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Ducks Ltd Share New Single

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For a band that’s spent the better part of their career banging out jangling adjacent pop rock, the new Ducks Ltd single should be a bit of a surprise to listeners, though not necessarily a bad thing. For nearly two minutes, the band spend their time in a more casual land, carefully picking on the guitar with little atmospheric flourishes bubbling to the surface occasionally; it’s presented with zero percussive element, but it’s nice to see a little left turn in the midst of an album cycle. Drums do kick in, and the song opens up a bit, but at that point, the vocals become just another layer as the band builds a bit of depth to their tune. Harm’s Way is out February 9th via Carpark Records.

The Reds Pinks & Purples Announce Unwishing Well

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If I were to go full Kafka and build myself a chrysalis, I imagine that the fibers of said cocoon would be made up of the entirety of Glenn Donaldson’s musical catalog, particularly his Reds, Pinks & Purples project. Today, there’s the announcement of a new LP, Unwishing Well; I’m stuck here, drawn to this black hole that I know will crush me, grinning like a madman as it draws me into its depths. Let’s put aside the amazing vocals of Donaldson, because if you haven’t cozied up in that blanket, you’re listening to music wrong. Instead, I really focused on the way the song, whilst gentle, has great movement. It begins with an electronic wash working over a light strum, working with Glenn’s voice to sort of nip at your ears. His vocals get punctuated by the slightest thump in volume of the percussion, and as the tune moves, the gentle wash of atmospherics soaks up a more distorted sound; I love the way there’s a layered vocal on the refrain too as the track near’s its end. Honestly, there’s not a damn finer tune than this one. Unwishing Well is out April 12th via Slumberland/Tough Love Records

Non-La Announces Like Before LP + Shares Hurtful Single

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My daughter and I loved Non-La‘s last LP, Not In Love (she loves the pink cover). As much as I adored that LP, it sounds like DJ On has completely upped the ante, as cliches go. If you give this bran new single a listen, you’ll have a hard time turning the other cheek to these tasty little pop morsels. Something in the songwriting reminds me of early Weezer, or perhaps more recently, Tony Molina, toying with the soft/loud dynamic as riffs and melody mosh together in the pit of the tune. Just listen to that cascading guitar riff in the chorus and tell me you didn’t just swoon a bit! Like Before is the title of the new record, and it looks to win you over on March 29th, courtesy of Mint Records.

Circling Back on West Wickhams

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Still trying to get through all of my emails from the end of last year, and I promise you, I’m almost there! I’ve got a handful more like West Wickhams to throw out, but I had to circle back on the darkened brand of rock n’ roll this group brings to the fold. Throughout their last album, Vivre Sa Vie, you have tons of what one would consider traditional post-punk; it’s dark and brooding in every sense, punctuated by sharp cuts in the guitar sound that add an ominous atmosphere. The tune below, however, has a little more spirit; the pacing and the growl of the guitars push everything forward consistently, meeting at the cross-streets of Wire and Blank Dogs. Give it a spin!

Snailosaur Share Darkness + Release Talk Therapy

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If you’re going to drop in a classic post rock style jam, what better way to follow that up than with a nice bit of classic indie rock sounds, a la Snailosaur. The band just released a new record titled Talk Therapy, and I hope this tune can turn you onto their work, as it’s the perfect exemplar of the LP’s style. Just imagine Bill Callahan turning Smog into something of a kind of rock tour de force, taking his introspective work and allowing it to unfold in the realm of quietloudquiet; it’s personal and explosive and I absolutely stomp around for a minute wailing on my air guitar as the tune rung out. Get you a taste.

Bedbug Announce Pack Your Bags the Sun is Growing

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Having spent the better part of my life listening to tunes folks would describe as “emo,” I’ve found myself gravitating towards the newer stuff that’s not afraid to mess with the formula a bit, like Bedbug‘s latest single. For a great portion, the tune flirts with those pristine guitar sounds, the brightly ringing sort you might find on an Owls album; it works really well, setting the tone for some back and forth structural maneuvering. In the vocals, you have that gentleness, but also the delivery reminds me of the earnestness of early Good Morning or Hovvdy. All that probably feels a touch formulaic, yeah? Well, just as you begin to plant your feet in the style, the track slams down on the pedals and erupts briefly, embracing that exuberance; the brevity in that burst is where the success lives, for me, as my ears are much too old for a full on assault, so I’m pleased it settles right back into the fairer set. Look for the new album, Pack Your Bags the Sun is Growing on March 15th via Disposable America.

(Printer Friendly) Shares Stuck On This Dock

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Still perusing my end of year emails, and I found myself drawn to this track from (Printer Friendly), which is the stay-at-home music moniker of Griffin Ashburn. At the end of the year, Theodicy was dropped, and I was continuously drawn to the slow burn of the single below; it has this sedate nature at the beginning, patiently planting the melody in your ear and waiting for it to sprout. This pop burst arrive courtesy of Pigeon Kiss, whose voice seems to sort of shoot up from beneath the lower mix; it adds this great textural feel that serves as the lifeblood of the tune, especially when balanced with the other bits. Plus, it plays perfectly into the following tune, so enjoy this little musical odyssey.

Thanks Light Release Wildcatting

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The Austin musical year has officially started, with Thanks Light releasing their latest effort, Wildcatting, today. We wanted to point you in their direction, as they’re channeling a blend of country swagger and pop rock that feels right at home in the confines of our city. Opening track “Liberty Hill” is the perfect introduction, particularly when you listen to all the arrangement work; it’s got this pounding piano and guitar hurry that gets you moving right into the swagger of things. But, like the album, this song’s filled with different grooves, moving from that hip-shaking sound to a more thoughtful bit of melody riding on the back of solid piano work. If you’re up and wanting to listen to the record as a whole, you can hear it HERE, and I assume it’ll all run on Bandcamp later when the band gets out of bed!

Fresh Big Bill Track! Featuring Chucky Blk!

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Long ago we worked with Big Bill over at ATH Records, the home of legends I like to think. Since then, the band has continued their rise in the Austin scene, but more importantly, they’ve continued to push themselves as a band. Currently, they’re at work on a new record, thus they’ve dropped us a new track featuring another local heavy-hitter, Chucky Blk. The song opens up with a jittering stomp, marching forward as singer Eric Braden delivers his distinctive vocal crawl. His narration introduces us to a new character, and thus Chucky takes over the microphone delivering an incendiary stanza of magical poetry. We’re yet to know if this tune appears on the new LP, but it’s a hit worthy of listening to today!

Itasca Returns with Imitation of War

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The last time I remember hearing anything from Kayla Cohen’s Itasca project was pre-pandemic, so it’s been a few years since we’ve gotten anything fresh. That all changes today with the announcement of Imitation of War, along with the title track from the LP. Cohen’s voice is a marvel, somewhere between a modern day chanteuse and a classic sixties folk troubadour (Baez keeps popping up in my brain!). Still, the song wouldn’t have as much impact without the delicate guitar sounds that twist and turn through your speakers; there’s almost an ethereal nature to it, allowing the song to drift in your subconscious. The video incorporates that hint of mystery, while also including all the players on the latest LP. Imitation of War is out February 9th via Paradise of Bachelors.

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