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The Sleeves Announce Self-Titled LP

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Tara Cunningham and Jack Cooper are familiar names with the ATH crew, particularly as we’ve been covering Jack’s stuff since the UP days. Tara and Jack have been working together as the Sleeves (as well as Modern Nature), and Friday there was news of a new self-titled LP. Our sneak peek is a pretty stark adventure, with the band carefully plucking at the strings of their instruments, allowing the tones to sort of resonate and hang before moving to the next. Between the lines of those hanging notes you’ll find the muted voices of the two beckoning, calling you to sink into the solitary moment that is the song below. Look for their new LP via 12XU on May 8th.

Bayonne Returns with Multiphase

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What better way to kick off a week of musical discovery by hitting up the locals here in Austin. We’ve covered Bayonne forever, and bathing in the organic electronica Roger crafts is infinitely rewarding. While the vocals have this bright dreaminess, sort of sailing atop the track, my ear keeps going to the piano/keyboard line that holds the track together; it goes up and down and up and down, allowing the project to layer and texturize atop it, so it feels almost like the rhythmic accent of the track. You can crank up the volume and let it hit hard, or tone it down and let the song nip at your ears, but either way, you’ll not be disappointed in pressing play.

Memorials Share Wildly Remote

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Verity Susman’s voice has been an omnipresent sound in my life (and my DJ sets); it can be strikingly beautiful and haunting at the same time, which is exactly what we get on the latest Memorials single. It’s hard not to hear some Nico nods in the simplicity of the craft, allowing the vocals to be the constant highlight of the song; the voice appears to be walking alongside the piano/synth notes, as if they’re walking together hand in hand. There’s some little noisy flutters, but they’re brief, letting the song resonate with you, sinking deep into your soul. All Clouds Bring Not Rain will be out on March 27th via Fire Records.

Two Dark Birds Share Girl of Summer Single

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If you consider yourself a big Bill Callahan fan, and you’re anxiously awaiting a little bit of Bill in your playlist, then perhaps you can turn your eyes to Two Dark Birds. This New York outfit operate with similar dulcet vocal tones, though here, the song seems a bit more wistful as opposed to the weariness of Bill’s work. Plus, the arrangements throughout seem to add an element of gratefulness, something that provides a little more promise on the horizon. You’re emotional, but you’re moving forward, looking back with lessons learned…or at least that’s my take on it! This track will appear on the forthcoming Dreamers of the Golden Dream LP.

The Goods Cover the Riverdales Back to You

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I don’t typically fuck with covers; I mean, I listen to them, sure, but I don’t necessarily put them up on our site over here. That being said, when this cover from the Goods came into the old inbox, I had to jump at it! The San Francisco outfit dropped their Don’t Spoil the Fun LP last year, but here they are today with a cover of the Riverdales “Back to You.” Honestly, there’s not much that’s changed between the ORIGINAL VERSION and this cover, except, well, the style of guitars. Ben Weasel was a master at pop punk, so when his work is in the hands of others, it’s not hard to hear the pop sensibility coming through. The Goods just make it crisp and jangly, maybe slowing it down a bit by not using that buzzsaw guitar…they definitely leave in the big hooks! Tune comes courtesy of Dandy Boy Records.

Fort Not Share Heaven to Me

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A few weeks ago we were really excited to hear that this year would bring us a fresh record from Fort Not, the Swedish duo offering up spritely pop music. On their brand new single, there’s this very sated vocal feel, something that reminds me a bit of some of those Forster penned Go-Betweens tracks (or his son for that matter); they hand on the cusp between melodic croon and spoken word, accenting the sharp jangles of the guitar. The drumming stays out of the way, only hitting above its weight when the fuzzier riffs come into play during the chorus. This should convince you to spend a little bit of money on You On Repeat, the new LP via Meritorio, out February 27th.

Natalie Jane Hill Shares Colors

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Simply put, Natalie Jane Hill is a voice you should all be swimming towards. We’ve been praising the previous singles from Hopeful Woman, but this new jam is just a special piece that’ll stop you in your path. It’s got these beautiful arrangements that buoy the track, from trickling little piano lines to sweeping string pieces that accentuate the vocal tones. Speaking of that voice…it’s embracing a maturity that usually comes from years and years of songwriting and performances; it feels like she’s standing on a stage and everything behind her has faded away, as her voice its on spotlight on the songwriter. Such a striking tune and a special way to work on a Thursday. Hopeful Woman is out on March 6th via Dear Life Records.

Another Rad Track from Exek

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You can’t ignore the Melbourne scene folks, you can’t even try to keep it down, nor would we want to do so, especially when it comes to Exek. The group are focused on the release of their new LP, Prove the Mountains Move, which is being handled by DFA. What I love about the band’s sound, coinciding with this single, is that you never quite know what you’re going to get, with their sound seemingly bleeding into some stretched out brand of pop, perhaps even nodding to the title of the record at hand; it’s glacially paced, yet never once did I feel bored in the confines of the song. It operates like a spiritual, nearing a chanting mentality as it rises into a blissful close. You can listen to the new LP when it hits on February 27th.

The Reds, Pinks and Purples Share Heaven of Love

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For some reason, I tend to take The Reds, Pinks and Purples for granted; the band, helmed by Glenn Donaldson, have quietly and consistently put out magical records year after year, and yet, I never tire of Donaldson’s voice. Even for such a distinctive songwriter, the evolution of Glenn’s work is always subtle, at least to my ears. For instance, this new tune keeps the guitar sound fairly light, allowing the synthetic nature to permeate the tune, building this textured groove beneath, then pulling back until you arrive at the chorus. Sure, structurally it’s similar to most acts, but the way it’s pulled off here feels like a refresh in the band’s sound…the sort that should have you rushing to pick up Acknowledge Kindness, out on April 24th via Fire.

Cranking That New Voxtrot Jam

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We hear at ATH are super excited for the forthcoming Voxtrot record, and another song means another moment we can take to celebrate the work of the group. On my end, I think the sparkle in this track comes from Ramesh’s voice; he captures this majesty and exhibits such range that it reminds me of his incredible songwriting prowess. Don’t get me wrong…if the rhythm section weren’t as tight and playful beneath the surface, none of it would come off as successfully as it does here. Plus, there’s the horn arrangements that add in a layer of texture that lifts the melody right into your ears. It doesn’t hurt that the video sees a group smiling and enjoying themselves once again…which perhaps is equally as powerful as the song itself. Dreamers in Exile will be out February 27th!

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