Camera Obscura Shares Liberty Print Video

Long ago, when a friend first suggested listening to Camera Obscura, I remember that it was all about Tracyanne Campbell’s voice; it felt steadfast in solitude, yet charming in its emotional power. When I listen to their latest single, “Liberty Print,” I can still feel the majesty in Campbell’s vocal performance, though sonically, you can hear the band moving in new directions; even Tracyanne comments that “it’s the song most unlike anything we’ve one before.” That charming openness of the song, leaving drifting guitar notes atop sampled synth notes is perfect, leaving the song with tons of space to be filled…and they do, adding in snappy drum work that gives the song a bit of gallop. Lyrically, the song manages to detail Campbell’s grief (after the passing of her brother) from within the context of a buoyant pop song; this the charming craft of a songwriter few can beat. Look to the East, Look to the West is out on May 3rd via Merge.

Immaterialize Share If Dinner Single

That Chicago scene is so hot right now! Another act to keep an eye on is the new project, Immaterialize, who’ve shared their latest single that seems perfectly fitting for an eclipse world. Upon pressing play, you’ll find a deep beat that pulses and trickles throughout the tune; you’ll also hear a cloud of atmosphere pressing into the speakers, creating this dreamy blanket of anxiety that you’ll somehow find comforting. I think that owes to the drifting of the vocal work, almost operating as more of an instrument than a pure vocal piece, allowing you to kind of watch as the song moves in then out. Drift right into this one!

The Looniest Toon Shares Analysis Paralysis

It’s difficult to put yourself out there, for starters. But, to do it with such sincerity and make it feel beautiful is even rare, so my hats are off to The Looniest Toon as they prepare the release of Tripp Avenue. Bex Gaspelin fills the EP with details of her own mental health struggles, building a musical world of her own as a coping mechanism. As I listen, the natural bounce of the synths working over a thumping drum spins you into an otherworldly realm, with the vocals operating as a glimmering message from a far off distance. The dreamy nature allows for the song to offer a beacon of light to listeners, a place to get lost all on their own. Give a listen.

Baby Blue Share Another Single

We will finally be able to hear Of My Window in its entirety when its released next week, but for now, Baby Blue have offered one last glimpse at what’s in store for us. When the song kicks in, there’s this charming bit of baroque pop, sort of Camera Obscura adjacent; there’s an emphatic punch there, almost this direct playfulness. Soon, however, the band pulls it all back, letting the swagger subside so we can all catch our breath together. Here the song seems to carefully churn out little rays of sunlight, bright guitar lines creeping through the speakers before the tune gallops back into its more joyous moments. Of My Window hits on April 12th via Lost and Lonesome.

Stephen’s Shore Announce Neptune EP

Every few years Stephen’s Shore gift us the glory of a new track, much like they’re doing today with the announcement of their new Neptune EP. It’s difficult to decide which aspect of the tune I’m more attracted to after my first five or six listens here. At one point, the way the jangling guitars open up on the back of a bobbing bass line feels like the sun’s coming up over the hills here in Austin; there’s a natural bright emotive quality that one can’t escape. That said, there’s this wistful nostalgia in the vocal presentation. The notes are warm, though there’s a bit of looking back that pervades, even in the lyrics. A bright way to kick off a new EP; Neptune is out via Meritorio Records on May 10th.

JW Francis Shares Turtleneck Weather

Feel like Friday is the perfect day to lock into a new track from JW Francis; his music just feels fitting for looking to the weekend, as he locks into these classic guitar grooves with a really clever vocal delivery. I’m finding that there are definitely elements in this tune that feel like they’re channeling a pop version of Lou Reed, particularly in the style of delivery and some of the playful vocal notes that get added in for extra musical flavor. This single drops today, along with a slew of tour dates as JW makes his way across the country, so be sure to check in if you’re looking for a solid show.

Houses of Heaven Share Strange Temptation

Last time we were out jamming to Houses of Heaven they offered up the dark club hit “Deserve,” but as we dive in deeper with another single, they’re not afraid to hit things a little harder in the electronic realm. I love the pulsating rhythmic beat of this tune, though it definitely carries a sharper industrial edge than we had on that last hit. Even the vocal work feels a bit more strained, a bit more aggressive in its presentation…and, of course, I don’t mind that one single bit. When you hit the chorus, or what seems as it it fits that role, there’s this murky pop underbelly, though it gets shielded by the wash and the pulsing synth notes. This whole record is starting to feel like one great dark pop journey, and I’m totally here for it. They’ll be releasing Within/Without on April 26th via Felte.

Lunchbox Share I’m Yours, You’re Mine Single

We’ve already been gifted the opening track from the new Lunchbox LP, and the band follow it up appropriately with the album’s second track. This track displays the true power of pop, as the tune works efficiently with a stomp and clanging tambourines; the vocals are delivered in this matching moment that seeks to meet up with the march. Still, further success lays in the chorus, hinting at a slightly more melodious moment, then it gets buoyed by some additional horn arrangements. Catchy and cool, you’re going to want to dip your toes in the proverbial pop waters below; Slumberland Records will release Pop and Circumstance on May 10th.

Babehoven Share Ella’s From Somewhere Else

Admittedly, I’ve been in more of a rocking mood the last few years, but there’s something in this season that’s really made me yearn for music just like Babehoven crafted for their new record. For instance, they offer up this new single with little more than a forlorn bit of strumming, setting up the calmed brood of the vocals. Just as you think the tune will settle in under the blankets with you, the percussion kicks in, bringing just a bit more spirit to the tune, though it never loses that initial intimacy. Sounds continue to fill in from behind, continually building and at that point, you’re caught, drifting away on the tail of the song. Really excited for Water’s Here In You, dropping on April 26th.

+/- Announce Further Afield LP

It’s been a few years since we last heard from +/-, so excited to see that they’ve got a new record on the horizon for the end of May. I easily got caught up in that weird distant spring sound, then fell in love when the drums started snapping at the pace. When the vocals come in, riding the up and down of tones, I found myself diving right into the track. Still, they weren’t done, throwing in an energetic bit of jangling guitars to flesh out the sound; it’s crazy how a song can sound so full and employ such sparse sonics simultaneously…then again, that’s the mastery of the craft. Further Afield is out on May 31st via Ernest Jenning Record Co.

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