share ICU Video

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It’s hard to look away from K Records/Perennial Death at the moment, with a slew of really incredible releases on their roster for this fall. We’ve written extensively about The Smashing Times and Feeling Figures, but today we turn our attention to Hartle Road. It’s rhythmic and propulsive, but that owes itself almost entirely to the rhythm work, and perhaps the silkiness of the vocals. On the flip side, there’s all sort of catchy bits and pieces for old punks to grab onto, particularly the way the chords seem to almost rain down in a sort of deluge of sharp riffs. At times you’re caught up in this clever back and forth between punk boogie and discordant meditation, but the bobbing bass and chorus lines never fail to bring you back. The band release Maxx II on September 29th.

Feeling Figures Announce Migration Music

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Unsurprisingly, it sounds like K Records have another stellar release on their hands, this time with a new LP coming from Feeling Figures. For fans of the label, this new single feels precisely what I imagine it was like growing into a young adult with K’s catalog on your tape player. There’s almost this natural indifference to the churn of the guitars, riding the wind on the back of beat, waiting for the vocals to soar into picture. Nothing seems overdone or exaggerated for musical effect, tightly wound up around this simplistic DIY ethos. Plus, there’s plenty of open space here too, allowing the musicianship to frolic about in enchanting fashion. Old school vibes with new school flair; Migration Music is out November 15th!

The Smashing Times Share Monday in a Small Dull Town

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I’m really frustrated with the Smashing Times; I had already decided what my favorite LP of the year was going to be, and here they are, wrecking my life with another great single from their next LP. There’s crisp jangles, warm melodies, a little bit of warbling in the vocals to add some distinction…and it’s all tied to this artistic video with a bit of a hazy wash to it. For me, there are two really incredible things that I love here. The first, it reminds me (in jangles and harmonies) of a really stoned version of Literature, whose record we put out years and years ago, like if they were playing an afterparty and didn’t want to wake the neighbors. The second thing is the way there’s this use of patience and space in the middle, letting the song breathe a little bit, which is completely delightful. This Sporting Life is out October 30th via K Records/Perennial Death.

The Smashing Times Announce This Sporting Life

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Feel like I would wrap up my coverage on this Monday with another apology tour, but this time for the Smashing Times who announced This Sporting Life this past Friday. Bloom was one of my favorite LPs in 2022, so to see a new record hit so soon has me salivating here. And, if this song’s any indicator, then we might be in for one incredible musical ride; they cite Television Personalities as a big nod on this go round…I love the jittery nature of their amped up psychedelic pop, riding around with the constant shake of tambourine hitting my ear drums. Oh, and did I mention those sugary vocal harmonies working throughout the tune, creating this gratifying warmth that’s likely to raise the hairs on your arms. K Records will release the new LP on October 25th.

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