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Tough Age Give It a Day

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When I listen to this new single from Tough Age, there’s something hanging on the edge of the track, something that seems filled with the promise of tomorrow. The guitars shuffle from the get-go, offering this moderately upbeat drive that encourages the rest of the band to keep pace. Of course, the rhythm section has no problem there, but that push makes the vocals come through with this urgency that’s not always present in the modern cycle, so it feels great here, wishing us all the best of our day. They ride out the track with this sparkling little guitar solo, and then we’re done, so you can press play again. Waiting Here, the new record, is out on June 16th via We Are Time/Bobo Integral.

Rob I Miller (Blues Lawyer) Announces Debut LP

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Rob I Miller is no stranger on these ATH pages, but for the most part, he’s worked in various other projects like Blues Lawyer. But, today, Rob gets his own spot, as he’s just announced his solo debut, Companion Piece. You can hear some lineage to other Miller acts, like the fuzziness on the edges, but admittedly, there’s this huge, almost arena-rock riff work going on in the distance; it’s like you’re hearing a stadium show echo from a mile away, building this sort of constant reverberation. Then Rob comes in with his effortless cool and lays it atop the whole thing, letting his voice almost cruise with the top down as the wall of noise builds behind him. Companion Piece is out on May 12th via Vacant Stare.

Billy Tibbals Takes Us to Foreverland

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I love when I get turned onto new artists, which was the case a few weeks ago when Billy Tibbals popped up on my radar. I loved him then, but his newest single warrants some steady spins in my musical rotation. There’s this slight bit of that Bowie/Bolan-esqure brand of pop rock, which is undeniable. But, beneath those tendencies, there’s also this bit of organic folk rock that echoes through, something that seems to be seeking solace in the wilderness; huge sweeping string arrangements don’t hurt the grandiose nature either. Billy will release his new Stay Teenage EP this Friday via Silver Arrow Records.

John Andrews & the Yawns Offer Fourth Wall

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I really love that the new John Andrews & the Yawns single begs your presence; I don’t mean physically though, as that’s clear if you’re simply pressing play. You’ve got to just sit with yourself in this tune, which, admittedly, isn’t necessarily easy nowadays. When the track opens its doors and lets you in, you’re seated in a more verbal based scenario, with Andrews’ smooth voice settling you into your seats as you await the final musical climb. Just after the 4 minute mark, those without patience might just click on to the next stream in your playlist, but if you’ve got that time to be present, sit tight as you’re treated to a nice musical excursion, filled with sweeping strings and steadied pop, allowing you to finally immerse yourself into the whole experience and break through that imaginary fourth wall. If you dig, Love for the Underdog is out April 28th on Woodsist.

Echo Ladies Sign with Rama Lama Records; Drop New Single

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One of the hotbeds of Swedish music is the stable at Rama Lama Records, who today announce the signing of Echo Ladies, along with a fresh single from the Malmo outfit. The darkened texture is set up from the get-go, with this cavernous ambiance and deep rhythmic pulse. I loved the dark-wave feel there, but the hairs on my arm didn’t raise until that guitar started jabbing into the mix, offering up this sort of post-punk texture that evolves into a dreamier world when Matilda Botwid begins to stretch the band’s performance with her voice. I love how the track just closes out emphatically too, pushing this gale-force volume right through your speakers. Looks like they’ll have a new LP before the year’s up, so we’ll keep you posted on that one!

Low Praise Share Time is Calling

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I love the way that the guitars on this new Low Praise track kind of crawl right into the picture, sort of prowling for listeners. Suddenly the sticks hit and the drums provide this insatiable rhythm that gets your body right into the groove. Once the vocals join the rest of the party, they seem like they’re trying to keep up, working with a bit of a syllabic curl not unlike many of their post-punk brethren. Where I got hooked was the anti-chorus that hits at the 1:20 mark; it’s a place where others would sell me this boisterous hook that I’d gobble up with joy. That’s the easy way out, which Low Praise didn’t offer me immediately, so I appreciate their willingness to go beyond the genre’s formulaic nature. Take a risk with me and grab a copy of Dressing, which drops on May 19th.

Far Caspian Announces The Last Remaining Light

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When we caught Far Caspian during SXSW I wasn’t quite sure what to make of the set; I felt like I had pigeonholed Joel Johnston in that sort of post-dream pop realm. But, in that set, I got a glimpse of what was in the works with the Last Remaining Light, definitely leaving a lasting impression on me. This new single works on multiple levels, at times merging math-y tendencies with those dreamy moves, although the nature of Johnston’s voice leaves you with an element of the pastoral. It’s like the world somehow found the next Gravenhurst then forced them to become the next Pinback, and if that makes sense, you’ll totally get why I love this track. The Last Remaining Light is out July 14th.

Mo Troper Drops Another Pop Nugget: Stream For You to Sing

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We’re barely removed from the release of MTV in the Fall of last year, but Mo Troper never seems to slow-down, and why would he? His latest effort has this intertwining bit of guitar weaving this quilt of glam, lo fi and crunchy indie rock; it’s almost a stomper, with tons of classic guitar flare hitting the high notes. Mo’s distinctive voice shines brightly from the textured mix of rock n’ roll, like a beacon of light guiding you along the path of rock n’ roll pleasure. Word on the street is this tune will feature on Mo’s next great record; it’s going to great. Track available courtesy of Lame-O Records.

Greg Mendez Releases Two New Singles: Best Behavior + Hope You’re Doing Okay

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It seems like there are a lot of folks out there falling in love with Greg Mendez, and with these latest singles hitting today, I imagine there will be more folks digging through Mendez work. Honestly, as a blogger for the last 15 years or so, I’ve admittedly used the Elliott Smith comparison a lot, but in these two songs, the album’s final two tracks, I feel as if we’re as close as we might ever get to finding another voice so meaningful. There’s this fragility in Greg’s voice, something that just lets his words hang effortlessly in the air, waiting to find a person who needs the comfort his voice will offer. All of this is layered carefully atop a light strum, giving off that intimacy that makes you feel as if you’re in on the secret. Greg Mendez, the album, will be out on May 5th via Forged Artifacts/Devil Town Tapes.

Airhockey Drop Always Late Single

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Felt like I wanted to kickstart this week with a bit of energy, so it’s perfect that there’s an excellent new track from Florida’s Airhockey. The band employ those swirling jangle notes, almost dancing through the mix in unison with the snappy drum beat that serves as the cores of the track. When you hit the vocals, it feels like you’ve just been coated in the warmest, fuzziest down, balancing out the song’s energy by keeping this dynamism in the song’s presentation. The group have been dropping singles pretty consistently this year, so perhaps there’s a longer effort hanging just on the horizon…but if not, let’s just keep rocking these bouncing singles!

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