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plu Drop Debut Single

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Anxiety Blanket Records has a knack for uncovering really rad acts, and it seems like plu might just have what it takes to capture our attention. For my ears, there’s a bit of Electrelane meets Dry Cleaning, albeit with a jazzier inflection. There’s a bit of an up and down, waiting patiently to let the noisier elements unfold. But! That’s what I love about this act, as they aren’t going to fulfill your musical expectations, holding tightly to their own style; it gives you a different vibe in the long-run, allowing you to settle into their sound as we await the next single on the horizon.

Pleased to Meet You: The Pennys

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Okay, so I’ve admittedly met the Pennys before, but just in different acts. The new project is made up of Mike Ramos (Tony Jay/Cindy) and Ray Seraphin aka RE Seraphin; we’ve been covering the two in various ways for years, and it seems impossible to me that the two are just now getting together. Mike’s soft-spoken performance seems the perfect counterbalance to Ray’s penchant for pop, and their first single feels timeless, like you’re all set to just get carried away. Whether it’s the gentle guitar lines or the way Mike and Ray wrap their voices around one another, there’s this undeniable collection that feels like they were meant to write songs together. The Pennys self-titled EP will be out this Spring via Mt. St. Mtn.

Sugar for the Pill Share Anelia

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Of late, there have been several bands that have been driven by the heady club vibes of the late 80s/early 90s; they’ve repurposed that sound into something grander…and in the case for Sugar for the Pill, dreamier. They’re taking those heavy club reverberation, akin to the stuff we heard on early Dummy LPs, then transforming it into something heavenly. The vocals embrace the more ethereal realm, sort of cascading off into the shimmering edges as backing vocals layer the effect. It encircles you, swoops in, then carries you away, and it does so over and over again, each time letting your brain drift into the far off. Deifnitely hope we get more from the Greek outfit soon.

Lily Seabird Shares Arrow Single

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I was fortunate to catch Lily Seabird do a set two years ago at a SXSW show, and ever since then, her name’s been on my radar, and I’ve been especially excited with Trash Mountain ready to drop this week. But, before we’re there, Lily has one more album teaser to get us excited. For me, the fragility of her vocal performance on this tune is one of the many reasons her work is so special; it feels like her soul’s cracking as each note escapes her mouth. Plus, this song builds and builds, rising spectacularly into this full explosion of folk songwriting, buoyed by the arrangement of those who worked on the song. Trash Mountain hits Friday via Lame-O Records.

Cleopatrick Drop Talk Down

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While Cleopatrick has been around for nearly a decade, it seems their name just keeps popping up more and more around here. They just recently released Fake Moon, and already they’ve returned with a brand new track. You’re greeted with a thundering blast of guitars, perhaps shattering your calmed morning routine. But, they let the noise pull back, working more with a gentle whispering ballad that works over a heavily strummed guitar bit. From there, the group sort of tease you…will they explode, will they meander off into more ornate nature? Rest assured, they’re going to bring the rock your way, letting it hit once again as it reverberates through its surrounding. Guess you never know when they’re going to strike next, so maybe there’s even more new rock around the corner!

Tokoloshe Share Toxins Single

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Don’t be fooled by the early strum on the acoustic guitar, as this new track from Tokoloshe has so much more to offer you; it goes beyond mere folk and embraces a slowcore sentiment that hits with a sobering blast. There’s such an expansiveness to the tune, like you can fill in the details with your own brain, suspending the musical reality as its presented, which I suppose is what the group was after. Stay tune when they get to the second verse, as you get another vocalist supporting the first, and that overlapping gives it this sort of outlier pop vibe that has me playing this one over and over.

Avery Friedman Shares Another Single

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If you haven’t been paying attention, you’re going to want to keep an eye on Avery Friedman. She’s been circling the music world, yet New Thing is her first foray into establishing her own voice, exploring her “pain, growth, and sexuality.” The title track has this stellar guitar sound, it feels distorted, yet somehow creeps across the mix like it’s being lightly strummed. Friedman carefully walks her voice across too, like an angelic little whisper that drifts in and out of your consciousness. Stepping into the limelight shouldn’t be a difficult task, if Avery is walking out into the world with songs this strong in her pocket. New Thing will be out on April 18th via Audio Antihero.

JAWNY Drops Brand New Single

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Musically, my brain is all over the map today, and I’m totally cool with that, as that’s what the site’s for, right? Well, some rock, some softer stuff, and now this fantastic new pop tune from JAWNY. The artist has been stretching himself artistically, working on endeavors that expand outside of the music spectrum, and all of that is bleeding into the new single. There’s this sort of rhythmic pulse in here that kind of bobs and weaves between each delivered line, kind of matching the sort of pop energy from that Methyl Ethel/Stella Donnelly collaboration a few years back. It brings out this energy that’s part hook and part slow groove, and you can’t deny the natural joy provided by the song’s constant push and pull, pushing your body to let loose and just embrace the day.

Why Bother Announce You Are Part of the Experiment EP + Share Listen

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After churning out a couple of killer LPs last year, Iowa’s Why Bother, the group are set to return with a brand new EP titled You Are Part of the Experiment. We’re pleased to bring you the opening track from the record, but be forewarned, excessive volume is likely to blow through your speakers. Listeners will be treated to some audio samples, and then suddenly, you’re hit with a barrage of buzzsaw guitars; they’re gritty and blown out, giving off the vibe that you’re being chased through the hallways of some insane asylum. Vocals are delivered in a rather disaffected manner; the kind where each lyric is spoken as a matter of fact, but the melodic nature pokes its head out from time to time, like when the line of “I don’t care/I’m not going to listen anymore” is followed by a few syllabic harmonies. If you love to let your speakers live on the edge, turn this one up, then grab the EP from Feel It Records before the April 18th release date!

The Slashes Share War Candy Single

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San Diego’s The Slashes gave me a rush of blood to the head with this new single. Guitars race right into your ear, ripping up these angular notes that make you twirl and stop the floor all at once. Everything feels frantic and dangerous, but the vocals do their part to offset that vibe, teasing a bit of solace amidst the swirling textures. Those vocal tones are so heavy that they manage to weigh down the guitar and drums, so it creates this really intoxicating effect as you can feel both pieces working in contrast to one another. Crank it up and fall for this ripper.

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