New Jam from Soft On Crime

I’ve covered Irish outfit Soft on Crime quite a bit over the last few years, so of course when the group put out a new little ditty I had to make sure you all were in on it. There’s this sense of longing and bewilderment that seems to creep out through the vocals, which upon first listen might share some similarities to Bob Pollard. That sensation allows the group, who traditionally employ raucous noise, to settle into a bit of slow burn, highlighting their adherence to pop standards of our day. You can actually stream all of their Noz Mat EP, although it doesn’t officially come out until December!

Accessory Shares New Singles

As avowed Dehd fans, we’d be remiss if we didn’t at least shine a light on Jason Balla’s new-ish solo work as Accessory. There’s a construction similarity in the way the song’s he’s just shared sound, but in that same fashion, there’s definitely something lighter burrowing up from beneath. Each of the two tracks seems textured with imperfections and charm, starting off in this sort of solitary mode that unfurls into a great expanse of pop magnificence. “Ums” is a bit brighter than “Do You” upon first listen, but the last minute of the latter is just this blissed out expanse of indie rock you can’t ignore. Play both of these jams as much as you want, as you won’t tire here.

Home Front Drop New Single

I was just talking to B.Gray yesterday about my need for something that felt energetic like the best of synth pop, but had just enough of an edge to keep my rock n’ roll desires in check. Lo and behold, Home Front drop one last glimpse into their Watch It Die LP; it sounds like the Killers, if they weren’t so dramatic, instead growing up with a skateboard beneath their feet. The whole of the song embraces this anthemic quality, as if they were building arena rock hits they could deliver to you in small dingy spaces that would make you feel alive. The new LP is out on Friday via La Vida Es Un Mus Discos.

More New Music from Leatherette

You know I love to keep you up to date on the Italian scene, and one of my favorite groups overseas is Leatherette, who’ve just dropped another jam from their forthcoming Ritmo Lento LP. This track specializes in a blend of slowcore and post-punk, creating this wash that lets you soak in the waves of guitar as they nip at your ears again and again. I’m also a big fan of the way the group kind of combine their vocal work, all of the voices coming together to really deliver an emphatic bit of last minute joy. The new LP is out on November 28th via Bronson Recordings.

Night Teacher Share World to Close + Drop Year of the Snake

Mondays are great for reflection, and in that spirit, I’m circling back to some old emails and releases like the recent LP from Night Teacher. I’ll admit, the single below is good, but it avoids immediacy, begging you to follow singer Lilly Bechtel’s vocal moves, calling to you like some sort of folk siren, waiting to smash your ship to pieces. That eruption does jump in, beautifully executed at the 1:29 mark where it bursts forth which such force that I immediately opened up the old laptop to start writing. It’s a really great jam, and once you fall in love below, you’ll want to skip over to hear Year of the Snake, the new LP that just dropped!

Emma Russack Shares New Single

I missed out on the first new single from Emma Russack, one of my favorite songwriters from the Aussie scene; she’s got a new EP titled 5 Timothee Chalamet Instagram Captions coming out in a few weeks, and I’m definitely loving this new single. If you listen, it almost feels like a little country ballad penned here in Texas, with a kind of wayward swing to it, punctuated by Emma’s sparkling voice. As a middle school teacher, the double entendre of the song isn’t lost on me (nor my students who find it hilarious). As always, her songwriting craft and charms as an artist are on full display; the new EP is out on November 21st via Dinosaur City.

Leilani Patao Shares Portrait + Releases Daisy

Over the last few years, Audio Antihero has been gathering up a solid stable of acts of great songwriting, such as Frog. Today, they release a new Ep from Leilani Patao, and I was really drawn to the track below, so felt like we could start you on the right foot today. It’s a slow burn, with the vocals and guitar work really low in their presentation; there is a little vocal lift that highlights Patao’s ability to weave in subtle melodies into her songwriting, and those little nuances are what will keep you coming back to Daisy. If you’re interested in the whole EP, you can stream the whole thing HERE.

Maraudeur Return with Syncope

I’ve already been hyping the new Marauder LP, Flaschentrager, and you can now hear another gem of post-punk revelry to create your own anticipation. The infectiousness greets you immediately, snapping you into the groove with a bounding rhythm section that propels you into a full on body-boogie. The vocals embrace that sort of cavernous dissonance, operating like an echo fading in and out bf ghostly hallways. Upbeat and dark, you’ll come back to live off the energy of the tune again and again. Flaschentrager is out on next Friday via Feel It Records, and you’ll want to grab a copy!

 

Natalie Jane Hill Announces Hopeful Woman

It seems like just yesterday that Natalie Jane Hill was wowing us with Azalea, her debut LP when she was in the Austin area. Here we are a few years later, and she’s got her third LP on deck, along with a new place to call home. It took me less than 20 seconds to fall in love with this single, as her heavy notes breathed life through my speakers. When her voice stretches for higher notes, there’s a lonesome bit of guitar hanging out in the distance, providing its own lonesome narrative to balance Natalie’s performance. As spirited as the first 2 minutes are, Hill switches it in the back 45 seconds, letting the thematic element of “never left me” dwell in the presence of the listener’s brain. Really excited ot hear more from Hopeful Woman, out via Dear Life Records on January 26.

Bliss Abyss Share Star

When you open with a wall of noise, you get to pick your path; you can take the road to continued volume or peel back the layers and reveal that saccharine centerpiece. On the latest Bliss Abyss track, they go for the latter, though they keep the noise present, for when they need to kick it around in between verses. Those verses swing huge, packing an alt rock vibe that would have made the band a household name back in the 90s. For now, we can revel in their joyous melodies and feedback, grinning as the waves crash against us over and over again.

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