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Vilde Share Sunblush + Release Qualia at Odds

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Thomas Savage has quite a storied career, traveling all of the world, starting bands like Kins or Oh Mercy, then after years of being abroad, has come back to his home in Melbourne to craft elegant pop music under his Vilde moniker. His latest record almost seems like a bedroom pop project, albeit one with these delicate production pieces that take the genre and elevate it. On “Sunblush,” I lov the weary sound of the piano coming through, carefully surrounded by light percussive beats. Savage’s voice has this sincere fragility to it, adding to to the sort of stark contrast that courses through the whole of the track. If you’re into it, Vilde just dropped Qualia at Odds!

Cindy Share Procession + Announce Another Country

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I’m an avid Cindy fan, so I should have had this up last Friday, or even Monday, but there’s just so many tunes and I only have just so many words. Alas, here I am with some more words about how incredibly moving Cindy is. They’ve just announced Another Country, which is a nod to James Baldwin, so the literary nature hits home. But, while they tend to embrace the term fog pop on their recordings, I’ll admit that there seems to be a bit more life to this single’s surface. Sure, there’s a forlorn nature to what Karina Gill does on the microphone, but this tune has this almost classic doo-wop swagger to it, looking back to perfect simplicity in pop. Oh, and a little horn nod too? Yep, I’m totally in on Another Country, which hits on May 1st via Tough Love Records.

Urq Share Another Mystery Single

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The Louisiana scene has been cranking out some solid indie rock this year, with this new jam from Urq sounding like a definite highlight you’ll want to get your ears on. There’s an eerie video opening, then the track races off at break-neck speeds from the drumming, matched only by the frantic stunt work of the guitar; it’s got that sort of jagged edge that throws off your balance and keeps your body in a constant tilt-a-whirl. On the vocal side, things are a bit calmer, hanging just on the edge of being sung/spoken…in fact, it’s almost like a storyteller narrating whilst keeping pace with the soundtrack to a great tale. All of it put together in a classic slasher film that will grab your attention just as much as this ripper of a tune. The group’s new LP, The Dismal Village, will be out on April 24th via Exploding In Sound.

Justin Sconza Shares New Single + Drops Fantasy

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If you find yourself in the mood for some crisp power-pop sounds, might we point you in the direction of Justin Sconza and his brand new Fantasy LP. When the track kicks in, I was totally bopping in my chair, as the track embraces that sort of down-stroke rhythmic guitar perfected by the Ramones, albeit spun through the lens of pop aficionados. Don’t get me wrong, there’s just the right amount of edge coursing through this song, but the brightness provides this killer balance that allows the tapping of toes to help keep pace with the natural energy coursing throughout. The sort of track that puts a smile on your face, and Fantasy is chock-full of such tunes, so check it out now!

Zzzahara Announces Distant Land

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Waking up this morning to new music from zzzahara might turn this hump day into a definitive gem, especially as it comes with a new album announcement for the LA-based artist. Their lead single from the LP features Winter, which you know is an immediate key to winning over the ATH team. The two trade vocal lines back and forth, all of it set to this light-hearted jangle that embraces the dreamier tones of pop; their voices are quite similar, but the subtle change furthers the sweetness of a song that is all about longing. Look for Distant Lands to drop on June 5th via Lex Records.

New Villagerrr Tune

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We’ve been covering Villagerrr for quite some time, so it’s great to see Mark’s star rising out there. Yesterday, the project announced Carousel, his new LP, and you can clearly hear the detailing of the tune. There’s delightful little bits of fuzzed out riffs, but they get buried beneath the surface, only popping up when necessary. Scott’s voice is careful, sort of sitting patiently in the middle of the mix, overlapping when the need to layer melody calls for it. There’s a really cool sincerity to the track too, something that feels like its locked into the sharing of EMOtions, whilst pushing the boundaries of our current indie rock trends. Carousel drops via Winspear on May 29th.

Greg Mendez Announces Beauty Land

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A strong day for songwriters on the site, now with Greg Mendez announcing his new album, Beauty Land. I always tend to marvel at how impactful the work of Greg is, particularly when he delivers such emotion in a short span of time. I know it’s particularly unfair to Greg, but the way the recording highlights the fragility of his voice mixed in with the heavy strum of the strings on the guitar. There’s a little trickle of piano added in, with Mendez intent upon maximizing the emotional tug; he’s such a magician with these slight details he builds into his work. Beauty Land is his debut for Dead Oceans, and it hits on May 29th.

Ghosts on TV Share CCTV Video

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Finnish outfit Ghosts on TV have been banging about for nearly a decade, and they’ve just announced a brand new record slated for release this May titled Iridescent. Our first preview at the forthcoming release has them bordering between post rock and chamber folk, using these wide brushstrokes to create this contemplative musicscape that just leaves you with this humbling sense of awe. For instance, as I ran through the single, there was something dynamic in the arrangement, around the 3:30 mark; you get this dissonant guitar ambiance in the distance, but it’s layered with a light strum and a twinkling bit of piano, and in that, it’s as if the whole world stops just for that moment. Admittedly, the song’s on the long-side for my usual tastes, but it feels like this beautiful puzzle that rewards my ears, and every few seconds something new is revealed. It’s a magical journey brought to you by the band and their label, Soliti Music.

Circling Back to Ugly Moon

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Up in Rhode Island, Ugly Moon quietly dropped their self-titled LP, but man, I love this opening tune, and perhaps today it’s got that yearning forcefulness you’re seeking in your week. When you first meet it, you’ll find it difficult to pick your favorite aspect; I loved the crunchy ring of the guitars, feeling every bit like a pop version of GBV. But, then, there’s this pain in the first vocal you get, a sort or world-weariness, and that’s a special vibe that can’t be replicated, nor well explained I imagine. It’s a big powerful statement, and one that should lead you into listening to their new LP!

Pet Owner Shares Mind Tricks + Drops Second Nature

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There are a ton of great records coming out today, and a lot of those are what we would call “heavy-hitters,” so I wanted to make sure that I gave some time to Pet Owner, who releases their Second Nature LP today! Figure if I give some love to this single, then maybe that will encourage you to go and stream the whole LP. On this number, Lea Mathis’ angelic voice is the dominating factor; it’s fragile and light, building with power just as the song does. This is one of the varying tunes on the record illustrating her skills as a bedroom pop creator; you’ll find the LP blends acoustic elements with studio production, to brilliant effect. If you’re looking for something a little left of the dial, then jump HERE to stream Second Nature…or check it below the single.

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