Tag: North Carolina

Bats & Mice Return!

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If the band name Bats & Mice doesn’t immediately ring a bell, I’m not sure anyone (including the band) would blame you as they’ve dormant for going on 12+ years. What was a promising career, with the high point being their last EP Back in Bat from 2010, halted shortly after with the band pausing all creative output to focus on life and other projects. Luckily for all of us fans, the Chapel Hill lads got back together late last year, made some tunes together again, and have a full album of material ready for release later this year. Of course an album announcement wouldn’t be fit without some new tunes to check out, so treat your ear holes to this new track “Buried Just Beyond.” This was well worth the wait.

The new album from Bats & Mice, PS: Seriously, is due out on May 31st via Lovitt Records.

New Single From Late Bloomer

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North Carolina’s Late Bloomer shared this new single called “Hope For Rain” a few days ago and I wanted to get it to your ears before the weekend. The song effortlessly combines a sort of DIY indie, college rock sound with some lovely twang and slide guitar. Hopefully you’ll give it a listen below and also consider a pre-order of their new album entitled Another One Again. That’s due out on March 1st via Self Aware Records.

Late Bloomer Share Self Control

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We’re busy over here working on year end lists for albums and songs and other various randomness while still blasting new jams as they come in. My new jam of the day comes from Charlotte based band Late Bloomer who caught my ear last week with this new tune “Self Control.” It has this hints of emo to start things off, but then kicks into a full fledged alt-rock number with an ever so slight slide guitar to offer a Southern hint here and there. Lots of emotion, crescendos and energy. Carry on.

This track will be part of a new album coming in 2024. More details to come.

The Sheeps Share Proof of Concept

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If there was a track that completely encompassed everything about this week, somehow it’s this new tune from the Sheeps. There’s a steadiness to it, an almost routine and circular chug; it feels, to a degree like finding you’re footing in this weird old world. Even so, you get the feeling like you’re on some magnificent car ride to nowhere, but not bothered by that one bit. You’re just riding in the backseat, music blasting, sun shining on everyone in the care as you all grin from ear to ear. Feels like the promise of adventure, while simultaneously providing you with a sense of comfort, safety and familiarity. It’s all the things my friends, which is why I can’t get it out of my head.

Premiere: Blanket Fort Shares Rubber Waves

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When we start looking out into the music world for music to share, we typically take pause and try to share things which might be considered a little left of center or unique. One such piece of music that has caught my attention is this new single called “Rubber Waves” from Charlotte based artist Blanket Fort. As you listen, prepare for a sonic journey of sorts, which starts with a really slick bass groove and then twists and turns slowly into a little quirky and noise rock jam. Each listen is sure to reveal something new.

Blanket Fort will release new album Rejoice! on March 10th via Friend Club Records. Pre-orders are live now.

 

Cor de Lux Share Rumors Single

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Keep your eyes on the goings-on in North Carolina, where you’ll find the solid work from folks like Cor de Lux. They’ve got a new album coming out on February 10th, and they continue to blend all sorts of elements that tend to leave you in this sort of mesmerized state. Ambient noise trickles in, setting the scene for what’s to come; then distorted riffs come in, accented by an angular note ringing out from behind, with the drums anxious to join in by playing on the cymbals with a slight thud. Soon the angular guitars take hold, creating this sort of droning post-rock world, which is where we meet the dual vocal personalities that play into the track. The male vocals are heavy, matching the musical mood, while the female vocal seems to operate as a counterpoint, all of which comes to a head for this beautifully moving moment at 2:45 where there’s a more angelic moment billowing through your speakers. More shifts come into play as the song draws to a close, but who am I to give all that away. If you’re willing to spend time with new music, this is the place to start; Media is out in just a few weeks!

Whoop Share New Single, Smile

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Whoop is a relatively new act out of North Carolina, formed by singer Fal and friends, offering up a mixture of light-hearted pop rock that’s certain to charm us all on this early Friday morning. Of course, we’d be remiss if we didn’t immediately point you towards Fal’s voice; she has this youthful vibrancy that seems both playful and confident, bending syllables to her will. The band work hard to create these riffs that border on jangling guitar rock, giving the song the edge needed to serve as the vessel for the vocals. It’s a fun little ditty to get you going, and if you’re super into it, the band release Whoop! on November 19th via Porcelain Records.

Enjoy This New Strange Halos Track

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As the clock continues to tick and the weekend relief draws ever near, take a second to enjoy this new song called “Mistakes Were Made” from Asheville based band Strange Halos. Personally I think it should be the perfect song to match this dreary weather and foggy feeling. To me it sort of sounds like the psych-pop vie of a band like Portugal. The Man but with these super catchy and infectious elements of folk music. The blending of genres seems to work perfectly together and I hope you do enjoy the track and a dry weekend. Party on.

Dark Post-Punk From Secret Shame

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Having posted mostly rock n roll songs over the last couple of weeks, I felt the need to post something a little different today. My new Asheville friends Secret Shame have offered up this banging new track called “Calm” to fulfill my left of center desires. It’s a darker, post-punk themed track with haunting vocals and a truly slamming bass line. To me it’s sort of like a darker version of Beach House or a more accessible version of Chelsea Wolfe.

This track appears on Secret Shame’s new LP Dark Synthetics due out on September 6th. Pre-order here.

Premiere: Intimate Track From Loamlands

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I am beyond pleased today to share with you a premiere of North Carolina based Loamlands new single “Soni Wolf Grandmother”. The track is a beautifully arranged, intimate, country tinged songwriter track sure to demand your attention in a subtle yet powerful way. Always vulnerable with her songwriting, lead singer Kym Register offers a personal take on her queer origin story and what life might have been like decades ago in a world with much less tolerance and acceptance. I’m sure you’ll agree, it’s powerful.

Loamlands will release new album Lez Dance on June 7th via Cruisin Records.

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