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Torrey Share No Matter How + Announce Debut for Slumberland Records

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It’s going to be a busy day on the Slumberland front, as there’s rumor of a fresh Umbrellas tune floating about today as well, but for now, let’s turn our attention to the label’s newest signee (that we know of), Torrey. With a handful of solid releases under their belt (check out Something Happy), the group present us with the first single from their self-titled LP. Hazy washes of guitar sweep you in immediately, letting the vocal melodies seep through the speakers; the tune would be a fine-enough track at this point. Yet, they’re not satisfied, jumping down on the pedals to hit you with a wall of noise, still centered around sweetened vocal delicacies. You’ll even find a nice little musical oasis in the middle, breezy and light, illustrating just how much work the band have put into these new songs. Torrey will be released on March 8th!

Velcros Share Troubled Mind

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When German outfit Velcros sent an email that described their latest single as “Big Star on an adrenaline rush,” I absolutely had to check it out. They’re not far off here either, rushing through this fuzzy scuzzy punk rock ditty, filled to the brim with all sorts of musical gems. It’s crazy to me how well they pull of the pop-centric middle of the tune with all that fury thundering around them. If you’re able to keep pace with their 192 beats per minute rock anthem, you’re welcome to sing along! But, if you just want to jam, grab Strange News From the Vault when it drops on March 22nd!

Waxahatchee Shares Right Back to It

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Admittedly, I thought I’d pass on this Waxahatchee single, feeling like maybe Katie Crutchfield had settled into the trappings of indie rock, playing to the middle of the genre. But, when listening to the single, along with the album announcement, Crutchfield doesn’t even seem like she’s playing to the indie scene, instead almost leaning towards pop country. Her voice sparkles from the get-go; I love the control she’s got over each syllables, rising and falling in certain spots that just crush you heart. It’s all carefully draped over classic banjo work and light guitar strums. The highlight hits when Adrian Grenier’s little brother MJ Lenderman shows up to add the perfect duet for the chorus, reminiscent of Dolly and Kenny or Tammy and George…it’s pretty special. Plus, it’s all set in the visual to a bayou cruise on a Texas pontoon boat, so we can’t argue there! Tigers Blood, the new LP, is out March 22nd via ANTI.

Zowy Share Harbored Video

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You’ve probably read about the work of Zowy in other forms on these old interweb pages, as its the project of Zoe Wyner from Halfsour and Temporary Eyesore. They’re new project has more kinship with acts like Broadcast or Jackie Mendoza, crafting these pulsating bits of bedroom pop that have a dominant vocal role that encircles the listener’s brain. For me, the undercurrent of this tune, contrasting against the bleeps and blips and bloops is what makes the song successful, as it leaves you with this impending doom crashing down against this robotic melodic future. If you’re into it, the Beware Magical Thinking cassette comes out this Friday courtesy of Lost Sound Tapes!

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.

Lunar Isles Shares New Tune, Releases New EP

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Over the last few years I’ve been keeping a close eye on David Skimming’s Lunar Isles project; it’s a dreamy bedroom project that continues to impress, release after release. This past Friday the Atlas EP was released, with a little more flexing of the sound throughout the six songs. Take the track below, which does wear some indiepop guitar references: it takes some of those nods, but peels back the modern dreamy atmospherics, allowing the melody and the gentle nature of Skimming’s voice to sit with the listener. Once you’ve sat and observed, you’ll find that the Atlas EP is the perfect entry point to Lunar Isles wonderful world of pop stylings.

Gorgeous Bully Shares Fresh Tune

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I wouldn’t go so far as to say that I was ever turned off by the work of Gorgeous Bully as they progressed, but there was definitely a little bit of the mystery lost as expectations rose up through the release of Closure. Up until now, where it feels like there’s a return to simpler structures and pure emotion. Even the recording feels distant, keeping the listener at arm’s length, which inevitably has the reverse effect, only pulling you in deeper. There’s this little tonal switch in the guitar that absolutely crushed me; look for it around 1:36 if you wish to feel the same. Either way, this track feels like there’s some solace in it, and I’m grateful for its existence.

Ty Segall Shares My Best Friend

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I’ll be the first to admit, that I’ve grown bored of Ty Segall over the last five years; he’s been a constant in the music scene, and at a certain point, I always wonder…what else is there? That’s not to say he’s not had great live shows; he’s like Thee Oh Sees in that manner…folks can never seem to get enough. That said, this new single from the forthcoming Three Bells does hold some intrigue and may entice me to get into the new LP. It’s got this sort of off-kilter, walking-the-guitar sort of craft to it; it feels like something out of the British art-pop scene a la Cate Le Bon. I love how he still breaks down into a jam, but even this feels muted and intimate, all the while the drums roll along in thunderous fashion. Ok Ty…I’m back in. Three Bells drops on January 26th via Drag City.

New Tune from My Best Unbeaten Brother

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I’m pretty picky when it comes to long musical intros on rock songs; I’m teacher of 13 year olds, so a majority of my time is a rush. But, when I pressed play on the newest single from UK outfit My Best Unbeaten Brother I just felt like this was the track for me today. Something in the song is growling at you instantly; the guitar lines have this edge to them that immediately has you on edge…the anticipation builds for that whole first minute. Then you’ve the seemingly spoken vocal delivery that works through the track as the guitars stab and poke through your speakers; it’s this riotous bit of ramshackle rock n’ roll that’s perfectly balanced to rip through your speakers. We expect a debut LP from the band later this year via Audio Antihero.

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