Emma Anderson Delivers Fresh Single, The Presence

Having covered the majority of the singles from Emma Anderson‘s forthcoming solo record, I totally had my own expectations when hitting play on the new single, but admittedly, I got spun around. Within seconds, keys tease you into a quick drop that delivers a sharp toe-tapping bit of guitar work; you can hear the faint build of lush atmosphere behind Anderson’s voice, but for the most part, everything here feels snappy and fresh. This is precisely the way one moves forward into their own territory, leaving breadcrumbs to Lush, but making a sound that feels vibrant and joyous on its own terms. Real excited to hear all of Pearlies when it drops this Friday via Sonic Cathedral.

Emma Anderson Shares Clusters

Emma Anderson‘s new album is definitely something folks should have on their radar right now, as the songwriter claims the abrupt end to the Lush reunion left her “songs and bits of music” ready to go, leading to the work that would become Pearlies. This fresh single is nice and airy, which allows for Anderson’s voice to twinkle like the clusters of lights in the accompanying video below. I really loved when the song sprang to life, elevating the percussive element and the strum of the guitar just before the 1 minute mark; it’s a subtle change, but one that felt like it provided a nice dose of textured depth to the tune. Grab the new LP from Sonic Cathedral on October 20th.

Last Week’s Jams (7.17 – 7.21)

We’re still in the middle of a great year of music, and as we hit that sweet spot, there seem to be more tracks coming out every day; we try to cover as much as we can, but admittedly, we’re not perfect! It was really nice to see Emma Anderson of Lush pop her head up with a brand new track from her forthcoming solo LP. Personally, I loved that new Pachyman jam, as that guy rules and I’m totally hoping everyone catches on to his vibe. A little Austin love for Holy Wave who continue to impress with the sounds of their new LP. Then there’s old ATH faves like Pia Fraus and Tan Cologne, plus the Who Is She supergroup making the cut too. Browse, stream, enjoy.

Emma Anderson (Lush) Announces Debut LP

It seems weird that someone with the pedigree of Emma Anderson is just now releasing her debut solo record, but seeing as I love those Lush records, I’ll gladly spend some time with a songwriter I feel like a lot of folks have overlooked. According to the press release, it seems Emma has been sitting with a lot of these songs since the reformation of Lush, but it took some encouragement for her to take them up again as a solo artist. Honestly, this seems like it fits perfectly into the climate of the current times; the texture alone feels like its carefully lifting Emma’s voice into the listener’s ears, filling in everything behind the careful jangle and churns of guitar. It’s crazy too, as this just feels timeless in a sense, like its rooted in nostalgia, yet updated to meet the masses in the middle. Sonic Cathedral will release Pearlies this October.

Blushing Announce Possessions LP

Long long ago, in a galaxy here in Austin, we helped release one of Blushing‘s earlier EPs; they’ve since gone onto bigger things, and now the news is out that they’ve signed with Kanine to release their new LP, Possessions. The first single is a delight, not just because it features Miki Berenyi (of Lush), but also because it shows continued growth in their sound. I love the various movements within the song itself; this song’s got those dreamy jangles to open up the score, but also fades right into this gritty indie rock feel, before splitting wide open to allow for Miki’s voice to drape across the sonic groundwork they’ve put before you. Should be exciting to hear the whole LP when it comes to fruition; the new LP drops in February of next year.

Dance Along With This New Video From Heat

heatOk, I’ll admit it, I can’t really say no to dreamy pop/rock… it’s my musical weakness, so forgive me if you’ve seen this elsewhere on the internets. Heat, out of Montreal, call themselves post-punk, but from this music video, “Lush,” it’s hard to not pick up on the dreamy new wave vibes that the band are puttingout. The track is exactly as its title suggests– overflowing with instrumentation that compliments and builds on itself. The guitar parts are interlocking and seamless, the synths chime in and out with lightness, percussion holds the groove in place, all while the vocals are hazy over the top of everything. Take a listen and watch below so you can dance through your Tuesday.

“Lush” is taken from the band’s upcoming debut, Overnight,which is out January 20th viaTopshelf Records.

 

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