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King Husky Offers Running Single

November 22, 2024 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Our friends over in Norway have promised to keep us abreast of the best in power-pop, with the likes of I Was a King and the High Water Marks among our favorites (always and forever). Today, we’re jamming to King Hsky, which is the new recording project from Vidar Linda, known for his work in metal band Kvelertak, though the pop below is definitely a left turn. It’s marked by the feathered melodies, wrapped around the ornate ring of the guitars, with some charming backing vocals from Anne Frokedal (of IWaK); the snapping of the keys and drums in unison builds this vibrance too, pushing rays of sunshine through your speakers. Be on the lookout for a self-titled LP to drop next Spring via Hype City.

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Snooper Drop Running Video

July 10, 2023 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

As I ease back into consistent posting here, it only makes sense that I drop in with this brand new Snooper video. We’ve previously covered the group’s singles from their forthcoming LP, and while those pieces have been short and frantic, this new single allows for the band to build on their sound, expanding the sound as guitars feud and criss-cross, all while the rhythm section drives the listener forward. Their knack for tying in the artistic side to their sound also serves the band well here, with the video illustrating just how much attention they pay to every little detail. Super Snooper drops this Friday via Third Man Records.

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Rock with New Running Single

November 23, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Before I get too far carried away with the pop music today, I wanted to toss in this brand new single from Running…you know, just a twist of differentiation. The track opens up with a pretty frantic pace, using buzzsaw guitars and a pummeling rhythm section to really build the song’s energy. Eventually, they slow it down just a touch for the vocals to reach at your ears from an echo-y distance; there’s even a few shouts, which comes as no surprise as the band is set to release their new LP on Castle Face Records, the home of John Dwyer. Wake Up Applauding will be released on January 4th, offering something loud and boisterous to kick off the New Year.

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Noisy Number from Running

July 10, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

If you’ve got a record label run by Ty Segall, the chances are that you’re going to get some noisier elements in there, right? That’s precisely the case with the new 7″ offering that he’s putting out with Running. Here you’ll hear an opening that’s basically a screeching guitar line brooding over a darkened bass, while drums steadily pound away. Eventually, vocals break in with a demonic shout from what seems like a hollow metallic cavern. It’s an assault on your eardrums, especially when you arrive at the end where it breaks into what sounds like a disastrous emergency broadcast message. I dig it, and if you’re like me, you can grab the 7″ from God Records on July 22nd.

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Noisy Rocker from Running

August 1, 2013 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

You looking for something that’s gritty and abrasive? Well, you won’t have to go any further, as I’ve got this brand new track for you from Running. It’s a short track filled with several varying moments; there’s the methodical grinding of guitars and drums and there’s the furious barrage of noise that attacks your ears. Then before you know, discordant noise fades out into the background; the song is over. If you’re a fan of what’s coming out of your speakers, then keep your eyes peeled, as the band’s Vaguely Ethnic LP comes out next week via Castle Face Records.

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