Check Out Wildflower From Celebrity

Relatively new Chicago based outfit Celebrity originated after band members Drew Brown, Kevin Maida, and Chris Mills had a bit of down time away from their main groups. This led to a self-titled EP in 2022, and now another 4 song EP entitled Automatic Charger which was released earlier this week. For a preview of the EP and what the band is all about, check out the A-side single “Wildflower”, with accompanying video, below. It’s a driving rock tune, with hints of garage, and a downright harder nature fitting for the band’s hometown.

You can stream the entire new EP over on bandcamp.

 

Another Track from A Place to Bury Strangers Synthesizer LP

I mean, it’s probably not fair to everyone, but with Synthesizer barely a few months old, A Place to Bury Strangers aren’t letting your forget their accomplishments, giving the video treatment to another song from the record. For me, I ran right back when the video came over, as this was one of my favorite tunes on the LP; it reminded me of a more accessible Joy Division, carrying the sort of dark indifference with just enough pop sprinkles to give some joy to the listener. The video version harps on the nature of mankind’s destructive nature and infatuation with self-importance. Why not start your day here? Synthesizer is available now through Dedstrange.

Sharp Pins Share Storma Lee Video

The expanded version of Radio DDR will be out this March, but every new little Sharp Pins snippet we get to hear, like “Storma Lee” just makes me feel embarrassed how infinitely cool this kid is. I don’t mean that in a belittling sense, but there’s this wiseness and awareness that I can’t imagine possessing at his age, and his music is beginning to show the depths of that knowledge. Slater calls this a “zombie beach boy daydream terror,” though I can see it as a less erratic Guided by Voices; it has this slight polish, just on the cusp of being overdone or disappearing altogether. There’s a dedication to a sort of lo-fidelity taste, and the warbles add to that texture, but slight little changes like the plot twist at 1:48 illustrate the stunning craftsmanship in all these songs. Just another phenomenal taste of what’s to come: Radio DDR is out March 21st via K Records/Perennial.

Shermy Prep Friends 2020

For the next four years we’ll all be harping on the continuous shit show we’re stuck in, so we’ll turn to our music for promise, for hope. When I played this new Shermy track, there’s this blossoming buoyancy to it that I naturally loved; it feels like I’m bounding down the streets with my arms interlocked with my closest friends. Maybe that’s where the title of the forthcoming Friends 2020 LP comes from, as the joy of these light jangles is sure to draw you and your friends closer, tossing down some sort of group jig at your next dinner party. Thanks to Shermy for the glimmer of sun; this new LP will hit on February 14th via Lost Sound Tapes.

Free Range Shares Hardly

Chicago based Sofia Jensen and their musical work under the moniker Free Range has been some of my favorite music to go back to again and again over the last couple of years. Since the release of Practice almost two years ago, I have been eagerly looking forward to more jams as they come our way. Today the wait is over, as Sofia has just hit us with this emotive stunner called “Hardly.” It’s hard to truly put enough words of praise on to Free Range, as I think the songwriting is without compare – at least in the singer/songwriter genre as it currently stands. Outstanding stuff from a promising new musical talent.

This track is on the new album entitled Lost & Found which is due out on March 28th via Mick Music. Pre-orders are live now.

Brand New Video from Constant Follower

In my opinion, there’s never a bad time to find yourself in love with a Constant Follower track; Stephen McAll’s outfit is one of the last great remnants of folk-rock, still built around lush soundscapes, almost seeming more instrumental at times than folk-oriented. This new tune operates as sort of a reflection; it merely exists, as the pace is nearly stripped in favor of a dense musical world. In doing so, the group allows you to just sit and bask in the emotion, take a moment to glance around and just relish in your existence…or you know, that’s where my brain took it. This one appears on The Smile You Send Out Returns to You, out on February 28th from Last Night From Glasgow.

Mt Fog Share Soft Center Video

If you’re looking for a true immersive album, might I suggest you indulge yourself by finding a quiet space, perhaps near a window, then turning on Mt. Fog‘s Ultraviolet Heart Machine. The record deals a lot with personal transformation, accepting the loss of self (whether that’s with a partner or one’s self); you’ll hear that nod in the refrain of “Soft Center,” offering the line “someone I don’t know.” Hold onto that as you watch the video directed by Clyde Petersen, who used lighting to isolate the band individually, then layering bits of the natural world atop instruments and backgrounds to tie the group to the natural world, which is always a thematic element in the group’s work. Musically, there’s this bubbling lifeforce, carefully crafted by the rhythmic section in the tune, allowing for Carolyn B.’s voice to shine and dance in the shadows of the tune. Brilliant track with a brilliant video fresh for your eyes! Grab one of the last copies of their LP while you can!

Pink Chameleons Share Sunshine Honey

When I put on this new single from Pink Chameleons, I immediately fawned; it’s the same sort of pastoral psychedelia that got me excited to work with our own Fantastic Purple Spots. This new single is brimming with brightness, playing upon the song’s title by showering you with warmth, letting the honey and the song’s underbelly keep you stuck in the mix. I was really drawn to the twist of the jangles until my ears adjusted and began to hear the nuanced little vocal textures working beneath, and it began to turn the song into this mysterious joy I wanted to play again and again. This track will feature on the group’s new Harmony LP, out on January 31st via Soliti Music.

The Innocence Mission Share Your Saturday Picture Video

Over last week’s holidays, I spent quite a bit of time with Midwinter Swimmers; I was excited to spend my week of relaxation with the album, as it arrived just in time for the Winter weather to finally reach Austin. And, the Innocence Mission, dropped this accompanying video to reaffirm their gentle joy, illustrated and animated by Karen Peris herself. I love how the imagery and artistry correlate to the group’s history, though the new record’s art reflects more of the approach on Befriended. Nonetheless, this band should never be overlooked, thus I’m here to remind you of their importance in your life. Grab their new LP HERE.

Feeling Figures Celebrate East Coast Jaunt with New Video!!!

Nearly two months ago, Canadian outfit Feeling Figures dropped the super Everything Around You LP into our laps; it was filled with a refreshing brand of indie rock that managed to incorporate old and new sounds all simultaneously. This week, the band are coming from the Great North to play some shows in Philly (11.14), NYC (11.15), Boston (11.16), and New Haven (11.17). Despite being bummed they’re New York trip was a week after my own, I love that they’ve got a great video from the title track. When you press play, the song sort of noodles; it’s playing in a familiar sort of post-Sonic Youth territory, indicating it’s just the band locking into their own internal sound. Just before the minute mark hits, the pop rolls in, coming across like a slight more dissonant Broadcast; I absolutely adore this track! If you haven’t picked up a copy, it’s available now through K/Perennial.

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