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Crow Baby Drop Pity Party

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I was seeking out something a little bit different to dive into our weekly coverage, which is where I came upon Crow Baby‘s latest single. There are certainly elements throughout this tune that feel akin to the current indie rock trends, offering up a melodic core that focus on the pop sensibility. But, what I was really drawn towards were the playful bits outside of that core, striking with sharp delivery that reminded me of Deerhoof long ago…adding a bit more artistry and excitement to the general approach. Need a little flare to your pop hits? You’ll enjoy indulging below.

Porcine Announce New Self-Titled LP

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So you’ve been driving around in your car with the windows down, letting that rush fill you with energy. But, it’s time to move into the middling section of your day, slow the pace a wee bit, and what better way than to slowly seep into the Friday grind by pumping up this new Porcine track. Once you press play, the dreamy elements have you spinning, though slightly slower than the rush of a windows-down car ride, so put your hands in the air and let the track do it’s work. Everything here is sparkly and light, as you turn towards the weekend. But, one of the great things about the Barnsley outfit is they’re not afraid to up the ante and jump down on the pedals, as the latter half brings in their noisier tendencies as the tune fades with a bit more punch. They’ll be releasing their self-titled LP via Safe Suburban Home Records on March 1st.

Baula Share Mercury in Retrograde

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It’s Friday, and I feel like I needed a song that would be great for rolling the windows down and going for a drive, and this jam from Sweden’s Baula is absolutely perfect. It instantly hits you with this growling rhythm section, rushing you right into the song’s center, where the curtain’s pulled back to offer up a little sugary treat for you to devour. Swirling about, the vocals billow through your speakers, all the while the drums continue their thumping pulse from the background; you’re going to find yourself locked right into the groove, unable to pull away from the infectious nature they’ve captured…and ultimately, you’ll press play because nothing says “windows down” like this hit!

Johnnie Carwash Share Aha (It’s Ok) Video

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Lyon pop outfit Johnnie Carwash have a new record coming out at the end of March, and for my two cents, they’re channeling all the joy one can get from an indiepop tune, albeit with a bit more rambunctiousness. Each verse has this sharp, punctuated vocal delivery that reminds me an awful lot of Love is All, with danceable riffs circling all around the emphatic bursts. It’s a vibrant tune that echoes through your room with a magnitude of joyousness, freeing you momentarily from the constraints of the real world as you celebrate together. Their new LP will be out on March 29th, and we’ll keep you posted!

The Pheromoans Share Faith in the Future Video

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I’ve really been enjoying the sneak peek at the new LP from the Pheromoans; there’s something in their sound that sounds like a matured Dan Treacy at its best. As you’ll hear on the latest single, the tune offers up these little musical digressions tethered to the song’s center. Vocals are unsettling, melodic at times, then coming across sort of like radio transmissions from the depths of the tune. Is it post-punk or indie rock or some meaningful bastardization of all of the above? Whatever it is, the sound feels refreshing and promising, so I’m all on board for Wyrd Psearch; it drops March 1st via Upset the Rhythm.

Another Rad Careen Single

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When we covered Careen‘s first single, I was definitely feeling a bit of Sonic Youth fandom in their craftsmanship, and while that’s still there, this single below seems to emit darker notes, nearing an almost industrial nature. I’m all about the song’s journey too, as it seems to kind of work back in forth between various worlds, seamlessly in spots and completely different segments in others. When it begins, the guitars are fast and pushing the pace; there’s still a beautified edge to it though, like a J Mascis fan covering a Hum record. As it progresses, the dominating doom of the tune begins to take over, though there definitely is some flirtation with the more indie-centric nature. All of it culminates in this crashing end that feels like it belongs in the outer circles of 90s metal and what we lazily referred to as doom. It’s a cool mixture, and something that leaves the band feeling refreshing in the long run. Cycle 3 drops on February 23rd.

Soft Single from Unknown Vagabond

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It’s always nice to open up on a Wednesday with something softly spoken, like Swiss artists Unknown Vagabond. The latest single from the project works carefully over these ornate guitar pluckings, with an underlying bit of buzz blossoming, taking the song from this harrowing sentiment to something filled with promise. You can feel the sun begin to creep up in the distance, awakening as you might be, a fresh hope on the horizon. There’s this slight shift too around the 2.5 minute mark, bringing in an even more intimate moment for the listener. Eventually, drums kick in, careful not to overstep the preceding layers of melody, and it all cascades into a slow fade into the distance. Immerse yourself below.

New Music from Icarus Phoenix

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I’m a longtime Drew Danburry stan, so when I heard that there was a new Icarus Phoenix tune on the horizon, I rushed to press play…and here I am admitting I got exactly what I expected. Seemingly settled on a new lineup, it seems the band have taken Drew’s vision of off-kilter bedroom folk ditties and elevated them to a grander vista; it’s a place where you’ll find similarities with acts like Grandaddy or Earlimart, though Drew always seems to be winking at the listener with some of his wordplay. Always nice to dive into new Icarus Phoenix…and looks like we’re in luck as the Son EP is scheduled for March 1st release.

More from Camille Benatre

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A few weeks back we covered the first single from Camille Benatre‘s Dommage LP, out in March via Hidden Bay Records. There’s another tune floating about today, and it feels like the most subtle bit of French pop to have you creating your own tik tok video as you dance about your bedroom. Honestly, it reminds me of the stuff Erlend Oye (Kings of Convenience) was creating on his solo stuff, danceable yet adhering to a bit of folk stylings. Benatre’s voice will always find a nice place to nestle in your ear canal too, even if, like me, you’re completely in adequate at understanding French.

Lamplight Share Confrontation Video

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We’re a little over a month away from Lamplight‘s new self-titled album, and with that, we get to partake in a musical meditation of sorts, so join us for “Confrontation.” When the song gets underway, we find a slight little guitar tickle working over percussive string strokes and handclaps; the unified rhythm section almost lulls you into the track. It hangs there for nearly 1.5 minutes, lyrics sung almost like daggers, emphatically striking the notes for punctuation…and then it opens up. Guitars begin to bend and meld, much like the visual work of the video, carrying you away, like that moment during meditation when you have to focus to bring it all back…and Ian Hatcher-Williams does just that, bringing you back into the folds of the tune. The self-titled LP is out on March 1st via Western Vinyl.

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