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Jad Fair and Samuel Locke Ward Announce Pure Candy

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For all the trends and all the subreddits, it’s always gratifying to know that there are artists like Jad Fair and Samuel Locke Ward who seem to revel in the simplicity of the songwriting milieu. Today we come to you with news that the two will join forces for Pure Candy, their third collaborative LP. Our first sneak peek is a recipe of sorts; it’s a concoction for the perfect person, seemingly, all of it worked over sliding guitar licks and bubbling bass grooves. There’s this little tonal shift that occurs after each verse, hitting right after the words momentarily cease; it’s dug itself right into my ear canals and I’m hoping its made itself a home. Claus Frohlich created the video using some of Jad Fair’s drawings, continuing the uniqueness of the project. Pure Candy will be out on March 7th via Shrimper and Stationary Heart!

Last Week’s Jams (1.27 – 1.31)

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Well, the year’s fully in swing, as evidenced by the ridiculous amount of music we got to listen to, though we only managed to write about a mere 25+ tracks and albums. I’ll cop to the fact that the end of the week was the highlight, hitting with a new Lone Striker single on the same day we got The Laughing Chimes album out there. Buffet Lunch continued to flex their musicianship, while the Rishis offered a brand single from their next LP. New Tunde Adebimpe and La Securite had us on the trends, but in the end, I was just glad to hear new stuff from our friends in Seasonal Falls. What will be your favorite jam of last week?

Lone Striker Drops Blip One

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We here at ATH are huge believers in Tom Brown; he’s been a joy to cover as part of Teenage Tom Petties and Rural France, but his Lone Striker works is gifting us a glimmer of a different side of Tom. On his latest single, the track and its accompany video all encompass a walkabout; the soft snare touches provide a marching beat, albeit one that work’s at a glacial pace. But, like all things Brown, there are some finite little charms he sprinkles into his work; I’m in love with the sort of ghostly vocal sample that haunts this number. That overlapping vocal approach throughout doesn’t hurt one bit either, setting up the strings to hit you right in the heart. His self-titled album will be out on March 14th via Safe Suburban Home.

Y Is Nature Release Video for The Fool

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Woke up in search of finding something that was airy and drifting, which is where I hit this Y Is Nature track. The Norwegian project is focused on crafting spy pop, dealing with themes of suspicion and secrecy, which is clearly apparent in the vocal work on this new track. I loved the subtleties of this number, moving from a predominantly vocal performance to a late night chill pop piece, lightly bouncing upon the beat and groove. The careful craft leaves plenty of space for Tuva Svensden Hesmyr’s voice, and she owns the core of this song; she also is the character in its film. Look for Evasion, the new album, to drop this March!

They Owe Us Share All on Red

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Over the last several months, They Owe Us has been cranking out the singles from over in Sweden, and we’ve got a great new ditty for you to try on. Songwriter Kristoffer has been working in studios for years, but says a sort of recent moment of clarity led to some changes in his approach, and you can hear that paying dividends on this track. There’s an immediacy from the moment the guitars ring out upon pressing play; the track borders on an almost jangling routine, but then opens into this brooding warmth. As the chorus comes there’s a muted punch that pushes the tune into a bolder period, taking the softness into a more direct push. Give it a go.

e4444e Offer Liberation

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Wherever you find yourself today, you’ll want the hope that “Liberation” brings you. e4444e builds this atop a sampled beat and a continuous strum, creating this continuous March forward. From there, the ability to move in and out of lofty vocal notes has the song sort of cresting on wings, soaring through your speakers with this brightness that will fill your room (and heart) with a bit of warmth. This song offers you a moment to reflect, then break the chains of whatever seems to be in your way, carrying you off into a better space. This track appears on Authentic Natural Tradition, which hits on May 31st via Dinosaur City.

Buffet Lunch Prepare Perfect Hit LP

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Amidst the shittiness of the world, we’re greeted with a bit of solace today, with Scottish outfit Buffet Lunch announcing their newest LP, Perfect Hit. They too, are in a mellowed mood, as you’ll notice by color symbolism in the track’s title, though that creates this sort of playful indifference, displaying a group locked into one another whilst vibing out. It takes nearly 2 minutes for the group to work their way out of a jam session, turning the track into this sort of whistling bit of brilliant art pop, all hanging to the cliffs of bounciness. In a way, it sort of feels like a modern take on Park Life, and I’m totally thirsty to hear the whole of the LP; it drops on April 4th via Upset the Rhythm.

Avery Friedman Announces Debut LP

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I’ll cop to the fact that it took me a minute to catch onto this Avery Friedman tune; it trickles in carefully, with a faint heartbeat and ethereal vocals entering from behind. When the vocals came in, I was intrigued, and a few seconds later, the song completely connects, adding in a bit of drum work as things unfold. In and of itself, you’d be clear to say, “sure, but I’ve heard it before,” and perhaps that’s fair. But, at the 1:38 mark, there’s this beautiful feedback buzz coursing through, and then the bottom falls out, hurtling you into this beautiful dreamland of pop magnificence. It’s a reminder that the best things come to those who wait, and if you wait until April 18th, you can grab New Thing from Friedman’s label Audio Antihero.

Johnny Maraca and the Marockers Announce Little Heart

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While I often find myself swept away with fads, I love going back to good old fashioned rock n’ roll to get my day started, which is why I’m grateful this Johnny Maraca & The Marockers tune dropped today. The group’s not necessarily pushing new boundaries, instead they choose to revel in classic nostalgia; they’re sound takes a punk ethos and applies it to the OG rock style. Johnny, for his part, carries that bravado and bite that fascinates teens and makes old fogies like me boogie in their seats. It doesn’t hurt that there’s a big allegiance to Johnny Thunders either. Look for the group to release Little Heart via K Records on April 25th.

La Securite Return with Ketchup/Detour

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Just a few years ago, Montreal’s La Securite dropped Stay Safe, offering up this frantic bit of new wave post-punk that I absolutely adored. They just came out of nowhere yesterday and dropped these rad little tunes right in my lap, and I’m cranking them as loud as I can in my room today. That pulsing groove from “Ketchup” is enough to get me gliding across the floor, shimmying and shaking about; it’s matched with this ridiculously cool growl on the vocal side too. “Detour” locks in a different groove, pulling from the likes of Pylon and ESG to craft a dancefloor-ready angular boogie. Just turn it up already.

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