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Marble Raft Share New Single

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It’s that time of year when you’re want to sit by the fire, warming your soul; I can’t think of a better way to get that season underway than by jamming some sparkling indiepop from Swedish outfit Marble Raft. A driving nighttime groove sets up the thematic concept of a magical evening out, letting life carry you wherever the proverbial wind blows. Musically, they incorporate string samples and washes of synths to accompany the dueling vocals, all of it building this wall of melody that matches a magical night. Snuggle up and enjoy.

Geoffrey O’Connor Shares Let’s Make Love Feel Good Again

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While I’m still perplexed by the ever-present penguin in the new series of videos from Geoffrey O’Connor, I’m totally thrilled by his pop penmanship, as he’s written another swooning pop track I adore. Casually shimmying into the verses, he works the track like a singer controlling his audience; you can almost feel him moving across the stage as he locks into that connection. But, the big winner is the chorus, as longtime ATH hero Emma Russack lends her voice, effortlessly lifting the melody that rains upon the listener with each falling note. Another gem from the forthcoming I Love What We Do, out on February 14th via Dinosaur City.

Don’t Worry Share Ever So Clear

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As they celebrate ten years together (Congrats!), Essek outfit Don’t Worry went back into the studio to reflect on the mark, and came out with this power ballad, a reflection on seeing your whole self, “ugly bits and all.” I can’t help but to fall for the vocals here, landing somewhere between Americana and British pop, albeit with a bit of punk flare. Still, the song works through the melody, filling in the space behind with cascading guitar riffs and joyous backing vocal notes. It’s all about pulling the emotion out of every note, which is where the group have excelled over past years, so crank it up! Courtesy of Specialist Subject.

Prism Shores Share Tourniquet

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As if the first single from the new Prism Shores wasn’t a big enough statement, they offer their new jam, perhaps topping the joy of the first one. This go round, things are a little more patient, looking more inward, almost akin to the earliest of Teenage Fanclub moments, though there’s something in the guitar style that does feel very fresh. Each vocal go round carries this softness, but in a manner that sounds more introspective, tying it the current indie scene. You even get a little digression just after the 1.5 minute mark, leading into a beautiful closing moment. Out from Underneath is going to be something quite special, so look for it the day after my birthday, January 17th, courtesy of Meritorio Records.

Disarme Share Change Single

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Our friends over at Geographie Records have a pretty good track record when it comes to what’s hip over in France, and they’ve sent us the debut single from Disarme, with this shadowy video to immerse you into the confines of what’s coming our way. There was something about the guitar sound and the hushed vocal work that reminded me of an early Sharon van Etten, though you’ll hear a subtle vocal change about midway through the tune, encouraging you to take any meaningless comparison with a grain of salt. With that little plot twist comes a lighter guitar, turning a faint little note into charm, to completely slow it down as the music moves to a softened close.

Campus Christy Share Little Wings

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The musical collaboration between Peanut Butter Wolf and Brian Ellis is shaping up quite nicely, and “Little Wings” is just another careful sample from the forthcoming LP that’s got me in a state of awe. A galactic wash works just behind the strum, with a light hum adding to listener’s of the faintest brushstrokes, though on this cold Austin morning, I’m certainly drawn towards the gentle vocals. They offer this fragility, this sort of happy solitude that accompanies the light blowing of the winds outside, so it feels like the perfect track today. The self-titled Campus Christy LP will be out on December 6th via Stones Throw.

The Rishis Return with Coloring

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While they’ve been hammering around in the Athens scene for some time, the Rishis only released their delightful debut back in 2022, so, that seems to have spurned the wheels of creativity now that the group have announced their follow-up LP. They’ve offered us up an enchanting first single, a tune that falls somewhere between the pop charms of Beulah, though wearing hints of the Athens scene. You’ll find textures galore, be that layered guitars, piano notes or blasts of horns; it’s all in there to give a light-hearted nature to the psychedelia, encouraging you to dive don your headphones and blast this loudly as you walk amidst the Fall leaves. You’re not going to find a happier place than right here, thus encouraging you to keep your eyes focused on the their new self-titledLP out next February via Cloud Recordings.

Shrapnel Announce Sedan Crater + Share New Video

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When Shrapneldropped their 2021 LP Alasitas, it got a lot of coverage (and plays) on our end of things over here, so when an email came in with a fresh single and an album announce, I was ready to share…and here we are. This new jam jumps right on, twisting jangling guitars into hook-laden distortion machines wielding pop sensationalism for the masses. As the energy ebbs and flows, you can see the band working on their own axe wielding tricks, playing with organized robotics that strike the emphatic notes in all the right spots. They’ll be releasing Sedan Crater on January 31st via Tenth Court, and we’ll keep you posted as more singles pop out!

Good Morning Announce Surprise LP

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RayRay and I love Good Morning, and in fact, I even took the band to grab an Arma-delo the last time they were in Austin, so we’ve got to get behind the announcement of a surprise second LP from the group in 2024. It’s a meandering 8 minute pop rock track, embracing the title by just floating through the ether and coolly hitting your ears; it could even be considered easy listening, if you were into that sort of thing…which we are! Don’t be scared away by the length, as they fill that space with plenty of musicality and vocals, so it’s more like a classic Good Morning pop song, stretched for your benefit. The Accident will be out on November 29th.

Kim Deal Share Nobody Loves You More

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I know Kim Deal‘s been at the songwriting game for decades, but I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect to love her new solo effort quite as much as I do, at least based upon the singles we’ve heard. This go round, there’s more of a switch to a ballad format, eventually erupting into a full swing arrangement that buoys the overall vibe. It begins with Deal working atop a snappy percussive element and elegant string work, using her voice to create the emotional pull; it’s a quiet performance, but one that feels like it’s the sort of glue that will tie the whole LP together. There’s a burst of horns and strings, and you feel like she’s in the Copa, but it settles, closing with the more pensive performance where the tune began. Nobody Loves You More is out this Friday via 4AD.

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