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Dancer Deliver Baby Blue

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If you were seeking out a pick me up this morning, then you are going to want to get your ears ready for this new Dancer tune. I loved the rush of blood that kicked off with the guitars that drive this tune forward, but if I’m being completely honest, the rhythm section is what completes the band’s sound, musically. They’re so tight that every little speed switch and piece of off-kilter movement just gives the entirety of the tune this bounce that makes it an undeniable hit. Don’t forget that Gemma Fleet’s distinctive voice is an absolute highlight no matter the style, and you get plenty of vocal-forward moments in this new bop. More or Less is out September 12th via Meritorio Records.

Dancer Share Happy Halloween

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Having gathered accolades for their brand of post-punk exploration, Dancer mix it up on their latest single, a sign that the band are growing into their own sound. I love the nostalgic feel of the guitars this go round, hitting on some of those early 2000s indie rock riffs. Gemma’s voice fits in perfectly throughout, and you can hear her confidence as she belts out huge notes in-between the jittering jump of those aforementioned riffs. The line “it’s me/it’s me/it’s me” sets up a huge playfulness too, furthering the idea that she’s one of the most creative vocalists working in this indie rock niche. Like a soft and sweet version of Royal Headache, and you all need that. More or Less is out on September 1st via Meritorio.

Dancer Return with More or Less

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Dancer are not wasting any time at all with their career; they dropped their debut a little over a year ago, followed by a split EP with Whisper Hiss, and now they’re back with More or Less. Their first single opens with this jagged post-punk guitar, harkening to their early work, but that sort of evaporates, leaving a brighter sound in the ear of listeners. Gemma Fleet’s voice has this sharpness, spiking lyrical lines as she makes her way in-between the bass grooves. Still, they’re not abandoning their edge in favor of pop, as you’ll see at the 1:23 mark when the song carries the pop sensibility on its back as it descends into a punctuated moment of musical madness; Fleet’s “just say yes” hits hard, affirming the group’s ability to flirt with both punk and pop, more or less. There’s so much attitude and flair in this one track, it’s going to be hard to contain all that goodness in one LP, though we’ll find out how they do it when More or Less drops on September 12th via Meritorio Records.

Dan Mangan – More Or Less

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Rating: ★★★★☆

I had to search our own site to find out how long it’s been since I’ve posted an album review and I will refrain from embarrassing myself with the exact timeframe, though you could search yourself I guess. We as an ATH staff have been neglectful as a whole when it comes to album reviews and we are hoping to rectify this moving forward. Hopefully you can understand that if an album has brought me out of my review slumber it must be a great one. The very soon to be released new album from Dan Mangan, More Or Less, is just such an album because, holy hell, it’s impressive. Hit the jump for some thoughts, photos, and tunes.

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Can’t Get Enough Dan Mangan

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The new Dan Mangan album More or Less is very quickly climbing up my list of favorite albums coming out this year. Now I apologize to those of you who have to wait for the release date, but trust me when I say you won’t be disappointed once the LP drops next week. For those who need more proof of the album’s greatness, I suggest you check out this new song “Cold in the Summer”. Mangan is seriously creating some of the best work of his career.

New album More or Less hits the streets on November 2nd via Arts & Crafts.

Another Beauty From Dan Mangan

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Earlier this summer I was reminded of the greatness created by Dan Mangan and his music. Still unsure as to why he fell off my radar over the years, these new singles from his latest album are a wake up call. This new track “Just Fear” is yet another beauty of a songwriter tune which will fall in with some of the best works of Mangan’s career. Though he still flies somewhat under the radar, the guy is a true genius.

Mangan will release new album More or Less on November 2nd via Arts & Crafts.

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