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Jim Nothing Share Wildflowers

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While a great deal of Jim Nothing‘s remarkable catalog has felt more introspective, almost like private listening parties for fans of ornate guitar pop. That said, this new single is just a blaster; it sounds huge and anthemic from the get-go, so be sure you crank this one all the way to 11. The guitar set up is huge, almost entering in like some late 70s arena rock, though the band manage to stay close to home with the vocal delivery, pulling strings that send the melody soaring in this wistful manner that circles back to the song’s reflection on past and present memories that make you smile. The new Grey Eyes Grey Lynn LP is out on Meritorio Records on October 18th.

Capitol Share Interior Metropol Single

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What a glorious day to open the inbox and see a fresh Capitol tune ready to be shared with the masses. I instantly loved the way this track drove right into the complex realm of noisy pop; you can hear curtains of guitar noise shimmering in the mix, waiting for the thunderous boom of that kick and snare to jump in and add to the textural stamp they’ve crafted. Interestingly, the vocals feel really far back on this number, like they’re hanging behind that curtain, peeking out just to see if we’re paying attention. As the tune progresses, they dive more into the ominous nature, almost allowing the band and the listener to completely lose themselves within the confines of the track itself. They release their new record, Sounds Like a Place on Meritorio this coming November.

Jim Nothing Shares Present Single

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As cliche as it might seem, listening to the new single from Jim Nothing will have you feeling wistful, sitting in your bay window and gazing out into the world with a sense of wonderment. Each time the guitars turn over, it’s like they’re churning buttered pop, circularly bring melody to those seeking a bit of soulful replenishment. And, as if you couldn’t just sit there and soak up the musical warmth, there are these touchstone backing harmonies that recall every indiepop act since the beginning of time. There’s no shortage of magic within the confines of any Jim Nothing song, thus we expect Grey Eyes, Grey Lynn to be chock full of pop secrets we’ll carry with us for some time to come; it drops on October 15th via Meritorio Records.

Best Bets Share Spooky Signals Video

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We were ecstatic when we got news that there was a new record on the way from Best Bets this year; the first single was reminiscent of new member Joe’s work in Salad Boys, but this one dives full on into blissed out pop rock. You’ll hear two distinctive guitar lines riding through, one creating this curtain of distortion while the other kicks off in the front of the mix, dancing a little jangling jig. There’s a cooled earnestness on the vocals, almost feeling like you’ve got al little hope left for you in the world. The Hollow Husk of Feeling will pleasantly fall into our laps on September 27th via Meritorio Records.

Capitol Return with Crooked Knees Single

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As we continue to push out big bops today, this Capitol tune slides right into our listening rotation. The group have definitely added some matured sounds on their latest single, continuing the growth in their sound. Shimmering guitar notes hang in the distance throughout, raining upon the track as the drumming keeps a steady bounce. That bounce, and the gentle nature of the vocals allow the group to build in a nice dosage of contrast that they’ve been focusing on throughout the creation of this record. Really looking forward to hearing the whole of Sounds Like a Place, their new LP for Meritorio Records.

Friday Album Releases: Sad Eyed Beatniks, Font and More

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It’s not one of those overwhelmingly crazy Fridays where I feel like I could spend a million dollars buying records, but there’s definitely some notable releases I wanted to remind you of today, several of which we’ve been repping over the last several months, like our ATH faves, Font. No need to get poetic, as your job is to jam out and find what you love, then go support the artists…so without further adieu.

 

 

Sad Eyed Beatniks – Ten Brocades (Meritorio)

Ira Glass – Compound Turbulence Flexing for the Heat (Fire Talk/Angel Tapes)

Macseal – Permanent Repeat (Counter Intuitive)

Font – Strange Burden (Acrophase Records)

 

Best Bets Return with The Hollow Husk of Feeling

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What a great Friday! New I Was a King, and now we’re on board with new Best Bets, a band offering a similar yet distinctive brand of power-pop. If you crank this up, you’ll hear one difference (if you’re comparing and contrasting) in the volume; the New Zealand act are punching up with a slightly more aggressive bit of ripping. Still, you’ll likely hear some familiarity in the craft as Joe Sampson gets the songwriting credit this go round; you may know him from fellow New Zealand act Salad Boys, and that serves as a great reminder of his power pop pedigree. If all the tracks on the new album, The Hollow Husk of Feeling, are as solid as this one, we’re in for one of the best records of the year; it drops on September 27th via Meritorio Records.

 

Sad Eyed Beatniks Share It Makes the Scene Single

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Figured we should start off your midweek morning with a new Sad Eyed Beatniks single, as if there were any other way. The majesty of the latest single from Kevin Lin is certainly related to the vibe; I keep hearing bits of GBV mixed with the Velvet Underground, but there’s also something that feels wholly singular, which is what makes Kevin Linn’s songwriting so special. Sure, you can take the light jangles and layers of distortion and lump the work in with a number of other acts, though his vocal drawl creates this friendliness that sinks your heart. It’s nice to hear how the sounds on Ten Brocades are coming across as ‘numerous and varied’ as we draw near the July 12th release date, courtesy of Meritorio Records.

Friday Album Streams: Laughing, Lowmoon, and More

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It’s Friday, which is the standard for release day, so I wanted to give you some delicious treats for you to taste while you’re going through your day. There’s some great new full-lengths, a shout out I missed last week for Royal Headache and a few more obscure pieces you’re not going to find anywhere but here! So, jump below, stream what you love, skip what you don’t, and we’ll see you again next week.

Brother of Monday – Humdinger (Self-Release)

Laughing – Because It’s True (Meritorio Records)

Royal Headache – Live in America – (What’s Your Rupture)

Lowmoon – Monochrome (Safe Suburban Home)

My Best Unbeaten Brother – Pessimistic Pizza (Audio Antihero)

Capitol Announce Sounds Like a Place

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While I’m sure that Ontario’s Capitol likely may not like the unfashionable comparison to the Walkmen, they’re going to get it when folks grab on to their new single…all the way down to the imagery presented in the video of their latest single. Opening with a tricky little bob and weave, it sets the scene for Josh Kemp to enter, offering up these baritone notes that sit happily in the textured indie grooves. I love how there’s a chorus, but then there’s not; they don’t really give you a circular lyrical return, rather they let the voice fall silent in favor of a wall of shattering noise that blows your hair back. This tune features on their new LP, Sounds Like a Place, which is slated to come out in November via Meritorio Records.

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