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Frog Share Mixtape Liner Notes Var. VII

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Grog brought a lot of success and praise to New York outfit Frog, so how do you follow that up? Well, you release a record titled 1000 Variations on the Same Song, one of which you get to hear below. This one lives in a sort of folk-rock adjacent warehouse, like the makings of an early Modest Mouse demo, particularly as they use the banjo as dominant musical element here. But, the chorus it’s some super high notes, dropping in the range like some sort of mega pop star; it adds a layer that you’ve come to expect from Frog recordings, taking your expectations of indie rock and stretching them to wherever the wind will blow. Audio Antihero will drop the 1000 Variations… on February 14th.

MIEN Announce Evil People

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I love a good supergroup, especially when its made up acts we already love…and bonus points if it features Austin folks. So, here’s MIEN, which features members of Black Angels, Golden Dawn Arkestra, Elephant Stone and Earlies…all who’ve been regulars here, and now they’ve got a new album, Evil People. This new single is like a proto-psych; it’s filled with these pulsing notes and shattering guitar squalls, yet just as I thought the tune was pigeon-holed, they mix it up and move into different territory after the two minute mark, taking on a melodic moment to let the song breathe and open up. Looking forward to seeing where this album goes; MIIEN comes out on April 18th via Fuzz Club.

Jo Passed Drops Weekend

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It’s been quite some times since Jo Passed dropped any new music…and to be fair, the song today is one of, if not THE, first Jo Passed song. That said, the tune’s had its own journey, finally being reimagined after its initial creation in order to prep audiences for a fresh record on the way. Throughout, the jam walks a fine line between soft-spoken narrative and moody rocker; it’s that balance that sets up repeat listens as you get to ride the crests and falls of the tune as it blasts in all the right spots. Plus, there’s some fun musicianship that indicates we’re in for a real treat when that new album comes to light!

The Golden Dregs Prep Godspeed LP

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I’ve always been attracted to baritone vocals, and Benjamin Woods has long been offering up his deep tones for my enjoyment…and yours as well. His project, The Golden Dregs, are set to release a new record, and the first single has him hanging in a sort of middle ground between Western balladeer and dark lounge crooner. While the verses have his wonderful wordplay, it was the chorus that sold me; it’s not over the top, but there’s definitely a bold swell that I couldn’t pull myself away from, and I’m hoping you’re on the same page on your end…it gets even more special when the latter half layers the female vocal too. Godpseed will be released on April 25th via Joy of Life International.

Brand New Cross Record

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We’ve heard whispers of a new Cross Record album coming our way, as Emily shared some images that apparently are stills from the current video. This new single comes with the news of Crush Me, the newest album from the former Austinite’s project. There seem to be a lot of ups and downs in the finishing of the record, with major label interest coming then fading; accompaniment showed up, then disappeared, all of it leading to a sentiment of loss and confusion that surely bleeds through the notes on this album…though that clearly shouldn’t be a representation of the musical quality that we hear here; it’s the same striking work that has always kept the artist revered on our pages. Crush Me will be out on March 21st via Ba Da Bing Records.

Gus Baldwin and the Sketch Tell Us What the Freaks Say

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Up until now, we’ve been presented with Gus Baldwin and the Sketch terrorizing your speakers; they’ve brought frantic pop to the masses, hyperactively rushing through quick bursts of punk. But, on their brand new single, the band open the door to reveal the chewy pop middle of their punk lollipop. It’s a bold statement amidst a rocking run of tunes, and while they do touch into some power ballad moments, there’s still that bit of tenacity lurking through the song’s end. This will give us all a chance to take a breath when we crank the Sketch all the way to 10 (11 is too cliche); they’ll also be touring the Eastern US throughout April!

New Video from FACS

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In a world where immediacy seemingly comes off as the most impactful, I’ve been relishing acts like FACS of late, as they tend to offer glimpses of hooks and melody, while turning their backs on the instant gratification. Their latest single operates with these sliding guitar notes warping around snare and cymbal snaps; they soon embrace a bit of melody before opening up the spoken notes of the vocals. As the progress is made, the vocals do get a stab and blast of emphasis, then it all recedes to let the song embrace its warped guitar mingling, then break down into a stretch of creative noise, echoing with tension rather than building walls of sound. It’s a bit more of a pensive approach, and I’m definitely grateful for the core thought process in the craft; look for Wish Defense on February 7th via Trouble in Mind Records.

Circling Back on SKLOSS

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Amidst the hubbub of last week, I neglected to highlight this new single from Austin’s SKLOSS. The brooding nature and slow build are one of the core elements of their new LP that makes their debut LP so gratifying; if you’re wont for immediacy and easy hooks, skip on my friends. Karen’s vocals provide this ghostly echo, all the while she’s pummeling the kit. Sandy’s on fire for his part, letting those riffs flow with this natural doom sentiment that crashes in waves against the speakers. I mean, watch the video and you’ll see how emphatic noise can wake the elderly! Their debut, The Pattern Speaks, hits on March 7th via Fuzz Club.

Accessory Share Single Announce Tour

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As you probably know, we’re the definitive fans of Dehd over here at ATH, so you’d be surprised that I am late on the new tune from Jason’s solo project, Accessory. This single is a far cry from Dehd, thus why it’s craft is so intoxicating, seeing how far he stretches himself sonically. I can hear similarities to acts like Panda Bear, at least in the construction, but I also here remnants of various Spiritualized albums in this, not to mention some of the drifting slo-core albums that are upstairs on my record shelves. All this joy comes with the announcement of a brief NorthEast tour kicking off at the end of this week! Keep your eyes out; he’s coming your way!

The Men Drop PO Box 96

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I’ll admit, as much as we loved Open Your Heart and the early works of the Men, I sometimes need a reminder of how rad their entire catalog is, like when they drop a new ripper right into my lap. This new single is an immediate screamer, kind of barreling down the highway with this bravado and attitude that’s reminiscent of New York Dolls, only amped up with a bit of anger and spite. Maybe they’re angry at me forgetting how fucking rad they can be? I’m not sure, but I do know that Buyer Beware is definitely on my list of anticipated records for this February; it drops on the 28th via Fuzz Club.

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